Rabbi Alon Tolwin is the founder of Aish Detroit and a prominent, now-retired educator who brought engaging, accessible Jewish adult education to Michigan in 1985. Originally from Jerusalem, he established Aish Detroit with a focus on building community through personal relationships and Torah study. His legacy continues through his son, Rabbi Simcha Tolwin, who currently leads the branch
March 8, 2026
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 offic...