The Jewish Federation of Detroit

10/30/2026

Hasan Piker’s hateful targeting of West Bloomfield’s Jewish community during a recent livestream was reprehensible, antisemitic and dangerous. His apparent effort to attract attention by escalating hateful rhetoric should not be dismissed as harmless. Singling out and vilifying a Jewish community can have real consequences.

West Bloomfield is home to Temple Israel, which was attacked earlier this year. At a time of rising antisemitism, we call on all responsible leaders to reject rhetoric that demonizes Jews, fuels hatred and threatens the safety of our communities. Silence in the face of hate only allows it to spread.

10/30/2026

The future isn’t decided for us—it’s decided by us. Who we elect impacts community security, support for families, public policy, and the strength of Jewish life. Be an informed voter and make a plan to vote in the General Election on November 3.

Learn about the candidates, make a plan to vote and encourage others to do the same. Voting is one of the most important ways we can uphold our values and strengthen our community.
Visit our 2026 Election Toolkit to learn more: https://jewishdetroit.org/election_toolkit.html

10/29/2026

Do you find yourself wondering how to best support your parents as they get older? Whether you're just noticing changes in your parents' needs or are already helping manage care and difficult decisions, this panel discussion will help you better understand what's ahead and how to prepare. Learn more and register at https://jlive.app/events/18041

10/28/2026

A powerful example of what’s possible when our community comes together. We’re proud to share the story of how our partner agency, Hebrew Free Loan Detroit, and Temple Israel, West Bloomfield, MI partnered to help ensure the congregation could return to its sanctuary in time for Rosh Hashanah, made possible through a landmark $1 million interest-free loan. Read the story!

In the Jewish community, we often talk about the value of relationships in terms of friendship, community and belonging. These traits are essential to who we truly are as Jewish communal professionals, and what we desire our institutions to reflect.  They are often revealed in the moments we never ...

10/28/2026

Since the spooky season is upon us, we thought we'd take the opportunity to introduce you to a few lesser known (and a little scary) figures in the Jewish tradition, some from folklore and some right out of the pages of the Gemara. Have you heard of these guys?

10/27/2026

We’re proud to join Jewish communities across North America in congratulating the people of Israel and reaffirming our shared commitment to democracy, civic participation and a strong Jewish future. Whatever comes next, Jewish Detroit will continue to stand with Israel and work to strengthen the bonds that unite us.

Today, Israelis turned out in historic numbers to exercise their democratic rights and establish the country’s path forward. congratulate the people of Israel on a successful Election Day, one that reflects the shared values that bind Israelis and North American Jews, including a deep commitment to democratic principles and civic participation. As Israelis await final results and the formation of a new government, Jewish Federations look forward to continuing our work with leaders across the political spectrum to strengthen the bonds between Israel and Jewish communities in North America and advance our shared future.

10/27/2026

It’s been eight years since the attack on Tree of Life Synagogue. We say their names. We remember their lives. We embrace their families. And we commit to the work of building a safer and stronger community in their honor.

May their memories be for a blessing: Joyce Fienberg. Richard Gottfried. Rose Mallinger. Jerry Rabinowitz. Cecil Rosenthal. David Rosenthal. Bernice Simon. Sylvan Simon. Dan Stein. Melvin Wax. Irving Younger.

10/23/2026

We’re excited to welcome Sam Miller, who recently joined the Jewish Federation of Detroit as our new Executive Director of Community Preparedness & Safety!

Sam brings more than 15 years of law enforcement and public safety leadership to the role. Most recently, he served as Deputy Chief of Investigations with the Michigan Department of Attorney General, overseeing statewide investigative operations. His experience spans investigations, executive protection, emergency response and community partnerships.

In his new role, Sam will help strengthen the preparedness and safety efforts that allow our community to gather, celebrate and connect with confidence.

We’re thrilled to have Sam on the team. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome! 💙

10/23/2026

On Wednesday, our Affinities' Pound for Pound Men's Group got an exclusive look inside M1 Concourse with owner Paul Zlotoff as their host. Our group was treated to a tour of a private garage as well as first-looks at some new addition to the M1 complex. If you're interested in learning more about Pound for Pound, reach out to Jessica at [email protected]. Thank you to our leadership for a fabulous event — Pound for Pound Chairs: Danny Aronovitz, Aaron Chernow and Lou Goldhaber and Affinities Department Chairs: Jayme Kirschner and Danny Singer

10/23/2026