2013 Melton Award

Quest for the Best

Who are the Chosen People? What is kosher? What is the meaning of a Bar Mitzvah? Why pray? Answers found at the Melton School.

From the Archives

Scenes from the Archives

Jewish Detroit’s strength in numbers goes to Israel in more missions per year than any other Federation community in America.

Bookstock

Bookstock is Back

A visit to the Earheart Elementary/Middle School with devoted volunteer librarian, Mary Grimes

Do it for Detroit

Do it for Detroit

A community pitch for micro-grants to volunteer-based social impact projects. Grants awarded by audience participation.

Daniel Gross

Detroit Believer

Meet Hazzan Daniel Gross, Age 36, Lyrical, Liturgical Baritone. Pianist, Composer, Spiritual Leader. Rare Talent. Followed His Calling To Detroit, Found A Perfect Match at Adat Shalom Synagogue

From the Archives

Scenes from the Archives

A look at Jewish Senior Life in photos through the ages.

Pass the Matzah, please

Pass the Matzah, Please

Pass over the matzah? Heaven forbid. Hardly the bread of affliction. As we know from family recipes, matzah makes the Passover meal.

Letters from Israel

Letters from Israel

Encouraging “letter-perfect” Hebrew at Hillel, Rivka Schuchman encourages a 6th grade pen pal exchange.

Witness Theater

We Are Here: Witness Theater

A one-time performance, conceived in a workshop where Holocaust survivors and teens share their stories.