February 22, 2024
Making Israel Real
David Glass
With her compassion and wisdom, schlichah Lior Zisser-Yogev has been a light for our community during a dark time.
Topic
Israel Emissary
August 29, 2023
Welcome (Back) to Detroit Lior and Family
David Glass
David Glass If home is where the heart is, then Lior Zisser-Yogev must have two hearts. How else can you explain the pull that brought her back to Michigan after… Continue reading Welcome (Back) to Detroit Lior and Family
September 9, 2022
Who Are Detroit’s Shinshiniot?
David Glass
Meet the young emissaries in your neighborhood, connecting people of all ages to Israel and Israeli culture.
September 2, 2020
Thank You Detroit
Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit
Looking back on everything I’ve done, and all of the remarkable people who have touched my heart, I feel so proud and fulfilled. It might not have been a full year but it will definitely stay with me for years to come.
September 1, 2019
The Schlichim Are In the Hood.
David Glass
4 special Israelis. 365 days in Detroit.
Left to Right: Yuval Weiss-Izhaki, Alon Lachman, Noa Sabag, Tamar Schnitzer
September 28, 2017
From Israel with Love
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Talk about her credentials! Nina Yahalomi Klevitsky, 32, couldn’t be better prepared for the road ahead as Detroit’s new emissary (shlicha) from Israel. Easily she could have settled into any one of her career paths and stayed: a high school English teacher; a medic and captain in the IDF reserves; Director of the National Child at Risk program in Tel Aviv. Following her heart to a future in service to Israel, she’s taken the next step: moving here and joining the family of Federation.