MLK Day Events with Rabbi Funnye
On Sunday, January 19, Rabbi Capers Funnye, rabbi at Chicago’s Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, spoke to members of the metropolitan Detroit Jewish and African American communities during several events held throughout the day to commemorate the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events with Rabbi FunnyeEvents with Rabbi FunnyeEvents with Rabbi...
Luncheon with Archbishop Allen Vigneron
We had the honor of convening a special luncheon with Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit. The program was attended by numerous community rabbis and representatives of communal organizations. Luncheon with Archbishop Allen Vigneron of DetroitLuncheon with Archbishop Allen Vigneron of DetroitLuncheon with Archbishop Allen Vigneron of DetroitLuncheon with Archbishop Allen Vigneron of DetroitLuncheon with Archbishop...
Mitzvah Day 2019
On Christmas Day 2019, more than 600 individuals visited approximately 45 nonprofits in metropolitan Detroit to volunteer, giving the organizations the opportunity to reduce their day-of staffing and let employees be home with their families. Bridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBridging CommunitiesBrilliant DetroitBrilliant DetroitBrilliant DetroitBrilliant...
Coalition Holiday Party 2019
On December 14, more than 150 guests celebrated the joys of the season during the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity's Holiday Party. Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity Holiday Party 2019Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity Holiday Party 2019Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity Holiday Party 2019Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity Holiday Party...
A Hanukkah-Diwali Fireside Chat
Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss, Hindu American Foundation's Fred Stella and Michigan Representative Padma Kuppa joined to discuss how their Jewish and Hindu identities, respectively, have shaped their careers and lives. Hanukkah-Diwali Fireside ChatHanukkah-Diwali Fireside ChatHanukkah-Diwali Fireside ChatHanukkah-Diwali Fireside ChatHanukkah-Diwali Fireside ChatHanukkah-Diwali Fireside ChatHanukkah-Diwali Fireside ChatHanukkah-Diwali Fireside ChatHanukkah-Diwali Fireside Chat
2019 Media Luncheon and Evening Event
On November 11, JCRC/AJC hosted its annual Media Luncheon at the Detroit Athletic Club with guest speaker Oren Segal. Later that evening, we co-hosted his presentation with ADL Michigan and Temple Shir Shalom. JCRC/AJC Media LuncheonJCRC/AJC Media LuncheonJCRC/AJC Media LuncheonJCRC/AJC Media LuncheonJCRC/AJC Media LuncheonJCRC/AJC Media Luncheon 2019JCRC/AJC Media Luncheon 2019JCRC/AJC Media Luncheon 2019JCRC/AJC Media Luncheon...
The Jewish-Catholic Relationship Photo Gallery
Experts discussed the Catholic Church's historic journey from antisemitism to friendship and how the two communities can work together today. Speakers include: Dr. Howard Lupovitch, professor, Wayne State University; Dr. Robert Fastiggi, professor, Sacred Heart Major Seminary and Alicia Chandler, president, JCRC/AJC The Jewish-Catholic Relationship: Past, Present and FutureThe Jewish-Catholic Relationship: Past, Present and FutureThe...
2019 Midwest Diplomatic Marathon
On October 29, members of JCRC/AJC's board of directors had the opportunity to participate in AJC's Annual Midwest Diplomatic Marathon. Midwest Diplomatic MarathonMidwest Diplomatic MarathonMidwest Diplomatic MarathonMidwest Diplomatic MarathonMidwest Diplomatic MarathonMidwest Diplomatic MarathonMidwest Diplomatic MarathonMidwest Diplomatic MarathonMidwest Diplomatic MarathonMidwest Diplomatic Marathon
Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations
AJC's inaugural reception in honor of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations on Capitol Hill. Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black Jewish Caucus 10-23-19Black...
