May 1, 2013
Photos in the Archives
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
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.
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Celebrations
May 1, 2013
To Life! L’Chaim
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Last year, the Jewish communal agencies that serve older adults launched a collaborative effort to serve older adults efficiently and easily.
May 1, 2013
Quest for the Best
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Who are the Chosen People? What is kosher? What is the meaning of a Bar Mitzvah? Why pray? Answers found at the Melton School.
March 1, 2013
Pass the Matzah, Please
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Pass over the matzah? Heaven forbid. Hardly the bread of affliction. As we know from family recipes, matzah makes the Passover meal.
December 1, 2012
Scenes from the Archives
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Clothes change. Hairstyles change. Families grow. The community builds. Happily, Chanukah stays Chanukah.
November 1, 2012
Scenes from the Archives
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
In the month of November we celebrate the blessings of family and community. So many reasons to give our thanks.
October 1, 2012
Scenes from the Archives
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Following the Days of Awe comes Sukkot, a colorful and joyous celebration, one of the longest festivals of the Jewish calendar.
September 1, 2012
Scenes from the Archives
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Established in 1991, the Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives documents the rich and varied history of Jewish Detroit
September 1, 2012
Fast Break
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
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.
May 23, 2012
What It Means to Be a Social Activist
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Who better to ask about social activism, than Michelle Passion, JCRC’s 2012Activist of the Year?