Bar Mitzvah Etiquette

B’nai Mitzvah Etiquette

Chairs line the dance floor in the synagogue social hall. Parents sit in rows to one side, shifting in their chairs, some remembering when they were on the dance floor 20, 30, even 40 years earlier.

Maccabi

Ready, Set, Maccabi!

The community gets ready for 2,000 visitors for the 2014 JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest.

Learning for Two

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

Mentor Connection

Matchmakers!

Brandon Pomish talks about his buddy, 8-year old Matthew, his match made in the JFS Mentor Connection.

Molly Chernow

Building Our Israeli Family

If Federation’s Israeli Camper Program had a “poster” family, the Chernows would be candidates for the featured spot.

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.

Oak Park

The New Park in Oak Park

Building a new green space and play space for all ages.

Patti Aaron

Constant Gardener

Meet Patti Aaron, 55, avid gardener, deeply rooted in service to the community. Wholehearted social entrepreneur, JCRC’s Activist of the Year.

Stories from the Archives

Photos in the Archives

They are our strength, our inspiration, our moms. In tribute to Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12), we look back (and forward) in celebration of Federation Women.