Meet Eviatar Baksis, 28, and Liraz Cohen, 27, Israeli emissaries to Hillel and sweethearts winning hearts in Jewish Detroit. Hillel Fellows building community on campus. Partners with Federation, doing Israel proud.
Israel has been her classroom, her field of work . . . her destination where life has taken her.
Better than Jdate. For every Birthright bus on the road, there’s bound to be romance in the air.
Velvet Peanut Butter. For generations, it was a household staple, an iconic brand among Detroit-made favorites.
Beyond our immediate sphere of influence and interest in Jewish Detroit, what does it mean when we say we are a global Jewish community?
It’s no secret. Israeli school children are raucous—or joyous—depending on one’s interpretation of loud, unruly behavior in class.
It was the worst of times that brought out the best of Jewish Detroit, especially among those ready to stand and be counted in solidarity.
Meet Sherri Ketai, Israel Camper “Mom,” Jewish Detroit ambassador of goodwill, passionate and compassionate community builder, incoming Federation campaign co-chair, city booster at the center of the D.
Modeled after Taglit-Birthright Israel, the concept was born of a bold vision: to bring Israel home and inspire Jewish continuity in every day family life.
Meet Dr. Richard and Sally Krugel, celebrating 50 years of marriage. Lifelong activists, partners in extraordinary community service. Frequent fliers to Israel. Gracious hosts to new Detroiters. Joyous grandparents of six.
