16 | MAY 19 • 2022

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ach year, the Jewish
Federation of
Metropolitan Detroit
honors exceptional individu-
als who have made a positive
impact on the Jewish commu-
nity.

Common characteristics
can be found in outstanding
leaders: a passion to serve
their communities; an active
involvement in the organiza-
tions near and dear to their
hearts; and inspiring others to
do the same.
This year’s awardees have
something else in common —
they grew up with role models
who instilled in them the value
of giving back. It is a lesson
they have not only embraced
but are also now passing down
to a new generation.
Federations Awards Night
will take place on Wednesday,
June 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the
Berman Center for Performing
Arts, 6600 W. Maple Road in
West Bloomfield.
Registration for the event
is free and open to the com-
munity at jewishdetroit.org/
awardsnight.

WILLIAM DAVIDSON
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
AWARDS
Established in 2000, this
award recognizes those who
have devoted a lifetime to
community service. It is one
of Federation’s highest hon-
ors and puts a spotlight on
individuals who have worked
tirelessly for decades to ensure
a vibrant future for the Jewish
community of Detroit and the
Jewish people.
Marta Rosenthal has spent
four decades as a career vol-
unteer. During that time, she
has served as president of the
Michigan Chapter’s National
Council of Jewish Women
and the Sinai Hospital Guild,

and has been active on more
than 25 committees, initiatives
and boards. She served as
co-chair of Federation’s Annual
Campaign, a key leadership
position that impacts the wel-
fare of the entire community.
Israel is particularly close to
her heart, having traveled there
37 times since 1985. A stand-
out in her long list of achieve-
ments is the relationships she
has forged between Detroit
and Israel through Partnership
2Gether, PACT and the
American Technion Society.
Neil Satovsky began his
Jewish communal career in
Federation’s Junior Division,
where he later became presi-
dent. He soon joined several
other Federation committees,
sat on the board of JVS, and
then got involved in Jewish
Apartments and Services,
where he served as president.
During his tenure, he launched
the Eight Over Eighty pro-
gram, which honors seniors
who have made a community
impact. Today, he serves on
the board of Jewish Senior
Life. Satovsky has also lent his
considerable skills to Hillel of
Metro Detroit, where his many
roles included vice president,
and Camp Tamarack, where he
set up a fishing program, a nod
to his longtime hobby.

YOUNG LEADERSHIP
AWARDS
Established in 1965 as a
memorial to the beloved
wife and mother, the Sylvia
Simon Greenberg Young
Leadership Award recog-
nizes exceptional leadership
potential and service to the
Jewish Community by a young
woman. This year’s recipient,
Jessica Katz, has made a sub-
stantial impact on young-adult
focused community work. As
a founding member of The

OUR COMMUNITY

Federation’s 2022 Awards Night
honors outstanding
community leaders.

Honoring the
Best of Jewish
Detroit

ROBBIE TERMAN SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS

Marta Rosenthal
Neil Satovsky

Jessica Katz
Yoni Torgow

Keith Schonberger
Amy Neistein