Gallery Archive

The Jewish Hercules

Lifelong passionate advocate for Yiddish language and culture

Rose to national importance in B’nai B’rith Women organization

Detroit musician/composer fought discrimination to rise to international prominence

Dr. Clara Raven, Colonel AUS-Retired, and Deputy Chief Medical Examiner of Wayne County, Emeritus, was a true pioneer in the advancement of medical knowledge.

After graduating from the University of Mich...

Worked in Detroit fuel oil business, baked for the USO every week during WWII

Provided leadership and service to Detroit's Jewish community for more than 60 years

Dedicated lawyer and "Woman of Achievement" who fought sexism and anti-Semitism

Lifelong community leader recognized for contributions to social justice and activism

Temple co-founder a prominent face of Judaism in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Created a "community center without walls" to connect Jewish Grand Rapids community

Supporting Widows and Orphans in Their "Darkest Hour"

Detroit's First Jewish Cemetery

More Than 75 Years in the Making

Hammerin' Hank

Detroit's First Known Jewish Resident

Instrumental in the founding of the organized Jewish community in Flint

Albert Kahn: Jewish Detroit’s Favorite Architect

A Fishy Part of Detroit’s Jewish History

An Island of Beauty and Refuge in the City of Detroit