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A Fishy Part of Detroit’s Jewish History

An Island of Beauty and Refuge in the City of Detroit

Author, educator dedicated to promoting Michigan’s Jewish heritage

Respected educator a pioneer in the field of pediatric immunology

First female mayor of Oak Park campaigned tirelessly to keep Jewish community intact

Fiery labor leader who devoted her life to advancing the rights of all workers

Used music and philanthropy to support cultural and education causes around the world

All-city athlete, standout pianist, and historian who left a legacy at Temple Beth El

He achieved great fame within Detroit for stories of his great strength as well as co-founding the B’nai David synagogue.

Meet Flora Hommel, a native Detroiter and founder of the Childbirth Without Pain Education Association (CWPEA)

The flag of the city of Detroit was designed by David Heineman in 1907

Bottling, plastics and packaging visionary with a passion for the arts

First female intern at Hurley Hospital devoted life to aiding women and children

Textile design pioneer escaped Nazi Germany and fought gender discrimination

Lifelong educator taught generations in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula

WWII pilot with a love of flying and family

Helped lay the foundations for Jewish social services throughout Detroit.

In 1885, Congregation Beth El in Traverse City was formed. Traverse City’s early Jewish settlers came from Eastern Europe, largely from Russia and Poland.

In 1911, Aaron founded the Aaron DeRoy Car Co. and opened a Studebaker dealership, becoming the first Jewish auto-dealership owner.

David Emil Henieman, born in Detroit on October 17, 1865, was the son of Emil and Fanny Butzel Heineman, prominent Jewish Detroiters who ran a clothing store within Detroit’s Russell House on Campus Martius, and were very involved in the community.