Back to School, Breaking Ground

It’s a great time to be at Akiva. For students, teachers, parents, alike, the upcoming year promises to be transformational on every level.

Rise of the JE-dI

Rise of the “JEd-I”

What does it mean to support 21st Century Jewish education today? To address the question, Jewish Federation has established a new funding and allocation structure – called “JEd-I” (Jewish Education and Identity).

Harriet Berg

Dancing in Detroit

For as far back as most Detroiters can recall learning their first dance steps at Wayne State, the JCC or Camp Tamarack, Harriet Berg has been a beloved teacher.

The Wisdom of Women in Law

The Wisdom of Women in Law

Women in law know it’s a dance – a constant effort to find the balance between power and grace in a competitive, often relentless work environment. Gathering strength in numbers, the Jewish Bar Association of Michigan offers a forum to discuss the issues and explore strategies for success.

Rachel Klegon

Rachel Klegon: On Green Living Science

Some call it the Ghetto Louvre of Detroit. Reclaimed from an illegal dumping ground behind the former Lincoln plant on the edge of Midtown, the Lincoln Street Art and Sculpture Park is a must-see today. Make a vow to visit.

Jo Pittman

Fiddler in the House

What started as a Mitzvah Project is now a little “concert circuit,” for a young violist playing for the residents of the Prentis Jewish Apartments in Oak Park and at Trowbridge in Southfield.

Gold Star Teachers

Gold Star Teachers

Meet Akiva’s Award Winning Teachers, Anna Greenfield and Sharon Ozrovitz

Noah Resnick

In Conversation with Noah Resnick

Multi-talented in both architecture and academia, Noah Resnick has found a niche in urban design.

Alternatives for Girls

Alternatives for Girls

A safe home, a support system, a family, Alternatives For Girls (AFG) is a Detroit-based nonprofit serving homeless and high-risk girls and young women.