October 1, 2013
Opening the Doors
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
A model program gains a national endorsement – and a thumbs-up from Max Granitz
A model program gains a national endorsement – and a thumbs-up from Max Granitz
BBYO’s new “signature program” introduces new source of support for college students and their parents
Federation launches Foundations of Jewish Family Living, a new curriculum for parents
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 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.
Who are the Chosen People? What is kosher? What is the meaning of a Bar Mitzvah? Why pray? Answers found at the Melton School.
Encouraging “letter-perfect” Hebrew at Hillel, Rivka Schuchman encourages a 6th grade pen pal exchange.
A one-time performance, conceived in a workshop where Holocaust survivors and teens share their stories.
“Opening the Doors” for her students, Edna Sable is a special needs educator at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
Did you know that 16 buildings on the WSU campus bear the name of Jewish philanthropists? How many can you name?