OUR COMMUNITY

48 | JULY 14 • 2022 

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or the first time in over 
a decade, the Detroit 
Jewish community will 
be traveling to Israel together. 
Thanks to an anonymous 
donor, the Jewish Federation 
of Metropolitan Detroit is 
announcing that additional 
needs-based subsidies for the 
Motor City Mission are now 
available, making this once-
in-a-lifetime journey to the 
Homeland more accessible to 
more people.
From March 12-21, 2023, 
the Motor City Mission will 
bring hundreds of Jewish 

Detroiters together for a 
meaningful adults-only 
experience featuring the 
whole range of Israel’s rich 
history, heritage and culture. 
Highlights include itinerary 
items unique to this journey 
alone, including interactive 
site visits with Federation’s 
partners JAFI, JDC and World 
ORT, plus time in Michigan’s 
Central Galilee partnership 
region. 
“We’re thrilled to be able 
to announce these additional 
subsidies. It’s a fantastic 
opportunity to help those in 

our community make their 
dream trip to Israel a reality,” 
said Motor City Mission 
Co-Chair Lisa Broder. 
“Our goal is to make 
the mission as affordable 
as possible for as many 
people as possible. We really 
encourage people to apply,” 
added Mission Co-Chair Bill 
Goldstein.
Applications for the new 
subsidies are being accepted 
now through Aug. 8 (recipients 
will be confirmed the week 
of Aug. 15.) These subsidies 

are in addition to one you 
may have already received, 
are based on financial need, 
and are not guaranteed for 
everyone. Applications are 
confidential, and all applicants 
will remain anonymous during 
the review process.
Apply at MotorCityMission.
org/subsidy. To learn more 
about the Mission, visit 
MotorCityMission.org. 

The Motor City Mission is co-chaired 

by Lisa and Richard Broder, and Diane 

and Bill Goldstein.

Now you can’t afford not to go.

More Subsidies for 
2023 Motor City 
Mission to Israel

JCRC/AJC Meets with Security Officials

Gesher Human Services Offers 
New ‘Women to Work’ Course
 

On June 30, Rabbi Asher Lopatin, executive director of 
JCRC/ AJC, met with a European delegation of security 
officials and experts brought to Detroit by Global Ties 
Detroit to discuss safety and security issues the Jewish 
community in America faces. Meetings took place at 
Congregation Beth Shalom and Kehillat Etz Chayim in 
Oak Park. 

“Women to Work,” a free four-
week course offered by Gesher 
Human Services (formerly JVS 
+ Kadima), begins July 14 with 
an in-person informational 
meeting at the organization’s 
headquarters (29699 Southfield 
Road, Southfield). The program 
will be held during eight 
sessions on Tuesdays and 
Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, 
starting on July 19. 
“Women to Work” is aimed 
at women who are ready to 
return to the workforce, some 
of whom may have had their 
employment put on hold earlier 
in the pandemic, and who may 
be concerned about the current 
economic climate and inflation. 
“
Any woman who has been 
out of the workforce for a 
while but is now concerned 
about her or her family’s 
finances, can gain invaluable 

employment-related support 
through ‘Women to Work,’” 
said Jason Charnas, director of 
Business and Career Services. 
“Modern tools in job searching, 
expert help in resume writing 
and networking and even stress 
management are all available to 
help Metro Detroit women get 
the job they need and deserve, 
to help their families cope with 
current high inflation.”
Once the course is complete, 
participants will continue 
to receive ongoing support 
including advice on career steps, 
other training opportunities, 
salary negotiations and more. 
For more information on 
“Women to Work” and to 
register for the program, 
contact Judy Richmond at 
(248) 233-4232 or email her at 
jrichmond@jvshumanservices.
org. 

Rabbi Asher Lopatin and visiting security officials from 
Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Switzerland, Poland, 
Serbia, Slovakia and Sweden.

