June 1, 2014
Good Fellows
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
They’ve been “Fellows” for nearly a year, and more than likely they’ve become Detroit’s friends for life.
Topic
Activists
June 1, 2014
What It Means to Be an Activist
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Activist is a loaded word, but I think it means to do more than simply sit on your fanny.
June 1, 2014
Humble Designer
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Treger Strasberg, 36, Californian turned Detroiter, social entrepreneur, fundraiser, change agent, co-founder and CEO of Humble Design, insomniac, fueled on optimism and caffeine
May 1, 2014
Teen Philanthropy
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
The Jewish Fund’s Teen Board initiative is a youth-led program where students are empowered as grantmakers.
December 19, 2013
PeerCorps Detroit Works
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Teens discover meaningful volunteer opportunities in niche program planting seeds of friendship beyond the burbs.
October 1, 2013
Wonder Woman
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Alyssa (Bracha) McMillan, 27, Detroit renaissance woman to watch: JCRC staffer, community activist, master of social work in progress, role model, mentor, journalist, artist, photographer, beautiful dreamer.
June 1, 2013
Federation’s Young Leaders
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Spotlight on Amy Shefman, David Kramer and Ilana Liss, recipients of Federation’s Young Leadership Awards.
June 1, 2013
Meet Max M. Fisher. Online.
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Fewer people have played a larger role in business, world politics and community service than Max M. Fisher. His story is now online.
June 1, 2013
To Be Young, Jewish and Green
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
A roundtable conversation at Detroit Farm and Garden with Rachel Klegon, Jeff Klein, Blair Nosan, Eitan Sussman.
June 1, 2013
Constant Gardener
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Patti Aaron, 55, avid gardener, deeply rooted in service to the community. Wholehearted social entrepreneur, JCRC’s Activist of the Year.