A mission for Gen Xers? Geared for first-time visitors to Israel? Why not! Launched in January 2020 – with the generous support of longtime community leaders, Andi and Larry Wolfe – Federation’s inaugural Gen X Mission brought 33 first timers to tour, discover and experience all that Israel has to offer through the lens of Jewish Detroit’s vibrant connections there.
Meet Federation’s Longest-Standing Annual Campaign Donor, 75 Years and Counting
So far, so good . . . Michigan winters and Detroit drivers haven’t bothered Tomer Moked, not a bit. “Driving in Michigan is a little like driving in Israel,” he says, “Everyone is in a rush, but they know where they want to go.” Moving from Israel to Michigan into the heart of the Detroit Jewish community, Tomer maintains that he’s found “a dream come true” in his new position as Federation’s Director of NEXTGen Detroit.
The Miracle of JScreen, an Important Step in Family Planning
A lifelong Detroiter, an attorney with 25 years in real estate development and management, and board member of the American Joint Distribution Committee, Jewish Senior Life, Kadima, The Jewish Fund, BBYO, Yad Ezra, Forgotten Harvest, Tamarack Camps, United Jewish Foundation, Project Healthy Community, Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Spare time? Matt manages to find it.
We Need to Talk . . . About Suicide and Family Life After the Loss of a Loved One
An advocate for kids, an ambassador for reducing the stigma still associated with mental illness . . . that’s how Lilly Jacobson sees her role in the community these days. And her days are full.
A brilliant Detroit-based social enterprise, founded by Michelle Smart, empowers women returning home from prison.
Amidst the flurry of congratulatory calls and casual drop-by visitors to his office, it’s clear everyone still wants a moment of Scott Kaufman’s time. Those who have come to know him best — those who have been energized, motivated and inspired by his friendship, partnership and leadership — certainly will miss him as he steps away from his day-to-day role as Federation’s CEO.
Building cohorts of Jewish learners and leaders, Shalom Hartman Institute adds Jewish Detroit as home base for new Midwest Region
