26 | NOVEMBER 28 • 2024 members to discuss pressing issues, foster solidarity and strengthen ties. Jewish Federation of Detroit Board President Gary Torgow was the chair of the General Assembly this year (see related story on page 4). About 50 Jewish communal leaders made up Detroit’s delegation at the Stand Together event. Dr. Conrad Giles, honorary presi- dent of World ORT and longtime local community leader and philanthropist, was at the event. Giles said that at this particular time in Israel’s history and in the history of the Jewish people, “being together” is incredibly impactful. “I’ve been coming to the General Assembly since 1982, and I never fail to leave without being enthused, ener- gized and so confident that as a people, we will continue to do what we’ve always done through the millennia, ” Giles said. “It’s especially great being here with so many individuals from Detroit who share this vision. “Perhaps the most beautiful thing I could say is there are so many people I have never seen before, so I know the next generation is going to carry on the tradition of our great Jewish com- munity. ” Dennis Bernard, chair of JFNA ’s Security and Antisemitism Committee and past president of the United Jewish Foundation of Detroit, said Stand Together is a wonderful way to not only bring Jewish Detroit together, but also for all the other Jewish commu- nities in North America to unite and stand together in strength, while doing it in a peaceful way. “I really hope the Israelis who are here understand we, as American Jews. are with them, and we will not leave them or desert them, ” Bernard said of the event. “We feel their pain, their pride, their strength and their unity. I hope everybody who has been person- ally affected by Oct. 7 feels that we’re with them. ” Dennis Bernard ETHAN SHULMAN The 2024-25 Detroit Shinshinim were in attendance Israeli singer Idan Raichel performs. STEPHEN JAFFE STEPHEN JAFFE Relatives of Israeli hostages were in attendance. ABBY GREENAWALT ETHAN SHULMAN Attendees holding up signs reading “Bring Them Home Now” LARRY LEVIN “I REALLY HOPE THE ISRAELIS THAT ARE HERE UNDERSTAND WE AS AMERICAN JEWS ARE WITH THEM, AND WE WILL NOT LEAVE THEM OR DESERT THEM.” — DENNIS BERNARD OUR COMMUNITY continued from page 24 MATERIALS Almost Anything* BOLD and BRIGHT. *Items not allowed: • Glitter • Light blue crayons • Pencils • Computer generated artwork REQUIREMENTS A fully completed entry form (below) as well as a color photo of the artist who submitted. Photos must be taped or glued to the back of the art submission along with the entry form. Please no staples or paperclips. Only one submission per child is allowed. PRIZES $100 GRAND PRIZE and their submission on the front cover of December 19th issue of the Detroit Jewish News. First, Second, and Third place winners in each age category will receive $18. DEADLINE: Sunday, December 8, 2024 PLEASE MAIL SUBMISSIONS OR DROP IN THE BOX OUTSIDE OF OUR OFFICE: The Detroit Jewish News ATTN: CCC 32255 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 205 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Artist's Name:_______________________________________________________________________ Age:___________ Parents' Names: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________________________________ State:__________ Zip:________________ Day Phone:___________________________________ Evening Phone: _______________________________________ Email:_________________________________________________________________________________________________ School:_______________________________________ Religious School:______________________________________ SEND TO: The Detroit Jewish News ATTN: CCC | 32255 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 205, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 ENTRY FORM CHANUKAH A