by Eileen Freed | Nov 14, 2023 | Community, Statements
By Eileen Freed, Executive Director, Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor Since that horrible Saturday morning, October 7, when Hamas terrorists invaded Israel from Gaza, the Jewish community has worked together to act in support of Israel, to highlight the plight...
by Eileen Freed | Nov 14, 2023 | Community, Events, Israel Programming, Statements
Thank you for being with us in community at this difficult time. We’re grateful to be able to gather here, in the heart of our city. We do so not as a sign of protest, rather in appreciation for the safety we feel here. We are grateful to our city leaders and the Ann...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Jun 9, 2023 | Community, Statements, Uncategorized
Rabbis Nadav Caine (Beth Israel Congregation) and Josh Whinston (Temple Beth Emeth) have shared the message below with their congregations. The communication was precipitated by antisemitic incidences experienced by members of their congregations and by the Ann Arbor...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Mar 4, 2022 | Community, Statements
The Jewish Federations of North America condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and are deeply concerned for the wellbeing of the country’s entire population, including the Jewish community. We pray for safety for all, and for a speedy end to the hostilities. We are...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Jan 20, 2022 | Community, Educational, Statements
Watch the recording of the 1/18/22 city council meeting here Hear from community members in the Public Comment portion of the meeting beginning around 8 minutes into the recording. Hear Mayor Taylor’s remarks and the Council’s discussion of the resolution...
by Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | Mar 25, 2021 | Community, Statements
“We left Egypt an erev rav- a ‘mixed multitude.’ The motley band who fled was a diverse group, joined not by one color, but one dream: liberation. We remain a mixed multitude today, and we know the promise of redemption must be for everyone.” -Rabbi Angela Buchdahl...