Celebrate Sukkot
On October 17, JCRC/AJC and the Mexican Consulate of Detroit hosted "Celebrate Sukkot: Stories of Migration and Welcoming the Immigrant" at Chabad of Greater Downtown Detroit. Celebrate SukkotCelebrate SukkotCelebrate SukkotCelebrate SukkotCelebrate SukkotCelebrate SukkotCelebrate SukkotCelebrate SukkotCelebrate SukkotCelebrate Sukkot
Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity Luncheon
In September, the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity hosted Rep. Brenda Lawrence at a luncheon where she discussed the Black-Jewish Congressional Caucus. Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__194Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__191Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__189Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__188Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__186Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__182Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__181Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__180Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__178Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__176Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__175Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__170Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__163Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__158Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__156Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__155Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__151Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__149Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__146Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__145Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__135Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__131Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__127Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__126Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__115Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__112Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__101Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__96Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__89Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__81Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__47Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__46Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__73Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__68Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__65Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__55Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__54Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__39Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__33Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__32Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__16Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__31Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__26Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__23Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__09Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__22Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__20Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__19Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__18Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__13Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__12Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__11Fighting_Hate_Together_sw__10
Sentence Served Photo Gallery
On Sept. 5, JCRC/AJC and the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity launched their criminal justice reform initiative with a panel discussion about reentry issues. Jacob Smith2019-09-05 19.25.192019-09-05 19.21.542019-09-05 19.29.402019-09-05 19.18.402019-09-05 19.28.332019-09-05 20.05.072019-09-05 20.01.032019-09-05 20.08.43
2019 Board Retreat
On June 20, 2019, JCRC/AJC hosted its 2019 Board Retreat. 2019 Board RetreatAlicia and DavidHoward BrownNew Board OrientationNew Board Orientation2019 Board Retreat2019 Board Retreat2019 Board Retreat2019 Board Retreat2019 Board Retreat2019 Board RetreatIsrael breakoutIsrael BreakoutBlack Jewish BreakoutGovernment Relations BreakoutMuslim Jewish BreakoutMuslim Jewish BreakoutMuslim Jewish Breakout2019 Board Retreat2019 Board RetreatThank you from David
Meeting with Senator Stabenow
On June 17, leaders from local Jewish communal agencies met with Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. Meeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowMeeting with Senator StabenowJCRC/AJC...
2019 Activist Event
JCRC/AJC honored Howard Brown with it's 2019 Activist Award on May 20, 2019. Guest Speakers Yair Rosenberg (Tablet magazine) and Rabia Chaudry ("Undisclosed podcast) participated in "Surviving Social Media: Interfaith Engagement in the Digital Age," a conversation moderated by David Kurzmann. Photographs by Andrea Stinson 2019 Activist Event2019 Activist Event2019 Activist Event2019 Activist Event2019 Activist...
2019 Annual Meeting
JCRC/AJC held its 2019 Annual Meeting on Monday, May 6 with Guest Speaker Yael Aronoff from Michigan State University. David KurzmannDr. Yael AronoffDr. Yael AronoffJCRC/AJC Past President Dr. Richard KrugelHonoring Micki and SueMicki GrossmanSue BirnholtzRecognizing Sue Birnholtz and Micki GrossmanSue Birnholtz and Micki Grossman get honoredSue BirnholtzAlicia Chandler
Freedom Seder 2019
On April 16, 8th grade students from Hillel Day School and Malcolm X Academy gathered together for the Freedom Seder 2019. Students not only connected but also shared their stories about escaping from slavery and rejoiced in freedom. Students were joined by Michigan's Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist. Click here to view pictures. Photographs provided by...
2019 Diplomatic and Interfaith Seder
On April 9, JCRC/AJC hosted members of the Detroit diplomatic and interfaith community, past AJC Detroit presidents and current board members at its Annual Diplomatic and Interfaith Seder. More than 80 people attended the event at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. Click here to view all the pictures from the event. Photographs by John Hardwick...
2019 Congressional Reception
On March 20, 2019, JCRC/AJC hosted its annual Congressional Reception at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building. Attended by leadership from metropolitan Detroit Jewish communal organizations, guests had the opportunity to hear from U.S. Representatives Elissa Slotkin (8th District), Andy Levin (9th District), Haley Stevens (11th District) and Debbie Dingell (12th District). Photographs by Jeff...
