Their journeys have taken them far and wide. When asked where they started – what inspired them to become rabbis – each shares a story of profound self-discovery. From Jewish youth groups to summer camps, college Hillel activities, residencies in Israel, song leader workshops – and on to rabbinic schools and first pulpits, they have brought us their spark.
“I can teach anyone to weave.” And so begins a brief tutorial with Michael Daitch, master weaver, Judaic artist and educator.
Meet Akiva’s Award Winning Teachers, Anna Greenfield and Sharon Ozrovitz
Multi-talented in both architecture and academia, Noah Resnick has found a niche in urban design.
Students at Temple Emanu-El are now learning to reap the benefits of recycling.
Consider a trip to Whitwell, home of the Children’s Holocaust Museum.
Meet Leor Barak, 34, Detroit real estate attorney and business consultant. West Village homeowner. President of the Downtown Synagogue. Musician, songwriter, leader of the band, 7Layers. New owner of a pizza shop on Jefferson.
Jewish Detroit has a long history of mobility, and Jews have lived in the five Grosse Pointes for almost a century.
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.
What does it mean to keep kosher? Beyond chicken soup for the soul, is there a more Jewish way to eat?
