Detroit Jewish News

27/07/2025

An ear-jolting siren’s blare at 5 a.m. woke Cathy Deutchman from a sound sleep in a Haifa hotel on June 12.

Routine trip to Israel ends in fear and hasty departure.

27/07/2025

Congregation B’nai Moshe recently welcomed more than 250 volunteers for Yad Ezra’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

“Our members don’t just admire Yad Ezra’s work — they take action. They show up, roll up their sleeves, and live out their commitment to service.”

Read more online.
https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/b-nai-moshe-celebrates-decades-of-support-for-yad-ezra/article_deb026f2-b950-4090-b29b-24b8bc6a768b.html

25/07/2025

If you love a bold, versatile sauce to elevate steak, chicken, tofu or roasted vegetables, this chimichurri is sure to impress.

Bright, garlicky chimichurri transforms grilled chicken into a summer favorite.

24/07/2025

Meet Jennifer Krcic: a self-taught leather artisan who transforms vibrant French, Italian, and exotic hides into one-of-a-kind purses, wallets and wristbands. Each piece is entirely handmade—no machines, just skill and passion.

Catch her extraordinary creations, alongside 125+ local and national artists, at the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show July 26–27.

Jennifer and Momo Krcic combine handmade leather goods and pastry treats at Orchard Lake art fair near Detroit

24/07/2025

At Congregation Beth Ahm in West Bloomfield, gardening is more than a hobby — it’s a sacred act. Led by Rabbi Steven Rubenstein and Green Team Chair Faye Wolf, the synagogue’s 20x25 ft. garden in the West Bloomfield Community Garden yields more than beans, peppers and radishes. It’s nurturing connection, gratitude and Jewish values from the ground up.⁠
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Read how this blooming effort is feeding bodies, souls, and spirits across generations online.
https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/cover-congregation-beth-ahm-s-garden-grows-food-faith-and-friendship/article_1f1332f2-9c0c-4736-9160-f40c69bb0cd4.html

24/07/2025

50+ years later, Temple Israel youth group alumni are still keeping the circle strong. A two-day reunion this August brings the spirit of the ’60s and ’70s back to life — complete with friendship circles, Shabbat services and iconic snacks.⁠
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“The entire event is designed to evoke memories and recreate the feelings of our youth group experiences”⁠
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Read more online.
https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/temple-israels-youth-group-reunion-brings-1960s-70s-alumni-back-together/article_e89ab985-ef0f-43aa-820f-cac9c72ab7a0.html

23/07/2025

Visitors to The J who want to check out the Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame displays at their new location inside the building will now enter through the Seymour Brode Walkway to the Hall of Fame.

To Get to the Hall of Fame, Enter Through the Seymour Brode Walkway

23/07/2025

Gary Shuman, president of Temple Shir Shalom, and Rabbis Michael Moskowitz and Daniel Schwartz are proudly welcoming Aaron Markovitz as their new Cantorial Soloist.

It is also with great pride that Temple Shir Shalom announces that Cantor Penny Steyer will assume the distinguished role of Cantor Laureate.

23/07/2025

Over 300 guests gathered at FJA’s milestone 25th Anniversary Gala, celebrating honorees Weiss and Strobehn while shattering fundraising records to support tuition aid and faculty excellence.⁠
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Funds raised will directly support FJA’s tuition assistance, academic programming and continued investment in faculty excellence, ensuring that the school remains a pillar of Jewish education for years to come.
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Read more online.
https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/frankel-jewish-academy-s-25th-gala-sets-new-fundraising-record-honoring-weiss-family-alumna-turned/article_03bd6b5e-9155-45d9-b215-b2b4fe428ca4.html

22/07/2025

JN writer Samantha Foon — aka Yenta Girl — invites us into her kitchen with her twins to make a beloved family favorite: her mom’s Sour Cream Coffee Cake.

Want to share your family’s favorite recipe, too? Be part of the Jewish News Community Cookbook! Submit your recipe and its story by Aug. 1 and help us preserve the rich flavors and history of Jewish cooking in Metro Detroit. Submit your recipe today at thejewishnews.com!

21/07/2025

In March, Robert Herc of Novi read the JN “How We Met” story about Danielle and Brad Gordon — Danielle hadn’t been interested in going out with Brad at first because he was four years younger than she.

Reading this made Robert smile.

“My wife is 15 years older than me,” he shared. Not exactly a typical shidduch, but it worked in their case.

Read their story online
https://www.thejewishnews.com/community/an-unexpected-match-the-novi-couple-who-proved-age-is-just-a-number/article_8ccd15f7-f93c-4272-93c5-4efc403e45dc.html