Long established as the “summer home” and family extension to nearly 1,200 children and teens each year, Tamarack Camps continues to redefine the meaning of inclusion – for the benefit of all.
Why go to Israel? Ask anyone who has been to Israel on a mission, a Birthright trip or a fact-finding exchange organized by the Detroit Federation. Most will tell you that their experience was eye-opening, inspiring – even life-changing.
Ok, you’ve nailed the resumé. That cover letter got you through the door. Now what do you do to seal the deal with a great interview? Federation asked the experts.
While still actively involved in running Rear Ends, their premium jeans and apparel shop, Elaine and Mark Blumenfeld have handed the reins over to daughter, Ariana, 31, for more of the creative control and retail operations.
Meet Shimon Gal Levy, 30, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Naval Captain and Harvard grad with a Master’s in Public Policy. Self-starter, team builder, entrepreneur and connoisseur of Detroit Happy Hours. Currently on tour of duty in service to the community as Federation’s Senior Strategic Advisor and a Principal “ingredient” of Detroit’s venture group, Secret Sauce Capital.
If you have yet to discover the joys of Jewish parenthood on the national website Kveller, you will. With the first questions that pop into your mind on those sleep-deprived nights with your new baby, you might find yourself clicking on Kveller for a little humor, a little advice and some assurance that you’re not alone.
2016 marks the 25th anniversary of the Jewish Community Archives, whose holdings now surpass two million documents, 25,000 photographs, and 100 oral history interviews.The celebration includes a “pop-up” exhibit, called Creating a Jewish Community, which kicks off in January and will run throughout 2016, hitting more than thirty locations around Metro Detroit.
Ever wonder how your brain actually thinks? Have you any idea what goes on in your head every split second of your life? Here in no particular order are ten surprising facts about the most important organ in your body. See what you think.
Ready to put your brain power to the test? Welcome to Mind Aerobics – a breakthrough, science-based cognitive fitness program recently launched by Jewish Family Service (JFS) in partnership with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) to help older adults maintain and even improve cognitive function.
Billed as “the ride of a lifetime,” the Israel Ride delivers as promised. According to Andrea (Andy) Roisman, a veteran traveler to Israel and the sole Detroit rider on the 7-day cycling tour this past October, pedaling 250 miles through the desert from Jerusalem to Eilat was a transformative Israel experience.
