Randy Gawel

Welcoming Randy Gawel

What’s in a title? For Randy Gawel – new Director of General Studies at Frankel Jewish Academy (FJA) – it was not the office, but the community of the school with all its opportunities open to students that influenced him to join the staff this year. It was a decision not easily made after eight fulfilling years as Principal of Berkley High School.

Erin Steibel

A Professional Friend and Confidant 

What does Erin Stiebel do? More like, what doesn’t she do? You’re looking at a Partners Detroit Young Professionals Educator, NEXTGen Detroit Board member, Director of NCSY’s GIVE, Great BIG Challah Bake MC, Wexner Graduate Fellow, matchmaker, one of the Jewish News’ 36 Under 36 and mom to three under five. Phew, we’re exhausted just reading that.

Israel @ 70

Celebrating Israel@70

Jewish Detroit’s Lovefest on the Riverfront

Scrappy, Resourceful Social Worker

“Scrappy and resourceful, compassionate and Jewish and here to help.” Those are Perry Ohren’s words to describe Jewish Family Service (JFS). Those words easily describe Perry Ohren, himself – “MSW, LMSW, CEO of JFS” – a social worker with a long train of initials behind his name, signifying his years of commitment and experience in clinical practice, his deep understanding of the needs of the community and his leadership today as Chief Exec and visionary for JFS.

Father Daughter Team

Meet the Rubenfires, Detroit Activists and Founders of Project Healthy Community

Erica Jones

Mom with a Mission

Never doubt the power of a Jewish mom determined to repair the world for a child in need of a loving home. This is Erika Jones:  An adoptive mom, a foster mom – a passionate and outspoken mom. In her professional role, Erika is an advocate for families and children in need at Judson Center. This is her remarkable story.  

Anxious Times, Growing Concerns

Jewish Federation Launches Bold Initiative to Help Youth and Families Facing Mental Health Issues