Lisa Lis

Every Friday a Challah Day

Meet Lisa Mark Lis, social activist, philanthropist, community builder, president of Federation’s Women’s Department, networker ready to meet, greet, tweet and wish the world a Shabbat Shalom.

Marty Maddin

Coach on Top of His Game

Meet Marty Maddin, 35, entrepreneur, executive coach at peak performance, president of Federation’s NEXTGen, avid volunteer, emerging leader of a new Detroit, all-star dad and still a Tigers fan.

Back to the Garden

A visit to a grassroots project of the Downtown Synagogue with Blair Nosan and Chava Knox.

Lawyers in Exile

Lawyers in Exile

If you are a lawyer working “outside the law,” you are in good company. Ex-lawyers are legion, and excelling in every field. Here we mention just a few.

Kate Bush

Living, Working and Playing in the D

Meet Kate Bush, 30, an Innovative Digital Project Manager and local hero. Born and raised in Detroit, Kate has lived in Montreal, Sydney, and Lucknow, India—but prefers to call Detroit home.

A man standing behind a sitting woman places his hand on her shoulder, an unwelcome attention that can be avoided.

From Macho to Mensch

Gender violence is not just a woman’s issue. Let’s talk about it.

Brandon Pomish

Thinking Outside the Cube

Meet Brandon Pomish, 29, Business Development at PCI One Source Contracting, Community Builder, Jewish Detroit Power Source