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The Motown Seder
On May 15, JCRC/AJC co-hosted an evening of good food, amazing music and tradition with The Motown Museum. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
Project Understanding Detroit 2022
On May 1, young Jewish and Black professionals joined together for a day of discussion, networking and education. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
2022 Diplomatic Seder
On April 6, JCRC/AJC board members, past presidents and diplomatic friends joined together, in-person, for the first time since 2019 for the annual Diplomatic Seder. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
JCRC/AJC in Dubai
In early January 2022, a group of Jewish and Muslim students visited Dubai and Abu Dhabi as they prepare to be ambassadors for dialogue, exploration, learning and growth. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
Mitzvah Weekend 2021
During Christmas weekend, volunteers from the Jewish community, and others, joined together to give back to others at nonprofit organizations throughout metropolitan Detroit. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
An Interfaith Festival of Lights: Coming Together for Hanukkah and Diwali
JCRC/AJC and the Hindu Community Relations Council (HCRC) hosted a celebration and discussion exploring the similarities and differences between Hanukkah and Diwali. Moderated by WJBK-TV's Roop Raj, the conversation featured State Representatives Padma Kuppa (D-41) and Samantha Steckloff (D-37) as they also addressed their experiences and identity as Hindu and Jewish legislators. Flickr API error:...
2021 Annual Media Luncheon
On November 17, 2021, we once again had the opportunity to host our annual Media Luncheon earlier. During the program, several dozen members of metro Detroit's print, broadcast and online news outlets had the opportunity to hear from the executive directors of Michigan's Hillel's as they described Jewish life on their campuses, as well as...
Stand Up To Antisemitism Photo Gallery
On June 6, JCRC/AJC, along with community partners, hosted Stand Up To Antisemitism. A solidarity rally, its aim was to bring attention to the increase in antisemitism seen locally, nationally and globally. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
A Shared Future 2020
Along with the Michigan Muslim Community Council, we hosted the Fifth Annual "A Shared Future" Lecture Series titled "Are We Religiously Free in America?" with Wayne State University Professors Howard Lupovitch and Saeed Khan Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
Community Forum on Anti-Semitism
On January 23, 2020, more than 1,000 people gathered at Adat Shalom Synagogue for an in-depth discussion on the rise of anti-Semitism and its implications for Jewish life and the security of our community. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid...
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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 Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations
AJC's inaugural reception in honor of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations on Capitol Hill. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
2019 Board Retreat
On June 20, 2019, JCRC/AJC hosted its 2019 Board Retreat. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
Meeting with Senator Stabenow
On June 17, leaders from local Jewish communal agencies met with Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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 Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
2019 Annual Meeting
JCRC/AJC held its 2019 Annual Meeting on Monday, May 6 with Guest Speaker Yael Aronoff from Michigan State University. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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 Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
“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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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 Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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 Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API...
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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 Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
Dermer Photo Gallery
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer's visit to Detroit on June 4. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
Activist Photo Gallery
Honoring Dr. Melvyn Rubenfire and Karen Rubenfire of Project Healthy Community Photographs by Andrea Stinson Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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 Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
Diplomatic Seder Photo Gallery
JCRC/AJC's Diplomatic Seder 2018 Photographs by Jeff Aisen Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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." Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)
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. Flickr API error: Invalid API Key (Key has invalid format)...