Topic

Travel

2015 Mission
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.

The Israel Ride
January 4, 2016

The Israel Ride
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Billed as “the ride of a lifetime,” the Israel Ride delivers as promised. According to Andrea (Andy) Roisman, a veteran traveler to Israel and the sole Detroit rider on the 7-day cycling tour this past October, pedaling 250 miles through the desert from Jerusalem to Eilat was a transformative Israel experience.

Group Upon Arrival in Central Square, Havana
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

The JCC of Krakow
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

As Jews around the world are discovering, a visit to Poland can be transformative.

Masha Shumatskaya fled Donetsk, Ukraine, in June 2014. (photo credit: JTA/Uriel Heilman)
May 1, 2015

Jewish Activism is Alive in Ukraine
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

When the daily shelling began to be too much to bear, Masha packed up her belongings and left her hometown.

Thanks to JDC
November 1, 2014

Thanks to JDC
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Beyond our immediate sphere of influence and interest in Jewish Detroit, what does it mean when we say we are a global Jewish community?

May 1, 2014

Partnership 2Gether
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit

Talk about Israel in Jewish Detroit an the conversation easily turns to personal experiences and unforgettable moments.