June 1, 2015
Trendsetter
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Rachel Schostak, 28. “FashionTech” pro. Blogger. CEO & Founder of Styleshack, changing the way local shops connect with customers online. Bizdom grad building a digital brand.
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Profiles
May 1, 2015
A Perfect Match
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Doctors Esther and Rich Zekman; married 15 years, parents of three; always on call: Rich in Oncology; Esther in OB-GYN; a power team, working hard, playing hard, loving life in the D.
April 1, 2015
Masters of Diplomacy
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Eviatar Baksis, 28, and Liraz Cohen, 27, Israeli emissaries to Hillel and sweethearts winning hearts in Jewish Detroit. Hillel Fellows building community on campus. Partners with Federation, doing Israel proud.
March 1, 2015
Change Agent
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Eric Adelman, 37, Executive Director (and big booster) of Kadima; Former Director, BBYO Michigan Region; Favors challenges and a little heat in the kitchen; Makes a fine chicken soup.
February 1, 2015
High Tech, High Touch Exec
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Shaindle Braunstein, 41, Chief Administrative Officer and (former) Project Chessed Director at Jewish Family Service; past Director of Hermelin ORT Resource Center; highly caffeinated mom of four.
January 1, 2015
Proud West Villager
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Leor Barak, 34, Detroit real estate attorney and business consultant. West Village homeowner. President of the Downtown Synagogue. Musician, songwriter, leader of the band, 7Layers. New owner of a pizza shop on Jefferson.
November 1, 2014
Wonderkid
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Connor Tukel, 17, academic whiz and biz-minded senior at Frankel Jewish Academy. Naturally caffeinated web designer and refreshingly cool guy running Detroit-based 313 Energy drink company with a charitable spin.
October 1, 2014
Career Volunteer
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Sherri Ketai, Israel Camper “Mom,” Jewish Detroit ambassador of goodwill, passionate and compassionate community builder, incoming Federation campaign co-chair, city booster at the center of the D.
September 1, 2014
Honored Community Leaders
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Dr. Richard and Sally Krugel, celebrating 50 years of marriage. Lifelong activists, partners in extraordinary community service. Frequent fliers to Israel. Gracious hosts to new Detroiters. Joyous grandparents of six.
August 1, 2014
Soul Mates
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Rabbi Dan and Miriam Horwitz, newlyweds, still “putting the honey on the challah.” Musical, theatrical, playful and soulful mates, planting roots and building a life, a family and community together in metro Detroit.