February 1, 2015
Behind Happy Faces
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
He seemed the model student. No one could have imagined the emotions Ross Szabo was hiding behind his happy face.
Topic
Youth
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.
November 1, 2014
Wonderkid
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Meet Connor Tukel, 17, academic whiz and biz-minded senior at Frankel Jewish Academy. Naturally caffeinated web designer and refreshingly cool guy running Detroit-based 313 Energy drink company with a charitable spin.
August 1, 2014
As Gardens Grow in Brightmoor
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
From the Max M. Fisher Federation Building on Telegraph in Bloomfield Hills, it’s a straight shot, just eighteen minutes down the road, a Michigan left turn to Fenkell, then right onto Grayfield Street.
July 1, 2014
Playing Host to Maccabi Games
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Host an out-of-town visitor to JCC Maccabi and your certain to make a few new friends.
July 1, 2014
Welcoming Eviatar and Liraz to Jewish Detroit
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
It must be besherit (meant to be). The close circles of friends that have brought Eviatar Baksis and Liraz Cohen back to Michigan are far too numerous to be coincidence.
May 1, 2014
Teen Philanthropy
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
The Jewish Fund’s Teen Board initiative is a youth-led program where students are empowered as grantmakers.
February 1, 2014
JCC’s Maccabi ArtsFest
Elizabeth Applebaum
In a single week, 17-year-old Sara Berlin found a second family, made dozens of new friends from around the world, and had ridiculously fun adventures.
December 19, 2013
Sibs in the News
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Have they launched careers as social entrepreneurs? Time will tell how Sophie and Jonah’s t-shirt biz will grow.
December 19, 2013
PeerCorps Detroit Works
Vivian Henoch, Editor myJewishDetroit
Teens discover meaningful volunteer opportunities in niche program planting seeds of friendship beyond the burbs.