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The Jewish Federation of Detroit is the cornerstone of our Jewish Community. We are committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish people and building a vibrant Jewish future, in Detroit, in Israel and around the world
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Jewish Federation of Detroit Presents
Federation’s 2026 Awards Night
**Federation’s Awards Night** Honoring our 2026 Award winners **6PM Cocktail Hour** **7PM Awards Night Ceremony** **William Davidson Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees** Lawrence Lax Betsy Snider Heuer **Frank A. Wetsman** **Young […]
OTHER FEDERATION EVENTS
Jewish Federation Working Women’s Network Presents
The Never‑Ending To‑Do List Success Without Burnout
Jewish Federation Affinities Presents
Under Pressure: Helping Perfectionistic, High-Achieving People Find Freedom
Jewish Federation Israel and Overseas Presents
Good Vibes, High‑Fives & L’hitraot
Jewish Federation Up Next Presents
This is Your Bubbie’s Bootlegging: Jewish Detroit During Prohibition
Jewish Federation NEXTGen Detroit Presents
The Chai Life: End of Annual Campaign Celebration
Jewish Federation Affinities Presents
L’Chaim & B’Shena: Networking & Wine Tasting
Family Fun, Tamarack-Style
Parents, grandparents, alumni and friends—don’t let the kids have all the fun! Tamarack Camps isn’t just for the young—it’s for everyone who loves the magic of camp. Whether you’re introducing a future […] | READ MORE
Shabbat Message: Staying Safe, Staying Proud
Who would have thought that in 2026, we’d be asking ourselves the question: Is it safe to be Jewish in today’s world? But here we are. Antisemitism has touched every […] | READ MORE
JFD Statement May 3, 2026
The Jewish Federation of Detroit condemns the actions of a University of Michigan faculty member who broke protocol to use the Spring Commencement—a celebratory event intended to honor students’ achievements—as a platform to deliver a political statement against Israel. These remarks were deeply insensitive […] | READ MORE
JFD Statement April 29, 2026
On Tuesday evening, shocking and offensive stickers—including one stating “(F**K) Zionism” and another depicting an assault weapon—were displayed at a Birmingham School District elementary school cultural night. At a time […] | READ MORE
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