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.
Topic
Education
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.
December 1, 2012
A Yeshiva Grows in Oak Park
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
A visit to the future home of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah’s Bais Yaakov High School and Meer Preschool with Rabbi Eli Meyerfeld
September 1, 2012
Detroit’s Wondering Jews
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Heading Back to School with Melton
August 1, 2012
Reflections on the New School Year
Rabbi Yitzchok Grossbard
Scholar, educator, writer and esteemed “imperfectionist,” Rabbi Yitzchok Grossbard is Dean of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah in Southfield. “Good parents and teachers help children understand and accept imperfection in themselves and in the world around them.”
May 23, 2012
Benefits of the Bilingual Brain
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Studies show that learning a second language at an early age improves listening and learning skill. Learn more.