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OUR COMMUNITY

a variety of offerings for different needs 
and interests.
Its Women’s Division, for example, 
is geared toward enriching the lives of 
Jewish women in different ages and 
stages. This section of the organization 
offers educational opportunities, trips and 
events, which include everything from 
spa days to challah baking to lunch-and-
learn events.
The goal is to strengthen Jewish iden-
tity, enhance experiences with Judaism, 
and share timeless wisdom and val-
ues with the next generation of Jewish 
women.
To learn more about Partners Detroit’s 
Women’s Division, visit partnersdetroit.
org/m4m-division.

BAIS CHABAD TORAH CENTER 
JEWISH WOMEN’S CIRCLE
West Bloomfield’s Bais Chabad Torah 
Center offers a place for the Jewish com-
munity at all levels of religious observance 
to study and learn about Judaism. The 
Center’s Jewish Women’s Circle is a group 
designed specifically for women to con-
nect and meet other like-minded women.
Throughout the year, the Jewish 
Women’s Circle hosts monthly events and 
weekly classes, like sushi, wine and Torah 
sessions, “pink” Shabbats honoring wom-
en’s health and awareness, book clubs and 
floral-making activities, among others.
To learn more about Bais Chabad 
Torah Center Jewish Women’s Circle, visit 
baischabad.com.

WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY 
— JEWISH FEDERATION OF 
METROPOLITAN DETROIT
Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy group 
is a 4,000-member strong organization 
that raises more than $6 million annually 
for Federation-supported programs and 
services. It includes Jewish women in 
Metro Detroit at all ages and stages of life 
who are committed to being changemak-
ers and community leaders in the Jewish 
world.
Through networking, learning, fund-
raising, volunteering and socializing, 
Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy group 
discusses key issues facing women today. 

Members have an opportunity to connect 
to the Jewish community in a personal 
way, be a role model for thousands of 
other women and to inspire the next gen-
eration of female leaders.
Among Women’s Philanthropy pro-
grams are Jewish Working Women’s 
Network and Young Women’s 
Philanthropy.
The Jewish Working Women’s Network 
includes a Facebook page with more than 
1,700 members and offers networking 
events and resource programs. It’s an 
outlet for Jewish women in the area to 
network professionally, find employment, 
meet clients and even learn about or 
explore new career paths.
Young Women’s Philanthropy, on the 
other hand, is for women moving beyond 
NEXTGen, Federation’s young adult 
organization, or women who haven’t pre-
viously connected with Federation. Here, 
young women share their interests and 
passions and work directly with the larger 
philanthropy group to make a difference 
in the community.
“We are engaged with key issues facing 
women and the world today, as well as 
actively working to advance the strength 
and welfare of our local and interna-
tional Jewish community,” says Women’s 

Philanthropy President Betsy Heuer. “We 
are networking, learning, fundraising, 
volunteering and socializing together.”
Federation’s full catalog of offerings for 
Jewish area women include Tikkun Olam 
Volunteers, Young Women’s Philanthropy, 
Jewish Working Women’s Network, Up 
Next, Israel Connections, travel experi-
ences and an annual signature fundrais-
ing event.
To learn more about Women’s 
Philanthropy or other women’s groups 
at Jewish Federation of Metropolitan 
Detroit, visit jewishdetroit.org.

ROSH CHODESH SOCIETIES
Global initiatives known as Rosh Chodesh 
Societies strive toward transforming the 
lives of Jewish women, families and great-
er Jewish communities through shared 
Jewish experiences. This international net-
work includes a mix of women scholars, 
leaders and educators who provide adult 
education alongside cultural and social 
programs.
Jewish Metro Detroit hosts its own share 
of Rosh Chodesh Societies, including 
those at The Well, Adat Shalom Synagogue 
and The Shul in West Bloomfield.
“The Well has created and supported 
Rosh Chodesh circles for young adults 

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Federation’s Women Philanthropy’s fundraising event

