September 1, 2016
The Results Are In
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Jewish Community Study Assesses Needs for Health and Social Services
Jewish Community Study Assesses Needs for Health and Social Services
Cancer Thrivers Network shares latest news from leader in cancer research
A child spends his day releasing energy – jumping, spinning, running, climbing, chasing – and absorbing lessons for a lifetime. A new program, offered locally only at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit’s Sarah & Irving Pitt Child Development Center (CDC), gets to the heart of both.
“Autism can be a beautiful mess.” These are fighting words for parents, families and friends caring for children with a spectrum disorder where every child has unique capabilities. They say autism is also a gift, and this is where Dani Gillman and Ben Chutz begin the story of their journey together.
Trailblazer in real estate, online media and health care. Entrepreneur, motivational speaker and best-selling author of “The Hunt,” David Farbman has leveraged his passion for the great outdoors to create cool companies, attract talent to Detroit and lead a new generation in Jewish philanthropy.
A student of yoga for more than 21 years, Mindy Eisenberg has devoted the past 11 years to teaching adaptive yoga to help students overcome the symptoms of MS as well as other physical challenges.
Sure, it’s only eight days, but it can feel like a lifetime. What do you eat for lunch if not a sandwich? What do you serve for dinner if not pasta?
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.
With the goal to take the pulse of the Jewish community and plan for its health and welfare needs, The Jewish Fund has partnered with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit to launch a comprehensive study to be conducted now through March 9.
Ever wonder how your brain actually thinks? Have you any idea what goes on in your head every split second of your life? Here in no particular order are ten surprising facts about the most important organ in your body. See what you think.