Federation News
Keep up with the latest news from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor.
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 Reverend 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,...
Remembering October 7: Nova Survivor Maya Izoutcheev to Share Her Story at Ann Arbor Commemoration
By Amichay Findling, Israel & Overseas Programs Manager On Thursday, October 16, in commemoration of the October 7 massacre, the Ann Arbor area Jewish community will gather to remember the horror of that day two years ago — not with empty words, but with...
Jewish Federation Welcomes New Graduate Student Intern Rhyan Orenstein
The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor is so excited to welcome Rhyan Orenstein to the team. Rhyan is a first year Master of Social Work and Jewish Communal Leadership Program student at the University of Michigan and doing her field placement at the Jewish...
Welcoming Ann Arbor’s newest Israeli gap-year volunteers
By Amichay Findling, Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor This August, the Ann Arbor Jewish community welcomed its second cohort of Israeli gap-year volunteers dedicated to the local community – the “ShinShinim.” The name ShinShinim is an acronym for the Hebrew...
JLive: Your New Online Hub for Jewish Ann Arbor
It seems that, in 2025, there should be one easy place online to see all events happening in the greater Ann Arbor Jewish community. Those events should be easily filtered by interest, including social activities, young families, and educational opportunities,...