When Jehan Berman saved
the lives of his loved ones,
we helped ensure he didn't lose
his own life in the process.

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"Newish and Jewish"

Hillel of Metro Detroit enjoys Jewish-themed
tour of the city.

Hannah Fine

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Jehan Berman was shielding his wife and son during a
mortar attack in southern Israel in August, when he was
critically injured by a piece of shrapnel. But thanks to
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agency, Jehan got the lifesaving care he needed. "If it
weren't for MDA," he says, "I don't think I'd be here today."
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jewish@edu writer

illel of Metro Detroit's
"Jewish in the D"
committee worked
with D:hive to host an interac-
tive bus tour on Oct. 26 themed
Newish and Jewish, as it aimed
to highlight up-and-coming sites
with a Jewish spin in Detroit.
We began the afternoon at
D:hive, a hub for Detroit experi-
ences, with a bagel brunch and
activity, which I organized and
ran as a member of the "Jewish
in the D" committee.
Using information provided
by the Jewish Historical Society
of Michigan, we created "Then
and Now" cards. The "Then"
cards showcased old Jewish
buildings and sites in Detroit,
while their "Now" counterparts
explained what the building is
now. Each student was given
Rachael Efros and Hannah Fine
a card and had to find their
pass out water bottles for the Jewish
match. Though tricky at times,
in the D tour.
it was a great way for the
students to get to meet one
another while also learning
about Jewish Detroit.
Following the mixer, we
boarded the bus to explore
Detroit. As a Wayne State
University student who lives
on campus, I always try to take
advantage of the city, and credit
myself for knowing a lot of what
goes on. I was surprised at how
much I learned and got to see
on the tour.
The bus tour, led by D:hive,
was not only informative, but
also engaging and active. We
had time to explore the Belle
Isle Conservatory and Aquarium,
stroll along the River Walk and
check out the action at the
Fisher Building. I learned about
At the Belle Isle Conservatory:
Khaya Manashirova, Southfield;
the hot new spots in Detroit as
Rachel Miller, West Bloomfield; and
well as some classic favorites.
Jenny Peysakhova, Oak Park.
Along the way, I was able to
use my new knowledge from
the "Then and Now" activity to
recall what some of the buildings used to be.
Hillel of Metro Detroit's "Jewish in the D"
Being part of the "Jewish in the D" com-
program is sponsored by a grant from the
mittee has allowed me to pursue and com-
Jewish Fund, established from the 1997 sale
bine two of my passions — living in Detroit
proceeds from Sinai Hospital. @
and being Jewish. Both play an important
and active role in my life, and getting to
Hannah Fine of West Bloomfield is a soph-
share this with my peers has truly enhanced
omore in the honors program at Wayne
my college experience.
State University.

