The Jewish Federation of Detroit

Get in loser, we're going to Broadway in Detroit! Get the girls together for a fetch night out on the town with Federation to see Mean Girls at the Fisher Theater. We'll start the evening at MEX for dinner and drinks (pre-fixed menu, no Kälteen bars) then take a charter bus downtown for main floor seats (you can sit with us, ok). Wear pink 'cause it's Wednesday! This will sell out, so reserve your spot today at

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Get in loser, we're going to Broadway in Detroit! Get the girls together for a fetch night out on the town with Federation to see Mean Girls at the Fisher Theater. We'll start the evening at MEX for dinner and drinks (pre-fixed menu, no Kälteen bars) then take a charter bus downtown for main floor ...

We are grateful to the Detroit Jewish community for the outpouring of support for our Israel Emergency Campaign since October 7. Here's an update on how those funds are being used to help our family in Israel recover and rebuild.

Israel Emergency Campaign Update. Detroit Stands with Israel. More than 10 months have passed since October 7, the most devastating and tragic date in Israel’s 75-year history. Since then, Jewish communities worldwide have responded with a historic outpouring of solidarity and support. As always, when needs arise in the Jewish world, our Detroit community ha...

We vote "yes" for this topical learning opportunity from our partners at Jlearn. If you haven't taken a Jlearn class yet, come see what you've been missing.

Join us for this important and timely JLearn pop-up! The Chosen People And Politics: Judaism And The Election, with Professor Howard Lupovitch.

Every election poses quandaries for American Jews, especially the choice between our interests and aspirations as American citizens and also, to do what is best for Israel. This election is no exception; the choice this time feels extraordinarily difficult. In these two sessions, we will try to look past the never-ending campaign rhetoric and place the complexities of this choice in a broader historical perspective and context.

Hybrid - In-person at The Max M. Fisher Federation Building OR on ZOOM.
Tuesdays, 7 PM – 8:30 PM
October 8, 15
Tuition: $36

Register at https://jlive.app/events/8780

Shabbat Shalom, Detroit!

You know we love a Detroit Tigers Jewish Heritage night cap — and this year's does not disappoint! Join the Tigers and Detroit’s Jewish community for Jewish Heritage Day on September 1. Tickets purchased through this link come with a co-branded Tigers hat, while supplies last. Details and tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/2024JewishHeritageDay

As tensions rise and the crisis in Israel only seems to intensify, it's easy to feel helpless from so far away. But the truth is, there's so much you can do to help and show support. We've gathered some resources and opportunities on our website to help you advocate, volunteer and send your love to Israel. Learn more at

Advocate or Volunteer to Support Israel Israel Emergency Resources Now more than ever, the people of Israel need your support. Below you’ll find a variety of ways you can make a difference today. ADVOCATE Call on all elected officials in America to act At this moment, Israel needs the unwavering support of our government

With just a few days left of the Olympic Games in Paris, this is still winning as our favorite photo. 🇮🇱 🐴 🙌 What's yours?

Calling all budding archivists! Whether you’re the collector of your family history or the job has fallen into your lap, this workshop is for you!

Family Archives Made Easy Calling all budding archivists! Whether you’re the collector of your family history or the job has fallen into your lap, this workshop is for you! Over three sessions, you’ll learn the best practices for preserving your photographs and documents, tips and tricks to digitizing your memorabilia, a...

Can you believe it’s been 13 years since our young adult division had their first Annual Meeting as NEXTGen Detroit ?! Come celebrate 13 years of diverse experiences, inspired giving and bold leadership as a NEXTGen Detroit community at their Annual Meeting on September 4th. This is going to be a bar/bat mitzvah year that you won't want to miss! Learn more and RSVP at https://jlive.app/events/8616

Calling all budding archivists! Whether you’re the collector of your family history or the job has fallen into your lap, this workshop is for you! Over three sessions, you’ll learn the best practices for preserving your photographs and documents, tips and tricks to digitizing your memorabilia and how to research your family’s past.

From our partners at the Joan Meyers Jampel Center For Michigan Jewish History.

Family Archives Made Easy Calling all budding archivists! Whether you’re the collector of your family history or the job has fallen into your lap, this workshop is for you! Over three sessions, you’ll learn the best practices for preserving your photographs and documents, tips and tricks to digitizing your memorabilia, a...

Save the date for November 6! Join us for a bagel breakfast and conversation with Nolan Finley to help us unpack the election results. Sponsored by Federation's Professional Advisory Committee and the Affinities' Attorneys Group. Online registration coming soon!

We are horrified by the recent rocket assault launched by Hezbollah that killed at least a dozen people in the Golan Heights and wounded many others. The victims were mostly teens and children from the local Druze village of Majdal Shams, in what is the deadliest terrorist attack against Israel since October 7. We mourn the innocent lives lost. May their memories be a blessing.

Shabbat Shalom Detroit!

Opening Ceremonies for the Paris Olympics are today. Here are the Jewish and Israeli athletes to root for over the next few weeks. 🥇🥈🥉

When are Jewish and Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympics? Here's the full schedule. - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Jewish and Israeli athletes are competing in a wide variety of Olympic events in Paris.

Get in gear and join us on August 18 at 8:00 am for Ride For The Living. Not only is this year's event a great 30-mile roundtrip from Ferndale to the Detroit Riverfront, but in these challenging times, it's also a great way to show the outside world our Jewish solidarity and strength.

