Federation News
Keep up with the latest news from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor.
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...
2026 Draft Donor Recognition Roll
The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor 2026 Annual Community CampaignDraft Donor Recognition Roll (List as of 12/4/2025) Thank you for your generous support of our community! Please accept our apologies in advance for any inadvertent omissions or errors. If we’ve...
More than 400 Attendees at Jewish Federation’s Main Event
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...
December 2025 JCRC Newsletter: Letter From Asher Lopatin
Dear friends, JCRC is entering an exciting time of connecting with the broader community and making a difference in all of Washtenaw County and beyond. We have solidified our Black Jewish Coalition with a wonderful bus tour of the history of the Underground Railroad...
Meet JCRC’s Coalition Partners
In every JCRC newsletter issue, we’ll spotlight one of our coalition partners.This time, we’re excited to feature Reverand Carnel Richardson, Pastor from the Metropolitan Memorial Baptist Church at Ypsilanti and a founding member of our Black-Jewish Coalition. Q: What...
Resources for Those in Need, Ways to Help
With ongoing changes in social safety net funding and the rising costs of living, the Jewish Federation knows this is a time of great uncertainty for many in our community. The Jewish community is here for anyone who needs an extra hand to make it through. Please...
New Tax Law Brings Giving Opportunities for 2025
The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) passed by Congress earlier this year introduces several important tax changes that may affect how you plan your charitable giving. Some of these updates make 2025 an especially good year to be generous, before new...
Sending Money Overseas: Where Ann Arbor’s Dollars Go (Part 2)
In these troubled times, when there are many questions and 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. In the...
Starting Our New Chapter in Ann Arbor
By Carmel and Ori, ShinShinim Carmel and Ori came to Ann Arbor to strengthen the connections between the greater Ann Arbor Jewish community and Israel through informal education - interactive lessons that include music, culture, Israeli childhood games, food, and...
The Jewish Federation Announces $2M Annual Community Campaign Goal!
Our donors help unite and strengthen our Jewish community to shape a vibrant, resilient future – a flourishing Jewish community that is welcoming & inclusive, educated & engaged, safe & secure, caring, active, and connected to our local community, Israel,...