Hot Spots in the D

Hot Spots in the D

Welcome to the first in a series of virtual tours in town to extend your reach in Jewish Detroit and beyond. Follow us each month as we explore another block – or two, or three – in the many directions where we’re moving, working, playing and enjoying life in Metro Detroit.

Tamarack Camps Special Needs

More than a Camp, Building a Community

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.

2015 Mission

Travels on a Federation Mission

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.

Lauren Kepes

How to Ace a Job Interview

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.

Rear Ends

Snapshot of Rear Ends: A Jeans Story

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.

Kveller with Mikki Frank and Lisa Soble Siegmann

Jewish Moms (and Dads) Online

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.

See What “Pops Up” in Jewish Detroit History

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.

Mind University

Mind University

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.