Farmington Community Cherishes Diversity with Multicultural Multiracial Community Council
Shurtleff said various events keep the community recognizing what makes Farmington and Farmington Hills special
Farmington/Farmington Hills Multicultural/Multiracial Community Council Condemns Antisemitism
MCMR stands united with our Jewish friends in neighboring communities, and within our own community.
Police Question Man After Arguing in Parking Lot of Preschool at Temple Beth El
The Bloomfield Township Police Department stands with our Jewish community, and we condemn the language that was used.
Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage Goes Social to Spread Word About Archives
Their work not only involves safeguarding the historical records of the Michigan Jewish community, but also continued community engagement and education through their popular Facebook, YouTube and Tiktok pages.
March 14 – SAGE Hosting Virtual Artist Discussion with Michelle Sider
Those interested in stories of perseverance, faith, oppression, bravery, Middle Eastern cultures and Arab Jews, will find her talk interesting.
Deputies Learn of Hatred, Propaganda, & Complacency in Holocaust…
One example is the way propaganda and stereotypes are used not only to insult people, but to dehumanize them and to simplify a narrative.
Light in the Darkness: Jewish Ferndale Ceremony Honors Shooting Victims
Light in the Darkness: Jewish Ferndale Ceremony Honors Shooting Victims (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – “In the face of adversity, we look for an opportunity to transform darkness into light,” said Rabbi Herscel Finman to the crowd of mourners who gathered on the front lawn of Jewish Ferndale for a ceremony…
Video Shows Man Sought by Police After Taping Anti-Semitic Fliers to Church Doors
Video Shows Man Sought by Police After Taping Anti-Semitic Fliers to Church Doors (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 4, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Leaders at Ferndale United Methodist Church were shocked to find anti-Semitic fliers taped to the doors of the church before Sunday morning service. The fliers showed an image of conspiracy-theorist Alex Jones of Info…
Jewish Ferndale Celebrates Hanukkah with Menorah Lighting
Jewish Ferndale Celebrates Hanukkah with Menorah Lighting (Sam Gurwin, Dec. 21, 2017) Ferndale, MI – A celebration of light and faith was shared with the community Monday at Jewish Ferndale hosted their annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony in honor of Hanukkah. Rabbi Herscel Finman and his wife Chana run the organization, which offers a community center…
Jewish Authors in Michigan Invited to Apply for JCC Book Fair
Jewish Authors in Michigan Invited to Apply for JCC Book Fair (JCC, June 8, 2017) West Bloomfield, MI – The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is in search of local authors for its Annual Jewish Book Fair, to be held this November at the JCC in West Bloomfield. Books should be written by Jewish…
Jewish Authors in Michigan Invited to Apply for JCC Book Fair
Jewish Authors in Michigan Invited to Apply for JCC Book Fair (JCC, June 8, 2017) West Bloomfield, MI – The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is in search of local authors for its Annual Jewish Book Fair, to be held this November at the JCC in West Bloomfield. Books should be written by Jewish…
Reporter Food: Mexican Pizza at Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield
Reporter Food: Mexican Pizza at Jerusalem Pizza in Southfield (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 13, 2017) Southfield, MI – Sometimes kosher is the way to go when it comes to pizza. Jerusalem Pizza at 26025 Greenfield in Southfield has an eclectic variety of specialty pizzas, all prepared according to strict kosher law under the supervision of…
Jewish Ferndale Hosting Menorah Lighting Dec. 26
Jewish Ferndale Hosting Menorah Lighting Dec. 26 (EVENT page) Ferndale, MI – Jewish Ferndale will once again be having its annual Public Chanukah Menorah lighting Celebration on Monday December 26, 2016 at 6 pm. The event will take place of the lawn of the Jewish Ferndale Building, 1725 Pinecrest Dr, Ferndale. Featured will be…
Community-wide Chanukah Festival, Chanu-Con! Dec. 4 in Oak Park
Community-wide Chanukah Festival, Chanu-Con! Dec. 4 in Oak Park (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Community-wide Chanukah festival, Chanu-Con!, will make its inaugural debut on Sunday, December 4th from 1 pm – 5 pm at Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, MI. Event planners bill the festival as one of the Detroit area’s largest Chanukah-themed…
Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13
Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13 (EVENT page) Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Ferndale Dec. 13 6pm-7pm Kulick Community Center 1201 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220. Featuring State Rep. Robert Wittenberg and a performance by Ferndale Community Concert Band. Free event is open to all. There will be fresh donuts and hot Chazzano Coffee. For more…
Author Todd Parr: Kids Visit & Teacher Session at Berman Nov. 15
Author Todd Parr: Kids Visit & Teacher Session at Berman Nov. 15 (EVENT page) 11/15 Todd Parr (Author) Presented in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s PJ Library, Shalom Street and the JCC’s Annual Jewish Book Fair. BUY TICKETS 15-Nov 1 pm Todd Parr The Berman Purchase 15-Nov 3:30 pm Todd Parr –…
Chazzano Founder Changes Mind on K-Cups
Chazzano Founder Changes Mind on K-Cups (Guest View, Frank Lanzkron-Tamarazo, Chazzano Coffee, Sept. 15, 2015) In the past, when a customer asked, “Hey Frank, what do you think about K-cups?” I would say: “K-cups are against G-d. If you have a K-cup machine or you were gifted a K-cup machine, bring it to the police…
Healing and Community Abound at Jewish Community Center Health Fair
Healing and Community Abound at Jewish Community Center Health Fair (C. Proxmire, Aaron Tobin of Tobin Photography, Feb. 9, 2015) Some of the keys to good health are the ability to laugh, to enjoy life, and to be around supportive people. For those who use the Jewish Community Center of Oak Park, these elements are…
Guest View: Save the JCC in Oak Park
Guest View: Save the JCC in Oak Park (Guest View by Aaron Tobin, Jan. 7, 2015) Jewish Community Center is considering closing the Oak Park center. This has saddened many people in the area, who are rallying behind this important part of the community. A change.org petition has been started for people to show support…