Josh and Shayna Levine

Partners in Life and Leadership

What happens when Jewish Detroit meets Jewish Atlanta in Israel? Just ask NEXTGen rock stars, Shayna and Joshua Levine: married 13 years, parents of four, balancing two full-time careers. Partners in community leadership roles; deeply, passionately engaged in Jewish life.

Gemach

Say Yes to the (Gemach) Dress

What is a gemach? You may well ask and find your answer searching in the heart of Jewish Detroit through racks of designer bridal gowns, bins of baby toys or in a basement turned store room for gently used furniture and household items to borrow and return.

Rebecca Starr

Breaking Bread Together

Truly it is amazing how such a simple food as matzah – the “bread of affliction” – holds such a rich and enduring message about the journey of the Jewish people.

Lisa Rose

Shmulik Paints the Town with Lisa Rose

So you think you can write a children’s picture book? Wonder what it takes to tuck a story into bed between hard covers? Hold tight to your dreams and meet Lisa Rose for inspiration.

Nancy Schneider

Nurse Nancy Schneider: Hospice Hero

Here’s a story of an incredible journey, a loving family and a nurse on a mission far beyond the call of the most vigilant of hospice caregivers.

Melissa Farrell

Finding Mindfulness

Mindfulness. Think it’s a trendy term? Think again. Being “mindful” – in an active state of open attention to the present – can actually change the chemistry of your brain.

Amanda Fisher

Next Gen Trustee with Big Shoes to Fill

Philanthropist at 29, Amanda Fisher a social entrepreneur, a PR pro and rising star in real estate sales with Renee Acho at Hall and Hunter; running in high heels to blaze her own trail in the Fisher family; in service to the community as a Vice-Chair of the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation.

Rear Ends

Snapshot of Rear Ends: A Jeans Story

While still actively involved in running Rear Ends, their premium jeans and apparel shop, Elaine and Mark Blumenfeld have handed the reins over to daughter, Ariana, 31, for more of the creative control and retail operations.

Kveller with Mikki Frank and Lisa Soble Siegmann

Jewish Moms (and Dads) Online

If you have yet to discover the joys of Jewish parenthood on the national website Kveller, you will. With the first questions that pop into your mind on those sleep-deprived nights with your new baby, you might find yourself clicking on Kveller for a little humor, a little advice and some assurance that you’re not alone.

Where There’s a Will Leather Goods, There’s a Way

Newcomer to the neighborhood and a welcoming gathering place in Midtown, Will Leather Goods is a 9,000-square-foot retail experience selling bags, belts, hats, home goods and a great cup of coffee, too.