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In a time of isolation, our Jewish community works together as we plan for reopening
By any measure, the last few months have challenged us in ways we could not have imagined before we first heard about a new/novel Coronavirus causing upheaval across the globe. It seems as though in the blink of an eye, here in Michigan, schools and businesses were...
Update on LIFE & LEGACY®
In late February, excitement was building, as the eleven greater Ann Arbor organizations participating in LIFE & LEGACY, finalized their legacy plans and prepared for the scheduled kick-off on March 1. Then everything came to a sudden halt. As COVID-19 forced...
Jewish Federation celebrates transition and community at 2020 Annual Meeting
Over 100 individuals on more than 95 computer screens gathered remotely for the 2020 Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor Annual Meeting Wednesday, June 10. The format of the evening was completely different from previous years, as it was the first, and hopefully...
We Stand in Solidarity
Federation Statement on the Killing of George Floyd The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor joins Jewish and other communities across the nation in expressing our grief and outrage over the killing of George Floyd. We mourn the senseless death of George Floyd and...
2020 Annual Campaign Donor Recognition Roll
Thank You for Powering our Community The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor 2020 Annual Community Campaign Draft Donor Recognition Roll (as of May 26, 2020) *includes a Women's Campaign Gift Prime Minster ($100,000+) Michael Levine King David...
Meet the 2020-2021 Slate for Board of Directors
Continuing Board Members Joelle Abramowitz is a New Jersey native who made her way to Ann Arbor in 2016 via Washington DC, Brussels, Hong Kong, Chicago, and Seattle. She is a PhD economist and works at the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research....
Community Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Community Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources In these uncertain times, Our Jewish Community is Here to Help This page is being updated daily and contains information about the anticipated effects of COVID-19. The rapid progression of COVID-19 and its recent upgrade to...
Creating a Culture of Belonging
By Eileen Freed What does it take to be a Jewish community in which everyone feels they belong? What steps can local organizations, congregations and programs take to demonstrate their openness and accessibility to all? How can the community work together to create an...
The Connection – March 27, 2020
Dear Friends, We don’t typically start The Connection in such a wordy manner. However, we are cognizant that people have been inundated with emails, and we did not want to add to your inbox. We appreciate your indulgence as we share this Shabbat message in its...
Opportunity to Participate in Addressing Jewish Communal Needs and Aspirations
What are the key issues facing the Jewish community today? Ensuring the next generation is connected to our heritage; Anti-Semitism; maintaining a connection to Israel and the rest of the Jewish world; security; ensuring long-term financial sustainability for our communal infrastructure; fostering unity in a time of division; and taking care of people, families and communities in need are just a few that come to mind.