A Shared Future 2019
Hosted by JCRC/AJC and the Michigan Muslim Community Council, the topic of the fourth annual "A Shared Future" lecture series is "Destination America: Jewish and Muslim Migration-Histories & Trajectories." Each lecture features Wayne State University Professors Howard Lupovitch and Saeed Khan. Photographs by Andrea Stinson Professor Howard LupovitchProfessor Saeed KhanA Shared Future - 2nd LectureA...
“ISIS – The Day After” Photo Gallery
On February 6, 2019, Itai Anghel, the award-winning Israeli documentary filmmaker, discussed the rise and fall of ISIS in the Middle East. The event, which was co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, took place at Temple Beth El. 2019-02-06 21.19.112019-02-06 19.17.382019-02-06 20.31.052019-02-06 19.17.192019-02-06 20.33.162019-02-06 20.33.142019-02-06 19.20.192019-02-06 19.34.262019-02-06 19.31.482019-02-06 19.17.502019-02-06 20.54.10
Mitzvah Day 2018 Photo Gallery
December 25, 2018 marked the 22nd Annual Mitzvah Day! Approximately 800 volunteers visited nearly 40 sites throughout metropolitan Detroit. Select photographs by Jeff Aisen Pope Francis CenterBookstockBookstock2018-12-25 07.44.33Cass Community Social ServicesCass Community Social ServicesCass Community Social ServicesCass Community Social ServicesJARCJARCJARCJARCJARCJARCJARCJARCJARC Medow HouseJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's KidsJimmy's...
Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity Holiday Party 2018
On Dec. 12, 2018, the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity hosted its first annual holiday party at Otus Supply in Ferndale. Guests enjoyed music, friends and delicious food. Photographs by Jeff Aisen Holiday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday PartyHoliday...
Gil Hoffman in Detroit 2018
Gil Hoffman, Chief Political Correspondent and Analyst at The Jerusalem Post, visited Detroit as a guest of JCRC/AJC. Speaking during our Annual Media Luncheon, he discussed the impact of American politics on Israel and the Middle East. That evening, nearly 200 people attended his address, "American and Israeli Jews - A Growing Divide?" at Temple Emanu El. The Well...
Diplomatic Advocacy 2018 Photo Gallery
Nearly a dozen JCRC/AJC board members traveled to Chicago in October 2018 for the AJC Midwest Diplomatic Marathon. Members joined AJC lay leaders from throughout the Midwest to meet with consulates from countries including Great Britain, Lithuania, Argentina and Spain. Shortly after, we met with the Canadian Consul General, Mexican Consul and Swedish Honorary Consul. Mexican Consulate in DetroitSwedish Honorary...
Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity Sukkot Photo Gallery
In September, nearly 30 people attended a Lunch, Listen and Learn with the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity. Taking place at Sukkah X Detroit in Capitol Park, Rabbi Marla Hornsten and Pastor Glenn Plummer led the program. Coalition SukkotCoalition SukkotCoalition Sukkot8510
2018 Candidate Forum Photo Gallery
On Sept. 6, JCRC/AJC hosted its 2018 Candidate Forum, which was attended by major party candidates for Congressional District 9 and 11, as well as Bill Schuette and Rep. Jeremy Moss (on behalf of Gretchen Whitmer) for the gubernatorial race. Photographs by Jeff Aisen Rabbi Aaron Bergman, Adat Shalom SynagogueJCRC/AJC Executive Director David KurzmannAJC's Deputy...
2018 Interfaith Health Fair Photo Gallery
The third JCRC/AJC Interfaith Health Fair, held in partnership with the National Council of Jewish Women’s Back 2 School Sale, was a major success. We brought together professionals from the Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Sikh and Hindu faiths to serve more than 200 clients. Many thanks to the wonderful volunteers, as well as the following institutions...
