Hillel Students Honored with Prestigious Award for Commitment to Jewish Life in Detroit
Carolyn Klausner and Jacob Rond, Jewish students from Wayne State University, have been named as the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Elaine C. Driker Award — given to Hillel of Metro Detroit students committed to Jewish life in Detroit. Klausner, a third-year physical therapy student, is dedicated to educating others about Israel and celebrating Israeli culture. Rond, a sophomore mechanical engineering student, is dedicated to engaging with the supportive Jewish community.