October 30, 2015
Lost and Found! A Genealogy Treasure Hunt
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Genealogy enthusiasts rejoice! The Irwin I. Cohn Michigan Jewish Cemetery Index is back online and a great resource for long lost records.
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Our Community
October 30, 2015
Keeping It Together
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
From Johannesburg, where it all began, to Dublin, Paris, Buenos Aires, Hong Kong, San Francisco, and everywhere in between, Detroit was one of hundreds of communities from countries all over the world to host a Great Big Challah Bake as part of The Shabbos Project.
October 30, 2015
We Are Thankful For…
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Mac ‘n’ Cheese, PJ Library and Whimsical Children’s Author Todd Parr
October 30, 2015
It’s Your Torah to Explore
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
In the beginning there was the idea, and then came the panels and two-by-fours, paintings, fabrics and toys, bright and colorful displays of all kinds to build excitement and lo and behold, there was an exhibit. Starting Sunday, October 18, 2015, “It’s Your Torah to Explore.”
October 15, 2015
A Tale of Two Leonards
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Boyhood friends back in the 60s, Leonard Malach and Leonard Slipson lived across the street from one another on a quiet block of Stansbury in the 8 Mile and Schaeffer area of Detroit. They lost touch, until three years ago, the reconnected through JVS.
September 30, 2015
Play Ball!
Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit
What is it about baseball, the American pastime, where Jewish players, even in their scarcity, have managed to play a major league role? For answers to that central question and for love the game, visit the Matthews Sports Exhibit at the JCC in West Bloomfield.
September 30, 2015
“Let’s Send More Kids to Israel”
Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit
With the goal to send more teens to Israel, Federation, congregations and Tamarack Camps are now working in partnership to launch Teen Mission 2016.
September 30, 2015
Master Weaver: At Home on the Loom
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
“I can teach anyone to weave.” And so begins a brief tutorial with Michael Daitch, master weaver, Judaic artist and educator.
September 1, 2015
Detroit’s Z Lot
Frank Lepkowski
Find your spot. Take a spin around a photo essay showcasing “The Z” lot, featuring 30-some Jewish Detroiters making their mark in the D.
September 1, 2015
Your Life, Your Legacy
Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit
According to Jewish tradition, the responsibilities (and joy) of teaching and guiding your children only grow with age, wisdom and experience.