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