Federation News
Keep up with the latest news from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor.
Investing in the Future of Local Jewish Life
Are you interested in strengthening the local Jewish community? The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Ann Arbor offers a powerful way to create a lasting impact. Founded in 1998 as the planned giving arm of the Jewish Federation, the Foundation helps individuals...
Statement on Antisemitic Violence in Michigan
Yesterday, the Michigan Jewish community was shaken by a horrifying act of antisemitic violence at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield—a place that should always be a sanctuary for Jewish learning, prayer, and connection. We wish we were surprised. We are not. And that...
Engaging the Israeli Community
In advance and recognition of Women’s History Month, a group of Israeli women gathered February 24, 2026 in Ann Arbor for an evening of aromatherapy, connection, and community building. Coordinated by the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, the aromatherapy...
Greater Ann Arbor Jewish Federation Organizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony in Lansing
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor, in partnership with the Zekelman Holocaust Center, convened Michigan state senators and representatives for an International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration at the...
Rabbi Asher Lopatin leads an Academic and Cultural Mission To Syria
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...
Get to Know Our Volunteers: Meet Larry Adler and Sierra Imwalle
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....
Sending Money Overseas: Where Ann Arbor’s Dollars Go (Part 3)
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...
Jewish Federation Welcomes New Finance Director
The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor is thrilled to welcome Teri Anderson to its professional team as Finance Director. Teri began in this role in November 2025. A lifelong Michigander, Teri comes to the Federation with more than 20 years of finance and human...
New Tax Law Brings Giving Opportunities for 2025
By Osnat Gafni-Pappas The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) passed by Congress earlier this year introduces several important tax changes that may affect how one plans their charitable giving. Some of these updates make 2025 an especially good year...
Commemorating October 7 in Ann Arbor
By Amichay Findling On October 16, the night after Simchat Torah, the greater Ann Arbor Jewish community gathered at the JCC to commemorate the horrific October 7 massacre. While two years in the past, that day in 2023 is still painfully present for many, and the...