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On Sunday, May 4, the Greater Ann Arbor Jewish community gathered for a grand celebration of Israel’s 60th birthday. Over 600 celebrants participated in the fourth annual Celebrate Israel Yom Ha’atzmaut festival held at the Ann Arbor JCC on a magnificent, Israel-blue sky day. Click here to view a video recap of the event, created by Robert Axelrod and Noah Tobes. more

This past July, Acting Executive Director Eileen Freed had the opportunity to participate in the United Jewish Communities (UJC) Campaign Chairs and Directors (CCD) Mission.  170 Jewish leaders traveled back and forth through time to learn first hand about the incredible journey and challenges of Israel’s Ethiopian community.   Eileen was accompanied on the mission by the Jewish Federation's 2008 Campaign Chair (and Eileen's husband), Gary Freed. 
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Under the direction of Campaign Co-Chairs Dr. Gary Freed and Susan Fisher, the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County has adopted the theme of Celebrating Jewish Life, which will resonate throughout the year’s campaign and community building events. “The diverse and active Ann Arbor Jewish Community has a lot to celebrate.  The breadth and depth of religious, cultural, educational and social activities available add so much to the fabric of our lives.  This theme is a natural in that it will allow us to showcase all these varied opportunities throughout the year,” said Susan Fisher.
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LA PAZ, Bolivia (JTA) – More than any other single event in recent years, the future of Bolivian Jewry may be determined by the outcome of the country's upcoming national referendum on a new constitution. read more...

"Coming out" in any culture can be fraught with controversy, internal conflict and emotion. And within religious environs, announcing one's homosexual preferences increases the complications exponentially.

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I stand here today moved and appreciative of the trust you have placed in me on behalf of our people. Your trust is of value to me, it places a great duty on me, one which I, as President of the State, will carry with reverence and a deep feeling of mission. click here for more

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