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Community Leaders

Ilana and Zachary Liss
June 1, 2019

“We’re a Team”
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

They finish each other’s sentences. They describe their life as Perfect. Chaos. Typical. Jewish. Blessed. Two busy professionals, never too busy for their leading roles as parents and Jewish community volunteers. This is Ilana Liss, Managing Director at Schechter Wealth . . . and Zachary Liss, MD, Pediatric Urologist, Michigan Institute of Urology . . . a NEXTGen Detroit couple, committed to building community and leading by example.

Chandler
November 29, 2018

Interfaithful Couple
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

She loves Christmas for its festivity. He loves Yom Kippur for its solemnity. He’s Catholic married to a Jew. She’s a Democrat married to a Republican. Conservative. Liberal. Activist. Zionist. Harvard-Grad/ Attorney. Exec. V.P/ Biz Owner. Multi-Cultural. Intermarried. Parents, first and foremost, preparing their children for a complex world.

Nancy Grosfeld
October 15, 2015

Honored Community Builder
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Meet Nancy Grosfeld, past President of Federation, current Chair of the Centennial Fund to secure Jewish Detroit’s future; recipient of Federation’s foremost honor, the 2015 Fred M. Butzel Award in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the health, education and well-being of the community through volunteer leadership and philanthropy.

September 1, 2015

Detroit’s Z Lot
Frank Lepkowski

Find your spot. Take a spin around a photo essay showcasing “The Z” lot, featuring 30-some Jewish Detroiters making their mark in the D.

Esther and Richard Zekman
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.

Marcy Feldman
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.

Eric Adelman
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.

Shaindle Braunstein
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.

Velvet Peanut Butter
December 1, 2014

Fresh. Pure. Delicious.
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Velvet Peanut Butter. For generations, it was a household staple, an iconic brand among Detroit-made favorites.