6 | JANUARY 6 • 2022 

1942 - 2022

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PURELY COMMENTARY

essay
A New Year’s Message
D

escribing the meaning 
of community, Rabbi 
Lord Jonathan Sacks 
wrote: “It is where I am valued 
simply for who 
I am, how I live 
and what I give 
to others. It is the 
place where they 
know my name.
”
“Community,
” 
Rabbi Sacks 
wrote, is “the 
place where we 
know we’re not alone.
”
I don’t know a better defini-
tion, nor one more relevant. 
Today, as we face the latest 
wave of the global pandemic, 
thousands of individuals in our 
local Jewish community remain 
vulnerable to social isolation, 
along with the loneliness, anx-
iety and depression that often 
come with it. 

Fortunately, we live in one 
of the most caring and close-
knit Jewish communities to 
be found anywhere. There are 
scores of incredible organiza-
tions working to enrich the lives 
of Jewish individuals of every 
age and interest, as well as a 
range of congregations welcom-
ing those seeking spiritual and 
social interaction and growth.
There are some, however, 
who remain outside our warm 
community “tent.
” Some may 
have simply lost connection 
over time, while others, per-
haps, have never been asked.
One of my highest priorities 
as Federation’s CEO is to bring 
Jewish experiences and con-
nection into the lives of more 
of our community members. 
We do this every day through 
our support for Jewish schools, 
camps and other organizations 

that foster Jewish life — from 
BBYO and Hillels on Campus 
to the JCC and Jewish Senior 
Life, among others. It’s also the 
goal of our ever-expanding 
roster of Federation programs, 
which deliver Jewish content 
based on interests, stage of life, 
profession and almost every 
other category.
Alongside our efforts to raise 
and distribute the resources 
necessary to take care of needs 
across the community, we 
also work to build a caring 
and inclusive Jewish home for 
everyone. If even a single Jewish 
individual feels alienated, alone 
or in need of support, our work 
is incomplete.
We can all play a part in this 
effort. I would encourage you 
to reach out to anyone who 
might need assistance, con-
nection or even a moment of 

simple friendship. Remember 
that this is a time when chesed, 
the Jewish concept of kindness 
and compassion, is the most 
important thing you can share. 
And for anyone needing assis-
tance, you can direct them to 
JHELP at jhelp.org or 1-833-
445-4357.
I’
d like to wish you all happi-
ness and health in the coming 
year, as well as my deep grati-
tude. The Jewish Federation — 
and the work we do to take care 
of those in need and support 
this amazing community — is 
possible only through your 
spirit and generosity. Thank 
you for all you have done and 
continue to do for our Jewish 
community. 

Steven Ingber is CEO of the Jewish 

Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.

Steven 
Ingber

