by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Jun 16, 2021 | Community
“If there be among you a person with needs, you shall not harden your heart, but you shall surely open your hand.” (Deuteronomy 15:7). It is with this principle in mind that the Jewish community’s Belonging Task Force has approached work to promote a more...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Jun 2, 2021 | Community
What motivates people to be involved in legacy giving? Each person has a unique story. Martin B. Shichtman, Professor of English and Director of the Center for Jewish Studies at Eastern Michigan University, was willing to share his with Washtenaw Jewish News readers....
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Apr 22, 2021 | Community, Events, Israel Programming
In celebration of Israel’s 73rd Independence Day, an estimated 100 people gathered via Zoom for Choose Your Israel Adventure: An Erev Yom Haatzmaut Celebration, presented by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor’s Israel Center @ the J and the Jewish...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Apr 22, 2021 | Community
Temple Beth Emeth’s Board President Joe Pollak wrote for the Washtenaw Jewish News (April 2021) about why LIFE & LEGACY is such an important program to him. He has graciously agreed to share with us: My grandparents’ synagogue lasted precisely one...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Apr 21, 2021 | Community
From the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor Yesterday, jurors in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin found the defendant guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd. We stand with the Jewish community of...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Apr 8, 2021 | Community
Greater Ann Arbor’s 107 legacy donors are among the 18,000 who will be honored at the first Legacy Donor Appreciation Event sponsored by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s (HGF) LIFE & LEGACY® initiative. The event, to be held virtually on May 25 at 7:30 pm...
