Eugene and Marcia Applebaum

Reflections of a Grateful Community

Federation’s 2013 Fred M. Butzel Award honoree is recognized for his extraordinary leadership and generosity.

Stories from the Archives

Photos in the Archives

They are our strength, our inspiration, our moms. In tribute to Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12), we look back (and forward) in celebration of Federation Women.

JSL

To Life! L’Chaim

Last year, the Jewish communal agencies that serve older adults launched a collaborative effort to serve older adults efficiently and easily.

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.

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.

From the Archives, December 2012

Scenes from the Archives

Clothes change. Hairstyles change. Families grow. The community builds. Happily, Chanukah stays Chanukah.

From the Archives

Scenes from the Archives

In the month of November we celebrate the blessings of family and community. So many reasons to give our thanks.

Scenes from the Archives

Following the Days of Awe comes Sukkot, a colorful and joyous celebration, one of the longest festivals of the Jewish calendar.

From the Archives

Scenes from the Archives

Established in 1991, the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives documents the rich and varied history of Jewish Detroit

Honey Cake

Fast Break

May it be a good year. May it be a sweet new year. May you be inscribed in the Book of Life. These are the traditional blessings of Rosh Hashanah.