February 1, 2017
Honored Students: on the Path to Leadership
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Sophia Gawel and Asa Weinstein, Recipients of the 2016 David Hermelin Scholarship Award
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Awards
January 1, 2017
The Chosen
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Jewish Detroit’s web developer, Herb Hanson is named the recipient of the 2016 “Norm and Susie Pappas Award for Innovative Ideas” that enhance the work of Federation.
September 1, 2016
Living the Legacy
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
She grew up on Velvet peanut butter and Krun-Chee potato chips – her father’s industry and inspiration. Daughter of Velvet Peanut Butter Company founder, Paul Zuckerman, Linda Z. Klein proudly maintains the Z in her name — her signature signifying her family legacy and her longtime role as a community leader, fundraiser and philanthropist.
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 22, 2016
Oscars-Shmoscars
Frank Lepkowski
Judy Goldsmith is calling it like she sees it this award season and giving us her picks for the best movies of 2015.
July 1, 2015
Gold Star Teachers
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Akiva’s Award Winning Teachers, Anna Greenfield and Sharon Ozrovitz
June 1, 2015
Lifelong Learner
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Avid student of history, Irene Schumer, graduates from the Melton course with daughter, Sharon Schwartz.
May 1, 2015
Activist of the Year (and Forever)
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Honored for her can-do, must-do spirit, Marcy Feldman is named the recipient of JCRC’s 2015 Activist Award.
January 1, 2015
JFS and JVS Honored
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
JFS and JVS were listed among the four finalists in Crain’s Detroit “Best Managed Non-Profit Competition” for 2014.
October 1, 2014
Ellen Maiseloff: Truly a Special Educator
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
A passionate and compassionate educator, Ellen Maiseloff likes solving puzzles. Even as a student teacher, she chose the path that would challenge her beyond the standard curriculum — to work with children with learning disabilities.