Meet Israel’s New Consul General to the Midwest

Yinam Cohen has his eye on Michigan-Israel business opportunities.
Synagogues and Nonprofits Become Eligible for Grants to Upgrade Energy Efficiency in the New Infrastructure Bill

A total of $50 million will be allocated to the effort, with each entity eligible for a grant of up to $200,000.
Rabbi Tamara Kolton Will Speak at TedxDetroit on Wednesday

Kolton will be speaking about her life, the Feminine Divine and her vision for a loving society.
A Word of Torah: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

So when we encounter God today, we do so standing on the shoulders of giants, continuing the journey of our great ancestors who took those cosmically significant first few steps.
Looking Back: A Book Fair to be Proud Of

There are more than 2,000 references to the Jewish Book Fair in the William Davidson Digital Archive of Jewish Detroit History, including several excellent articles.
HMC to Honor Nancy Grosfeld at its Annual Benefit

The relaxed musical stylings of singer, songwriter and pianist Michael Feinstein, a five-time Grammy Award nominee, will bring a warm ambiance to the 37th Anniversary Benefit for the Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus.
Youth Mental Health Program Moves From Federation to Jewish Family Service

We Need to Talk has made significant progress in addressing its three programmatic pillars: awareness, knowledge and skills, and access.
During the Pandemic, Synagogues Adjust Policies for Masks, Vaccines and Distancing

Synagogues in Michigan have generally had to decide what rules to set for indoor services.
Local Doctor and Cancer Survivor Raising Funds to Battle Rare Disease

To honor her recovery from the two surgeries, Dr. Elizabeth Zide decided to participate in two challenges to raise funds.
Essay: My Travel to a ‘Forbidden’ Country

Dan Brotman, executive director of the Windsor Jewish Federation & Community Centre in Windsor, Ontario, writes about his trip to Lebanon.