June 29, 2017
How Jewish Detroit Develops Leaders
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Grosfeld Mission Grads Tell All
Topic
Missions
February 1, 2017
Happy Camper
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Making his mark, listed among the “36 Under 36” in The Jewish News, Gabe Neistein is Tamarack Camps’ Alumni Relations Director, working on his Masters in Community Development at the University of Detroit Mercy. A resident of Rivertown downtown, Gabe is all-in: a Jewish Detroiter first, a NEXTGen PresenTense Fellow, a loyal Spartan, a passionate Packers “owner,” a whole-hearted city booster, a ready volunteer, a consummate community professional and an all-round great guy.
March 17, 2016
Federation’s Mission Control
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Her title is Federation’s Director of Missions and Exchanges, but her role is so much more. Master planner, travel agent, tour guide and host, Naomi Miller Rockowitz serves Jewish Detroit as our eyes and ears, our guide on the ground and the face of Federation in Israel.
January 29, 2016
Travels on a Federation Mission
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Why go to Israel? Ask anyone who has been to Israel on a mission, a Birthright trip or a fact-finding exchange organized by the Detroit Federation. Most will tell you that their experience was eye-opening, inspiring – even life-changing.
September 30, 2015
“Let’s Send More Kids to Israel”
Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit
With the goal to send more teens to Israel, Federation, congregations and Tamarack Camps are now working in partnership to launch Teen Mission 2016.
July 1, 2015
Havdalah in Havana
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Forget the cigars. For 12 Detroiters, Cuba’s vibrant Jewish community will forever be what they remember about their trip.
May 1, 2015
A Perfect Match
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Doctors Esther and Rich Zekman; married 15 years, parents of three; always on call: Rich in Oncology; Esther in OB-GYN; a power team, working hard, playing hard, loving life in the D.
May 1, 2015
The JCC of Krakow
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
As Jews around the world are discovering, a visit to Poland can be transformative.
November 1, 2014
Welcome to Israel
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
It was the worst of times that brought out the best of Jewish Detroit, especially among those ready to stand and be counted in solidarity.
October 1, 2014
Career Volunteer
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Sherri Ketai, Israel Camper “Mom,” Jewish Detroit ambassador of goodwill, passionate and compassionate community builder, incoming Federation campaign co-chair, city booster at the center of the D.