Programs & Services

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit seeks to answer the welfare, educational, cultural and spiritual needs of the Jewish community, both locally and around the world, through community outreach and education, leadership development, and philanthropic programs.

Our work is never done. Please contact us for more information on the following programs and services supported and provided by Federation:

Federation's Alliance for Jewish Education: Brings together leaders and professionals in education to create and implement a strategic vision for Jewish education in our community. Visit the Alliance Website.
ElderLink: ElderLink is a network of services for older adults provided by the member agencies of the Commission on Jewish Eldercare Services. Learn more about ElderLink here.
Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives: Collects, inventories, preserves and makes available for research the historical record of the Jewish Federation, the United Jewish Foundation, Federation's partner agencies, local organizations and individuals. The collection includes photographic and biographical records.
Michigan Jewish Conference: Serves the political and community relations needs of the statewide Jewish community through legislative advocacy, coalition building with other statewide religious and social justice organizations, and fostering communication between member communities.
Get There! Federation's Teen and Young Adult Travel Fund: More young people than ever can now benefit from financial assistance for travel to Israel and overseas.
Learn more about Get There!.
Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day): Every year Federation sponsors a community-wide program that comemorates the Israeli soldiers that died defending Israel and those who died in terror attacks.
Partnership 2000: The Michigan-Central Galilee Partnership 2000 encourages and fosters enduring relationships between Jewish communities in Michigan and the Central Galilee. Learn more about Federation's Partnership 2000 programs here.
PACT in Netanya: In September 2001, the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit entered into a new partnership with JDC and the city of Netanya. Learn more about PACT in Netanya here.
Jewish Renewal in Kiev: Federation's initiative in Kiev is dedicated to renewing Jewish communal life in a city with a Jewish population of over 90,000. Learn more about Jewish Renewal in Kiev here.