From Ford to Torah in Detroit - The Inside Story Of Jewish Outreach

In this episode Sanford Burstyn hosts Rabbi Alon Tolwin, founder of Aish HaTorah Detroit. Moved from Jerusalem in the early 1980’s, he worked as a computer programmer at Ford in Dearborn. In 1985, he opened Aish Detroit offices in Birmingham and Franklin, Michigan. These suburbs of Detroit both had strong Jewish demographics. With a $20,000,000 partner, 8 employees, and 10 volunteers, they did the same thing as Aish HaTorah Global — offering engaging adult Jewish educational programs that brought Jews together from across denominational lines. Its impact uplifted people to live more peaceful, thoughtful, and spiritual lives. Rabbi Tolwin made Jewish learning fun and accessible. His legacy lives on through his son, Rabbi Simcha Tolwin, and daughter-in-law Rebbetzin Estie Tolwin. Also learn about Rabbi Noah Weinberg - Aish Hatorah Global Aish (Fire in English) HaTorah was founded by Rabbi Noah Weinberg in 1974. Aish HaTorah HQ is in Jerusalem (thanks to the Dan Family), and a stone’s throw to the Western Wall. With deep resources of people, and money Aish delivers Orthodox Jewish education, enlightens Jews in over 100 cities, in 11 countries, on 6 continents. Strengthening Jewish identity, through one on one, in-person learning classes, seminars, and on the web with digital content. Jews of all backgrounds connecting to their heritage, and living Aish Detroit — https://www.aishdetroit.com/ https://about.aish.com/ https://aish.com/the_greatness_of_rabbi_weinberg_ztl/ 🎧 Watch now and join the conversation.