Detroit’s Z Lot

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.

Harriet Berg

Dancing in Detroit

For as far back as most Detroiters can recall learning their first dance steps at Wayne State, the JCC or Camp Tamarack, Harriet Berg has been a beloved teacher.

Renee Erlich

Executive Coach

Meet Renee Erlich, Co-Founder Star Trax and pulse220; Exec Coach, President, Founder, Prosperi Leadership Coaching; Board Member, Jewish Federation. Most inspired roles: Mom of three, wife and partner in life to Craig.

Jordan and Lauren Acker

NEXTGen Detroiters to Watch

Meet Lauren and Jordan Acker, married 3 years, now a jFamily with baby Jenna on board. U of M alumni, proud to be Detroiters, building careers in education, law and community service.

Rachel Klegon

Rachel Klegon: On Green Living Science

Some call it the Ghetto Louvre of Detroit. Reclaimed from an illegal dumping ground behind the former Lincoln plant on the edge of Midtown, the Lincoln Street Art and Sculpture Park is a must-see today. Make a vow to visit.

Rachel Schostak

Trendsetter

Meet Rachel Schostak, 28. “FashionTech” pro. Blogger. CEO & Founder of Styleshack, changing the way local shops connect with customers online. Bizdom grad building a digital brand.  

The Jewish Fund Teen Board

The Jewish Fund Teen Board

Imagine creating a whole new take on giving back to the community. Suppose someone gave you $50,000 and said, “Take this money and use it to make our community a better place.” What would YOU do?

Esther and Richard Zekman

A Perfect Match

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

Activist of the Year (and Forever)

Honored for her can-do, must-do spirit, Marcy Feldman is named the recipient of JCRC’s 2015 Activist Award.