This ride is for all ages and skill levels with a choice of three groups: Slow Rollers (avg. 11-14 mph), Cruisers (avg. 13-15 mph) and Chasers (avg. 16-19 mph).

Registration is filling up and 100% of the entry fee goes directly to support the Krakow JCC. Learn more today.

Ride For The Living 2024 Let’s show off our Jewish pride. This ride is for everyone. Regardless of age or bike riding skill level.Join us for a very special way to commemorate history and celebrate our pride in being Jewish.Federation’s Ride For The Living supports the original Ride For The Living in Europe that goes fr...

Last month Federation and Aish HaTorah Detroit hosted Instagram influencer and pro-Israel advocate Lizzy Savetsky to Detroit. If you didn't catch it in our latest Fed Focus e-newsletter, you can read all about it now.

Influencer Inspiration: An Evening with Lizzy Savetsky She speaks to nearly 380,000 followers around the world on Instagram every day, but on June 20, social media influencer, Israel advocate, and proud Jewish wife and mother Lizzy Savetsky was live and in-person at Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills for an inspiring “girls night out” presented b...

In the latest episode of our FedRadio Detroit podcast, Local 4 Meteorologist Emeritus Paul Gross joins Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss for a captivating chat about everything under the sun — from his important work on the science of climate change to where his Jewish upbringing and career intersect.

The Climate for Success Local 4 Meteorologist Emeritus Paul Gross joins co-hosts Sam Dubin and Beverly Liss for a captivating chat about everything under the sun. From his important work on the science of climate change (including small tips we can do to make a big difference), where his Jewish upbringing and career inters

Take us out to the ballgame! What a wonderful afternoon bonding as a Federation team at yesterday's Tigers game. Bonus, Tigers won!

Are you—or someone you know—college bound? Check out this amazing opportunity from our amazing partner agency, Hebrew Free Loan Detroit. Undergraduate students may borrow up to $10,000 and graduate students up to $15,000 per year. Applications for the next loan cycle are due by July 31. For more information and to apply for the Jewish College Loan Program, please visit: https://jewishcollegeloansmi.org/

Looking for books written by Jewish authors with Jewish protagonists? Look here before hitting the beach.

Unpacked’s top Jewish beach reads to enjoy this summer If you're looking to diversify your reading with books written by Jewish authors featuring Jewish protagonists, this list is for you.

Happy 4th of July, Detroit! 🇺🇸

🎉🎉Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

May his memory be a blessing.

Dear Farber-Yeshivat Akiva Friends, Alumni and Family,

We regret to inform you of the tragic passing of Yakir Tatelbaum z"l, son of Akiva Alumni Marcy and Yehuda Tatelbaum, grandson of Andi and Former Akiva President, Barry z"l Eisenberg and nephew of Akiva Alum Abby Eisenberg. Yakir was killed earlier today in Gaza.

The Funeral and shiva will be in Israel and more information will follow..

If you would like to honor the memory of Yakir Tatelbaum z"l , you may do so by making a donation to Farber Hebrew Day School-Yeshivat Akiva HERE - https://farberhds.org/giving/general-donation/

May the Tatelbaum/EisenbergFamily be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

Sure, it’s an important and meaningful cause. But our Ride For The Living on August 18 is also a community event... and a chance to spend time with friends (and make new ones). We’ll even finish the ride at the Ferndale Project for food and drinks. With the food and first drink on us! Learn more and register today.

Ride For The Living 2024 Let’s show off our Jewish pride. This ride is for everyone. Regardless of age or bike riding skill level.Join us for a very special way to commemorate history and celebrate our pride in being Jewish.Federation’s Ride For The Living supports the original Ride For The Living in Europe that goes fr...

On June 20, the Federation along with Aish Detroit welcomed Lizzy Savetsky to our community for an incredible evening of community building, Jewish pride and learning how to stand up for Israel and combat antisemitism during this critical time in our people's history. Am Israel Chai!

School may be out for the summer...but class is still in session at JLearn! Here's one of many summer sessions coming up:
ALL BOOKS J - SUMMER
Class Dates - Monthly : July 10; August 21; September 18
Wednesday's 11 am - 12:15 am
Read and discuss popular fiction with Jewish content or by contemporary Jewish authors. This series of books features three award winning male novelists tackling stories from an Israeli terrorist hunter turned art restorer to an American student uncovering centuries-old history from Old Cairo to conversos in King Ferdinand’s court during the Spanish Inquisition.
Sponsored by the Henry & Delia Meyers Library, JLearn, and the Detroit Jewish Book Fair
Instructor: Lauren Johnson
Tuition: $36
Location: The J
To register: Call 248-205-2557m, visit JLearn.online or find all ofJLearn's classes on
https://jlive.app

Join us on our upcoming Solidarity Mission to Israel. This unique journey is an opportunity to bear witness to the aftermath of October 7, show our unwavering support for the Israeli people and make a meaningful impact on those affected. Travels July 28 through August 1.

Our itinerary includes a tour of the Gaza envelope; meetings with survivors and hostage families; hands-on volunteer projects; visits to Detroit-funded relief projects; and more.

For cost information and other details about this life-changing mission, contact Brian at [email protected]