Max Granitz

Opening the Doors

A model program gains a national endorsement – and a thumbs-up from Max Granitz

B'nai Brith

The New B’nai B’rith

BBYO’s new “signature program” introduces new source of support for college students and their parents

Learning for Two

Federation launches Foundations of Jewish Family Living, a new curriculum for parents

JBaby Detroit

jbabydetroit!

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.

A Melton Teacher Reflects on “Learning Loud”

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.

2013 Melton Award

Quest for the Best

Who are the Chosen People? What is kosher? What is the meaning of a Bar Mitzvah? Why pray? Answers found at the Melton School.

Letters from Israel

Letters from Israel

Encouraging “letter-perfect” Hebrew at Hillel, Rivka Schuchman encourages a 6th grade pen pal exchange.

Witness Theater

We Are Here: Witness Theater

A one-time performance, conceived in a workshop where Holocaust survivors and teens share their stories.

Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month

Breaking Barriers, Opening Doors

“Opening the Doors” for her students, Edna Sable is a special needs educator at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.

Building Wayne State University

Did you know that 16 buildings on the WSU campus bear the name of Jewish philanthropists? How many can you name?