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.
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Partner Region
February 1, 2015
Detroiter in Israel
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Israel has been her classroom, her field of work . . . her destination where life has taken her.
November 1, 2014
Lessons Learned in Summer School
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
It’s no secret. Israeli school children are raucous—or joyous—depending on one’s interpretation of loud, unruly behavior in class.
April 1, 2014
The Power of Detroit Community Birthright
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
On a Detroit Community Birthright trip, Jordan Barpal finds his place in Israel.
December 19, 2013
Steps to Leadership
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
An insider’s view of Federation’s work leads to a team-building trip to Israel.
December 1, 2013
True Jewish Detroiter
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Regina I. Colton: 38. Born in Russia. Raised in Detroit. Wayne State U. grad; Dietician by training, nurturing by nature; Women’s Philanthropy Board Member; Jewish Women’s Foundation Trustee; Sleep-deprived mom, still up for night feedings.
September 1, 2013
Birthright: From Israel to Detroit
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
The journey continues in the”Mifgash” – the Hebrew word for “coming together” – when Israelis visit Detroit.
August 1, 2013
Building Our Israeli Family
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
If Federation’s Israeli Camper Program had a “poster” family, the Chernows would be candidates for the featured spot.
June 20, 2012
Detroiter by Choice
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Molly Chernow, 41, Floridian in love with Detroit, busy mom of three, woman on a mission to connect families and bring survivors’ stories to light.