It must be besherit (meant to be). The close circles of friends that have brought Eviatar Baksis and Liraz Cohen back to Michigan are far too numerous to be coincidence.
The event was a first – organized primarily for Jewish college students on the cusp of graduation, making those first critical choices – to stay in Michigan – to come to Detroit – or to chose otherwise in pursuit of opportunities elsewhere.
If bike lanes, food trucks, pop-up retailers, hipster coffee houses and designer watches made in Detroit are an indication of the vitality of people living, working and moving back to the city, then take heart.
It’s a seductive mix, alright. Where urban chic meets Detroit chutzpah.
They’ve been “Fellows” for nearly a year, and more than likely they’ve become Detroit’s friends for life.
Mary Kramer from Crain’s Detroit with Faye Alexander Nelson, Cindy Pasky, Laura J. Trudeau and Jackie Victor
On a Detroit Community Birthright trip, Jordan Barpal finds his place in Israel.
Meet Kelli Saperstein, age 34. Wealth advisor. Community builder. U. of M. alumna; Board Member – Federation’s NEXTGen, Women’s Philanthropy and Jewish Family Service; JDC Mission Leader; Fast runner, going the distance.
Ever wonder where bagels come from?
Teens discover meaningful volunteer opportunities in niche program planting seeds of friendship beyond the burbs.
