The Dembs and Lesson families created this fund in the merit of their beloved Ryan z”l in order to sustain his legacy and memory. Dennis Dembs very generously supported the first ever Ryan Dembs Mission to Israel which helped 41 women experience the wonder and beauty of their Jewish heritage and deeply connect with our brothers and sisters in Israel during this difficult time. His support, and that of the entire family, will impact the entire Detroit Jewish community, because every mitzvah and act of kindness performed by the participants while in Israel and continuing since their return in late May will surely serve to elevate both Ryan’s and Denny Dembs’ memory.
This fund will help perpetuate this gift and help continue the mission begun by the Dembs and Lesson families.
A thriving, flourishing Yeshiva means a thriving, flourishing Jewish Detroit.
Thanks to generous supporters like you, we can keep our doors open — and keep building generations of committed Jewish families.
“Those young people...their sense of passion...comes from a spirit deep within them, the people who look after them, and the community of Detroit.”
Yeshiva Beth Yehudah Annual Dinner 2018
“Yeshiva Beth Yehudah, without a doubt, is the future of our people, of our community, and of the world we hope to influence — for many years to come.”
“The school serves the needs of the community with incredible offerings for students of diverse needs. You are doing G-d's work and it's an honor to be with all of you tonight.”
Yeshiva Beth Yehudah Annual Dinner 2019
“Tzedaka is the underpinning of a life well lived. May the future for each and every child be a future that is bright, strong, and devoted to the service of G-d and the support of His Torah.”
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