They Came ‘ORT’ and Played

faces&places They Came ‘ORT’ — and Played

ORT’s Come ORT and Play Fundraiser, sponsored by the Suburban Collection, was held on Sunday, Sept. 12. The event — planned by co-chairs by Jill Ingber and Lindsey Maddin, along with an enthusiastic planning committee — was a huge success, raising significant funds and attracting nearly 600 attendees in support of ORT’s critical mission of impacting lives through education.

Three generations of families — children, their parents and grandparents, too — had a fun-filled day at ORT’s carnival, playing games for awesome prizes, enjoying the petting zoo and pony rides, eating carnival treats, getting their faces painted, using fun props at the photo booth, testing their skills at slot car racing and so much more!

In addition to the exciting activities, there was one lucky winner of ORT’s $2,500 cash raffle prize, sponsored by 1st Securities Mortgage.

Save the date for next year’s event, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ORT

World ORT Board Member Larry Wolfe and ORT America Board Member Andi Wolfe with their grandson Jackson enjoying the Come ORT and Play fundraiser.

Co-Chairs Jill Ingber and Lindsey Maddin. Attendees enjoying the Monster Blast carnival game at Come ORT and Play.

THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS

36 UNDER 36 Nominations Now Open!

Do you know someone making an impact in the community for this special honor?

Nominations for The Detroit Jewish News’ annual 36 under 36 are now open to recognize doers, activists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, community organizers and other young Jewish professionals reshaping and broadening Metro Detroit’s Jewish community.

Do you know someone who gives of themselves to the community in robust — and often thankless — ways?

Someone you admire and aspire to be like?

Someone whose accomplishments you want to celebrate?

Jews in the D 36 UNDER 36

Leaders Among Us

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The Well and the Jewish News spotlight 36 up-and-coming leaders in the Metro Detroit Jewish community.

Each year, The Well and the Jewish News partner to recognize young leaders, humanitarians, educators, social activists and entrepreneurs who are reshaping and broadening the Jewish community in Metro Detroit. Nominees submitted by community members were sent to a panel of impartial volunteer judges who had the difficult task of choosing only 36 names from the list of impressive young professionals. Here, meet this year’s cohort of “36 Under 36” — the kinds of people we admire and aspire to be, whose accomplishments we want to celebrate and who we want the world to know make their home in Metro Detroit. If you know these individuals, you know why they were chosen. If you haven’t met them yet, you’ll want to — soon. We asked the honorees to submit brief bios. Here they are, in no particular order.

JOSH GERSHONOWICZ Josh Gershonowicz is founder and CEO of Rebuild Group, a fast-growing marketing agency contributing to the renaissance of Midtown Detroit. Started in 2012, Rebuild breaks the mold on the large agency model — from brand positioning to campaign creation and implementation. Josh and his team set out to create a different approach to marketing and advertising, centered on a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, creative tension, curiosity and hustle. He has worked diligently to focus on creating emotional experiences people have as they interact with brands. He said he believes Detroit’s next hit neighborhood will be Milwaukee Junction: “The future home where art and technology meet,” he said. A graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, Josh combines his business acumen with a personal sense of philanthropic duty. His charitable work, which includes Midtown Detroit Inc., Hebrew Free Loan and sponsoring the Boy Scouts of America Dodge for Detroit Dodgeball Tournament, underscores his commitment to the city he calls home. Josh is also a real estate developer and a Huffington Post contributor. He was married in 2016 and has an 18-month-old son. His favorite Jewish food is his wife’s kugel. JESSICA GOLDBERG At 15, Jessica Goldberg noticed the lack of support for siblings in the mental health and developmental disability communities. So she started Sib4Sib, a support network for individuals who have a sibling who struggles with mental health or has cognitive or developmental differences. In three years, Jessica has built Sib4Sib into a thriving community with four different support groups (facilitated by licensed professionals), resources, networking, advocacy and social outings — all free of charge. Jessica serves as the executive director and president of Sib4Sib, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has raised more than $100,000. A senior this year at North Farmington High School, Jessica looks forward to attending college in fall 2020 and passing the executive director position of Sib4Sib to a part-time professional. Jessica will remain involved on the board of directors. In addition to Sib4Sib, Jessica holds leadership positions in Teen Volunteer Corps, the Jewish Fund Teen Board and Youth United Interfaith Camp. She wants to thank her parents, Scot and Judy Goldberg, Sammi Shapiro, Max Newman, Barrett Harr, Betty Chu, Martha Goldberg, the Wish and Mall families, and the entire community for its support on this exciting journey. Jessica resides in Farmington Hills with her family and goldendoodle, Goldie. More info at Sib4Sib.org.

KIM RUBIN

Kim Rubin, 34, of Novi is an entrepreneur and the sole practitioner of Rubin Psychological Services, specializing in behavioral/developmental pediatrics. Kim moved to Metro Detroit after graduating from Indiana University, where she earned her Ph.D. in psychology, and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Springfield, Ill.), where she completed her residency. In Springfield, she volunteered to start a NFTY youth group, which became recognized regionally and nationally for its rapid growth and emphasis on performing mitzvot throughout the community. In Michigan, where she married her husband, Mike, Kim started working at the Children’s Center of Wayne County, specializing in autism assessment and treatment. In her own practice, she now helps children and adolescents overcome social, educational and behavioral issues. Additionally, she mentors younger therapists to help them hone their skills to help others. Kim enjoys involving her children, Reece, Brooks and Chase, in the Jewish community through events hosted by The Well, Adat Shalom Synagogue, Temple Israel and PJ Library. She has a great core group of Jewish families who share the same values, have children who will grow up together and girlfriends who don’t mind sharing a bottle of wine. Unbeknownst to many friends, continued on page 28 FEBRUARY 13 • 2020 | 27

GO ONLINE TO THEJEWISHNEWS.COM AND NOMINATE THEM BY NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A special group of seven volunteer judges will be reviewing submissions and choosing the 36 winners. Honorees will receive free three-year subscriptions to the JN and be featured in a February 2022 issue.