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Detroit Jewish Community Mobilizes After Tel Aviv–JFK Delta Flight Diverts to DTW

Volunteers delivered kosher meals plus on-site care following Delta hotel vouchers.

Overview

  • Delta Flight 235 from Tel Aviv to New York diverted to Detroit because of severe blizzard conditions reported in the New York area.
  • Delta issued complimentary hotel vouchers for all passengers, according to community reports.
  • Local organizers launched WhatsApp groups and arranged bus transportation to move travelers from the airport to nearby neighborhoods.
  • Coordinator Daniel Greenbaum worked with Jerusalem Pizza and Hatzalah volunteers in Detroit to organize a large food delivery and on-site assistance.
  • Volunteers provided 65 large pizzas, eight gluten-free pies, several vegan or cheeseless pies, 150 fries, 50 tuna or egg sandwiches, and cases of water and Snapple, drawing grateful responses from passengers.