September 29, 2016
A House Fire Brings Out the Best in the Community
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Our Tisha B’Av Story
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September 1, 2016
The Results Are In
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Jewish Community Study Assesses Needs for Health and Social Services
May 1, 2016
Power Couple, Named JCRC Activist Awardees
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
The very definition of activists, in their 38 years of marriage, the Giles have been true partners – champions of health, education and charitable causes – serving as leaders and community-builders with the Jewish Federation, a focal point of much of their work on both the local and national levels.
February 29, 2016
Nurse Nancy Schneider: Hospice Hero
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Here’s a story of an incredible journey, a loving family and a nurse on a mission far beyond the call of the most vigilant of hospice caregivers.
February 29, 2016
Finding Mindfulness
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Mindfulness. Think it’s a trendy term? Think again. Being “mindful” – in an active state of open attention to the present – can actually change the chemistry of your brain.
February 29, 2016
Super Survey: Let’s Take a Poll
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
With the goal to take the pulse of the Jewish community and plan for its health and welfare needs, The Jewish Fund has partnered with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit to launch a comprehensive study to be conducted now through March 9.
January 4, 2016
Mind University
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
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.
December 23, 2015
From Russia with Love
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Yuliya Gaydayenko, 45, Senior Director of Older Adult Services at Jewish Family Service; Master of Linguistics and Social Work; previously an English tutor, Refugee Resettlement Coordinator, Day Camp Director and Executive Director at the Jewish Community Services in Flint; recipient of the 2015 Mandell L. & Madeleine H. Berman Award for extraordinary professional service to the Jewish community.
November 30, 2015
Can a Loan Save a Life?
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Put dollars and sense together with a particularly Jewish Detroit sensibility and you have the oldest of the Jewish Federation’s 17 local partner agencies, Hebrew Free Loan (HFL).