Federation News

By Danielle and Lahav, the Ann Arbor ShinShinim Danielle and Lahav came to Ann Arbor to strengthen the connections between the Ann Arbor Jewish community and Israel, sharing the Israeli atmosphere through informal education - interactive lessons that include music,...

Traveling to Israel right now may seem like a questionable choice at best. But with the right precautions, thoughtful planning, and communal support, it can be a transformational opportunity. That’s why the greater Ann Arbor Jewish community is planning a 10-day trip...

By Rebecca Rich, Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor On March 25, 2025, over 80 Black and Jewish people of all ages came together at the JCC of Greater Ann Arbor to celebrate their joint journeys to freedom through the lens of a Passover Seder. The Freedom Seder is...

The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor will be holding its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7pm and invites the community to attend. The Annual Meeting offers an opportunity to celebrate the past year—and there is much to celebrate. Headlining this...

By Jewish Federation Staff The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor is delighted to announce six local initiatives awarded grants for collaboration and innovation in the local Jewish community. Two grants were awarded from the Zelma Weisfeld Fund for Culture and...

As concerned citizens who care deeply about our community’s most vulnerable older adults, we feel compelled to speak up and urge county leaders to implement the senior millage quickly, effectively, and with minimal administrative overhead. Our seniors—especially those...

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. Our...

By: Eyal Meirovich, “Brothers and Sisters for Israel” and Amichay Findling, the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor sent out a unique solidarity mission to Israel in March 2024. During this mission, the participants had...

Rabbi Asher Lopatin: Reflections on my first year as JCRC Director and the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor's Director of Community Relations To all the members of the Greater Ann Arbor Jewish Community: It has been a fascinating, rewarding, and fulfilling year...

By Danielle and Lahav, the Ann Arbor ShinShinim Danielle and Lahav came to Ann Arbor to strengthen the connections between the Ann Arbor Jewish community and Israel, sharing the Israeli atmosphere through informal education - interactive lessons that include music,...