Museum of Jewish Michigan
Centers for Engagement
General Donation
Tribute Donation
Michigan Women Who Made A Difference
Joshua Society
Fred M. Butzel
Service and Philanthropy Were the Heart of His Soul
Service and Philanthropy Were the Heart of His Soul
Albert Kahn: Jewish Detroit’s Favorite Architect
The flag of the city of Detroit was designed by David Heineman in 1907
Bottling, plastics and packaging visionary with a passion for the arts
First female intern at Hurley Hospital devoted life to aiding women and children
Helped lay the foundations for Jewish social services throughout Detroit.
David Emil Henieman, born in Detroit on October 17, 1865, was the son of Emil and Fanny Butzel Heineman, prominent Jewish Detroiters who ran a clothing store within Detroit’s Russell House on Campus Martius, and were very involved in the community.
She served as president for some thirty years of the Detroit Ladies' Society for the Support of Hebrew Widows and Orphans in the State of Michigan, popularly known as The Frauen Verein.
David Emil Henieman, born in Detroit on October 17, 1865, was the son of Emil and Fanny Butzel Heineman, prominent Jewish Detroiters who ran a clothing store within Detroit’s Russell House on Campus Martius, and were very involved in the community.
The Butzel company not only provided uniforms to the Union soldiers during the Civil War, but the brothers also helped provide safe passage for slaves making their way along the Underground Railroad.
