Topic

Kids

Lee Trepeck
November 30, 2017

Happiest Camper on Earth
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Head coach, lead cheerleader; legal counsel, counselor advisor; property manager, top watchdog; fundraiser, flag-raiser; team builder, brand builder; loving family man and Chief Executive Dad . . . this is Lee Trepeck, nonstop Director of Camp Maas, Tamarack Camps. Now celebrating his 10th season, Lee has earned the accolades of the community as the recipient of the 2017 Mandell L.(z”l) and Madeleine H. Berman Award for Outstanding Professional Jewish Communal Service. Well done!

Steve Freedman
November 1, 2017

Visionary Educator
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Imagine a school with no homework for students K through 4, a school where children are happy to arrive early and stay late to work and play together, a school with resources and spaces that spark creativity, a school with a long list of highly qualified teachers waiting to apply, a school where educators from around the country have come to visit, to learn and to share ideas. This is Hillel Day School, with Steve Freedman at the helm.

Lisa Rose
February 29, 2016

Shmulik Paints the Town with Lisa Rose
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

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.

Melissa Farrell
February 29, 2016

Finding Mindfulness
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

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.