AJC Global Forum 2018 Photo Gallery
JCRC/AJC sent a delegation to the 2018 AJC Global Forum, which took place in Jerusalem in honor of Israel's 70th anniversary. AJC Global Forum 2018AJC Global Forum 2018AJC Global Forum 2018AJC Global Forum 2018AJC Global Forum 2018AJC Global Forum 2018AJC Global Forum 2018AJC Global Forum 2018AJC Global Forum 2018AJC Global Forum 2018AJC Global Forum 2018AJC...
Dermer Photo Gallery
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer's visit to Detroit on June 4. Detroit Free Press Editorial Board MeetingDermer addresses pre-glow receptionCommunity-wide addressCommunity-wide addressCommunity-wide address
Iftar Photo Gallery
JCRC/AJC joined with the Michigan Muslim Community Council, IFLC and Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom for the Annual Interfaith Iftar at The Muslim Unity Center. 2018 Interfaith Iftar2018 Interfaith Iftar2018 Interfaith Iftar2018 Interfaith Iftar2018 Interfaith Iftar2018 Interfaith Iftar2018 Interfaith Iftar2018 Interfaith Iftar
Activist Photo Gallery
Honoring Dr. Melvyn Rubenfire and Karen Rubenfire of Project Healthy Community Photographs by Andrea Stinson 2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018 JCRC/AJC Activist Event2018...
Bookstock 2018 Photo Gallery
Bookstock, Used Book & Media Sale, is a community service project through which donations of books and media continue to provide enjoyment and knowledge. Proceeds from the sale support education and literacy projects in the Detroit metropolitan area and beyond. Cookstock Cupcake Recipe ContestCookstock Cupcake Recipe ContestCookstock Cupcake Recipe ContestBookstock 2018Bookstock 2018Bookstock 2018Bookstock 2018Bookstock 2018Bookstock...
Congressional Reception Photo Gallery
In March 2018, JCRC/AJC welcomed Representatives Bishop, Dingell, Lawrence and Levin to a Congressional Reception where they had the opportunity to meet and address members of local communal organizations. Photographs by Jeff Aisen JCRC/AJC Congressional Reception 2018Congresswoman Brenda LawrenceJCRC/AJC Executive Director David KurzmannJCRC/AJC Board President Alicia ChandlerRepresentative Brenda Lawrence and Hadassah Greater Detroit President Carol...
Diplomatic Seder Photo Gallery
JCRC/AJC's Diplomatic Seder 2018 Photographs by Jeff Aisen Hon. CG Hoffman and tableTourTourTourTourTourTourTourTourBoard Member Samantha Woll lighting the candlesJCRC/AJC Board Member Sheri SchiffEvent Co-Chair Dr. Noah SternRabbi Aaron Starr, Congregation Shaarey ZedekReady for the Four Questions!JCRC/AJC Past President Richard Krugel and Counsel General - Mexico Fernando Gonzalez SaiffeFernando Gonzalez Saiffe, Consul General of MexicoJCRC/AJC Board...
A Shared Future 2018 Photo Gallery
On March 7, 2018, JCRC/AJC and the MMCC hosted the first program of the 3rd Annual "A Shared Future" lecture series with Wayne State University Professors Howard Lupovitch and Saeed Khan. The topic was "Our Connection to the Holy Land." Dr. Muzammil Ahmed, MD speaks with Howard Lupovitch
Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity Photo Gallery
On February 20, the kickoff event for the Coalition for Black and Jewish Unity took place at the Charles H. Wright Museum for African American History. This new partnership was convened by the Council of Baptist Pastors of Detroit and Vicinity and JCRC/AJC. This cohesive coalition is dedicated to promoting solidarity between the Black and...
Doing the Impossible Photo Gallery
Dr. Ariel Bar, former Chief Medical Officer of the Home Front Command in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Dr. Bar visited Detroit to share personal stories of his work in the IDF’s search and rescue forces, specifically in the field hospital in Haiti in 2010. IntroductionOakland County First RespondersDr. Bar PresentationLeadership