October 1, 2013
The New B’nai B’rith
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
BBYO’s new “signature program” introduces new source of support for college students and their parents
Topic
Education
September 1, 2013
Learning for Two
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Federation launches Foundations of Jewish Family Living, a new curriculum for parents
August 1, 2013
jbabydetroit!
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Call it the ultimate NEXTGen startup. A new program conceived as a means to bring young families into the fold of Jewish life in the community.
May 1, 2013
A Melton Teacher Reflects on “Learning Loud”
Ruth Bergman
A gifted educator in the Detroit Jewish community for almost 20 years, Ruth Weiss Bergman has taught in the Melton School, Midrasha College of Jewish Studies, Hillel Day School, Frankel Jewish Academy and Women’s Day of Learning. Mother of four daughters, Ruth lives in Farmington Hills with her husband, Rabbi Aaron Bergman, of Adat Shalom Synagogue.
May 1, 2013
Quest for the Best
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Who are the Chosen People? What is kosher? What is the meaning of a Bar Mitzvah? Why pray? Answers found at the Melton School.
March 1, 2013
Letters from Israel
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Encouraging “letter-perfect” Hebrew at Hillel, Rivka Schuchman encourages a 6th grade pen pal exchange.
March 1, 2013
We Are Here: Witness Theater
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
A one-time performance, conceived in a workshop where Holocaust survivors and teens share their stories.
February 1, 2013
Breaking Barriers, Opening Doors
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
“Opening the Doors” for her students, Edna Sable is a special needs educator at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
February 1, 2013
Building Wayne State University
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Did you know that 16 buildings on the WSU campus bear the name of Jewish philanthropists? How many can you name?
February 1, 2013
Two True to Detroit
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Elaine and Eugene Driker, married 53 years, devoted Detroiters. City boosters. Social activists, prolific fundraisers. Distinguisher alumni and leading supporters of Wayne State University.