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Detroit Repair fellows and 
alumni facilitated three 
different service projects 
themed “service in the suk-
kah” at the University of 
Michigan’s Hillel for 75 stu-
dents. Participants packed 
spice bottles for the Detroit 
community fridge, made tug 
toys for Rebel Dogs Detroit 

and made bookmarks (to 
be distributed with books) 
for Life Remodeled’s safe 
Halloween. 
Though some projects had 
to be brought inside because 
of the rain, the dedication of 
these volunteers to show up 
and serve led to successful 
events for all. 

Some 75 students from University of Michigan Hillel joined Detroit 
Repair fellows and alumni for three service projects during Sukkot.

U-M Hillel Helps

The National Council of 
Jewish Women-Michigan 
held its annual Women of 
Vision benefit Oct. 19 at Adat 
Shalom Synagogue.
Receiving awards from the 
National Council of Jewish 
Women were Barbara Wallace, 
Mindy Salzberg-Siegel and 
Denise Kalt of Kneaded with 
Love, a group of local women 
who bake and donate bread 
to community food pantries, 
and Gardner White President 
Rachel Stewart, who is the 
fourth generation of her fami-

ly to run the company.
This year’s keynote speech 
featured acclaimed journalist 
John Quiñones, creator and 
host of What Would You Do? 
and an ABC News veteran.
Funds raised will 
support various efforts and 
community service projects, 
including but not limited to 
Back 2 School Store, Literacy 
Outreach, Wrapped in 
Love (which provides fleece 
blankets for hospitalized 
children) and Kosher Meals 
on Wheels. 

COURTESY OF NCJW-MI

Women of Vision 
Benefit a Success

Guests enjoy 
event lunch.

Josephine S. Weiner Award 
recipients “Kneaded with 
Love” Mindy Salzberg-Siegel, 
Denise Kalt, Barbara Wallace

Lauren Koenigsberg, Susie Jacob, John Quiñones, 
Sallyjo Levine, Carol Rosenfeld, Susan Gertner

Woman of Vision Award 
recipient Rachel Stewart

