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JEWISH DETROITERS
PROVIDE SUPPORT
During critical periods in its
history, Jewish Americans have
been generous in their support
of Israel. Jewish Detroiters
and Michiganders have always
maintained a close relationship
with Israel and have made great
contributions to its well-being. This
intimate connection continues to
this day. Definitive proof can be
found in thousands of reports in the
Detroit Jewish Chronicle and Jewish
News.
Jewish communal
organizations such as
the Jewish Federation
of Metropolitan Detroit,
Hadassah, local chapters of
Zionist organizations, and
groups such as the Friends
of Hebrew and Technion
Universities, regularly
raise funds for Israel. In
short, many local Jewish
institutions send financial
support and provide
services to the Jewish
homeland every year.
Individual Jewish
Detroiters devote their time
and resources to supporting
Israel. For example, Max
Fisher left a gigantic mark
on the development of Israel and was a confidant of
Israeli prime ministers. Bill Davidson, a prominent
Detroit automobile supplier, funded multiple projects in
Israel such as facilities at the Hadassah Hospital and the
Davidson Center for archeological research in Jerusalem.
Located near the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the Davidson
Center contributes to extensive archeological research.
In the same area are the Hermelin Steps, maintained by
funding from Doreen and David Hermelin.
Individual donors beyond mega-donors have also made
their mark on Israel. For example, thousands of Jewish
Detroiters have helped plant millions of trees in Israel and
have contributed to a wide array of projects, ranging from
emergency funds and financial support to educational programs,
medical programs like Magen David Adom, Israeli hospitals,
student exchanges and baseball leagues.
Jewish Detroiters have contributed to the well-
being of Israel in many ways beyond financial support. Young
men and women have made Birthright trips to
Israel. Some have joined the IDF as Lone Soldiers
to do their part to protect Israel. Since its found-
ing as a pro-Zionist publication in 1942 by Philip
Slomovitz, the Detroit Jewish News has remained a
staunch supporter of Israel.
Today, Israel is one of the world’s great success
stories. Its rise from a poor country, with
barely 600,000 people
when established in
1948, to a thriving,
diverse and powerful
nation of nearly 10 mil-
lion, is nothing short of
remarkable. All of this
happened in a land that
was largely considered to
be a barren desert.
Modern Israel is a place
of innovation and enter-
prise, colloquially known
as the “Start-Up Nation.”
Not only have Israelis
made great strides as entre-
preneurs, but they have
also excelled in every field
of human endeavor from
agriculture, water conserva-
tion, medicine, physics and
engineering to literature,
film, design and the arts.
Israel is also one
the world’s strongest
democracies and a close
U.S. ally. It has benefited
from generous American
support. The United
States has sent and still
sends support to Israel
and cooperates on many
programs including
cooperation on national
security issues.
As Israel nears a
population of 10 million
citizens, Jewish Detroiters
have a proud legacy of
support for Israel. The
Detroit Jewish News looks forward to continuing to report on
the remarkable story of Israel for many years to come.
As U.S. President John F. Kennedy stated in 1962: “Israel
was not created in order to disappear — Israel will endure and
flourish. It is the child of hope and the home of the brave.”
history, Jewish Americans have
been generous in their support
and Michiganders have always
maintained a close relationship
with Israel and have made great
contributions to its well-being. This
intimate connection continues to
this day. Definitive proof can be
found in thousands of reports in the
Jewish
on the development of Israel and was a confidant of
Israeli prime ministers. Bill Davidson, a prominent
Detroit automobile supplier, funded multiple projects in
Israel such as facilities at the Hadassah Hospital and the
Davidson Center for archeological research in Jerusalem.
Located near the Western Wall in Jerusalem, the Davidson
Center contributes to extensive archeological research.
In the same area are the Hermelin Steps, maintained by
funding from Doreen and David Hermelin.
Individual donors beyond mega-donors have also made
their mark on Israel. For example, thousands of Jewish
Detroiters have helped plant millions of trees in Israel and
to do their part to protect Israel. Since its found-
ing as a pro-Zionist publication in 1942 by Philip
Slomovitz, the Detroit Jewish News
staunch supporter of Israel.
Today, Israel is one of the world’s great success
stories. Its rise from a poor country, with
remarkable. All of this
happened in a land that
was largely considered to
be a barren desert.
of innovation and enter-
prise, colloquially known
as the “Start-Up Nation.”
Not only have Israelis
made great strides as entre-
preneurs, but they have
also excelled in every field
of human endeavor from
agriculture, water conserva-
tion, medicine, physics and
engineering to literature,
film, design and the arts.
Israel is also one
the world’s strongest
democracies and a close
U.S. ally. It has benefited
from generous American
support. The United
States has sent and still
sends support to Israel
and cooperates on many
programs including
cooperation on national
security issues.
As Israel nears a
population of 10 million
citizens, Jewish Detroiters
have a proud legacy of
JEWISH DETROITERS
PROVIDE SUPPORT
During critical periods in its
men and women have made Birthright trips to
Israel. Some have joined the IDF as Lone Soldiers
to do their part to protect Israel. Since its found-
men and women have made Birthright trips to
Israel. Some have joined the IDF as Lone Soldiers
to do their part to protect Israel. Since its found-
OUR COMMUNITY
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