38 | AUGUST 5 • 2021 A sports equipment drive spearheaded by Birmingham high school students Cooper Schoenberg, Carter Lutz, Ethan Wise and Mitchell to Greenberger kicked off recent- ly and will continue through early September. The seniors, who host The Student Section podcast together, are collecting all kinds of sports equipment for children up to 10 years old. The equipment collected will benefit families served by the nonprofit Brilliant Detroit. “My friends and I were fortu- nate growing up to be involved in sports and afford the neces- sary equipment, ” Schoenberg, a member of the Jewish Fund Teen Board, said. “It was a way for us to get fit, have fun, and it’s where we made some of our best friends and learned some important life skills. We want to give back because all kids should know the joy of sports and have access to playing them. ” All four of the members of The Student Section podcast have a passion for service. This is Cooper Schoenberg’s second partnership with Brilliant Detroit. Last summer, the teen partnered with the nonprofit to host a book drive. With a passion for literacy, he mobilized his community and collected a few thousand books for elementary-aged children. Established in 2015, Brilliant Detroit uses underutilized housing stock to create early child and family centers in neighborhoods. These homes provide year-round program- ming and services for children. In each location, neighbors come together for fellowship, activities and learning to assure families and children have what they need to be school ready, healthy and stable. “We are grateful for the efforts of these four young men, ” said Cindy Eggleton, co-founder and CEO of Brilliant Detroit. “This drive is important because it offers our families with children the opportunity to participate in a sport they might not otherwise have afforded due to the cost of equipment. “They also can enjoy the physical, emotional and mental benefits of sports that Cooper, Carter, Ethan and Mitchell have experienced. ” Donations of equipment can be dropped off in marked bins in front of each of the four boys’ houses or mailed to their addresses by emailing Schoenberg at cschoenberg123@gmail. com. Brilliant Detroit is also accepting donations at its Southwest-Chadsey- Condon hub location at 5676 Larkins Street, Detroit MI, 48210. MAZEL TOV! HOW TO SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENTS Mazel Tov! announcements are welcomed for members of the Jewish community. Anniversaries, engagements and weddings with a photo (preferably color) can appear at a cost of $18 each. Births are $10. There is no charge for bar/bat mitzvahs or for special birthdays starting at the 90th. For information, contact Editorial Assistant Sy Manello at smanello@thejewishnews.com or (248) 351-5147 for information or for a mailed or emailed copy of guidelines. Jonas 98th B ernie Jonas of West Bloomfield celebrated his 98th birthday on July 28, 2021, with some of his 37 grandchildren and 96 great-grandchildren, Now in its seventh year of organizing the Metro Detroit Jewish community to participate in movements for racial and economic justice, Detroit Jews for Justice (DJJ) has established itself as a strong partner in the social justice community in Detroit. As DJJ’s founding Executive Director Rabbi Alana Alpert transitions to her next role at Congregation T’Chiyah, DJJ seeks a visionary leader who will bring the organization into its next exciting phase. The new executive director will steward existing relationships and support leaders to represent DJJ in a range of movement spaces, working closely with DJJ’s steering committee to expand organizational capacity through the next stage of growth. Since 2014, DJJ has focused on local issues, which have recently included water, regional transit, immigration justice and workers’ rights. To read the full job description, visit detroitjewsforjustice.org/ jointheteam. Applications are accepted until Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, and should include a resume and cover letter emailed to hiring@ detroitjewsforjustice.org. Jews For Justice Seeks Executive Director SPORTS CATALYST MEDIA Local students hold a collection drive to provide sports equipment to needy. Helping Others Play JN STAFF These high school students from Birmingham are collecting sports equipment for Brilliant Detroit.