DECEMBER 29 • 2022 | 15

JUNE
» Jewish Federation of 
Metropolitan Detroit announces 
its annual campaign that ended 
on May 31 was the largest in 
history. The campaign raised 
$35.45 million. 

» June 1 — Jewish Federation 
of Metropolitan Detroit Awards 
night. Marta Rosenthal, Jessica 
Katz, Amy Neistein, Neil 
Satovsky, Keith Schonberger and 
Yoni Torgow are honored. 

» June 20 — Israeli Prime 
Minister Bennett and Alternate 
Prime Minister Yair Lapid 
announce decision to dissolve 
the coalition, leading to a fifth 
election in Israel in less than 
four years.

» June 21-July 15 — After 
two-year hiatus, Detroit Teen 
Mission to Israel resumes. 

» June 22 — At 25th annual JVS 
and Kadima Strictly Business 
fundraising event, the two orga-
nizations announce their new 
name after their merger will be 
Gesher Human Services. 

» June 24 — U.S. Supreme Court 
overturns Roe v Wade removing 
federal protection for the right 
to an abortion and unleashing 
political turmoil in many states. 

JULY
» Rising inflation becomes a 
serious issue in America. 

» July 14 — President Joe Biden 
makes a state visit to Israel. 

» July 14 — JN’s 80th anniversa-
ry issue is published

ABOVE: Teen Mission 
participants enjoyed Ben 
Midbar Bedouin hospital-
ity. Credit: David Estrin of 
Estrin Productions

LEFT: Cantor Rachel 
Gottlieb Kalmowitz led 
attendees in song at a 
Reproductive Rights Rally 
at Temple Israel on June 
29.

Biden makes his first presidential visit to Israel.

YEVGENIYA GAZMAN

ISRAEL 21C 

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