by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Jan 9, 2026 | Community, Uncategorized
In December, Jewish Federation’s Community Relations Director Rabbi Asher Lopatin led an academic and cultural mission to Syria, with the goal of solidifying and deepening relations with the University of Damascus and the Damascus National Museum and American...
by Rachel Wall | Dec 12, 2025 | Community
Our local Jewish community is lucky to have a core of energetic and dedicated volunteers with the Federation. Because these leaders play such a crucial role in enhancing Jewish life, we’re excited to highlight some of them and their contributions to our community....
by Eileen Freed | Dec 12, 2025 | Community, Uncategorized
In these troubled times, when there are many serious concerns about the actions of the current Israeli government, questions also arise around the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor’s Israel/Overseas allocations from the Annual Community Campaign. Articles in the...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Dec 4, 2025 | Community
More than 400 Attendees at Jewish Federation’s Main Event On November 10, more than 400 members of the greater Ann Arbor Jewish community gathered at Washtenaw Community College for the Jewish Federation’s Main Event. This year’s event featured author and...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Sep 9, 2025 | Community
The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor is so excited to welcome Rhyan Orenstein to the team. Rhyan is a first year Master of Social Work and Jewish Communal Leadership Program student at the University of Michigan and doing her field placement at the Jewish...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Mar 21, 2025 | Community
By Martin B. Shichtman Professor Emeritus of English/Jewish Studies, Eastern Michigan University From February 24 to February 28, 2025, Marty Shichtman (Professor Emeritus, English/Jewish Studies) and Pirooz Aghssa (Professor, Theatre) accompanied a group of 15...
