Federation News
Keep up with the latest news from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor.
Jewish Federation Launches Jewish Community New Board Member Training
This winter, forty board members from almost every local Jewish congregation and organization gathered for a three-part educational experience coordinated by the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor and funded by the Jewish Community Foundation. The aim of the...
2026-2027 Board of Directors Slate & Bios
Approved at Federation’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 at 7pm Continuing Board Members:Larry AdlerJeremy BloomGalit DunietzSusan FisherDavid LauerJoan LowensteinAnnie Wolock Up for Election for a New 2-Year Term:Jack FuchsmanJulie GrandBruce...
Democrats and Republicans of Washtenaw County Come Together for an Evening of Civic Engagement
More than 60 community members gathered at Beth Israel Congregation February 18 for a special evening of civic engagement, hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Ann Arbor (JCRC) and co-sponsored by A More Perfect Nation: The Jewish Partnership...
“Those who hate us would hate us if we’re loud or if we’re silent. We might as well hold our heads up high so they’ll have to look up to us.”
On March 8, the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor hosted an insightful and timely conversation about antisemitism and how our community can respond to it. The event feature renowned podcaster and public speaker Aviva Klompas. Klompas spoke about antisemitism,...
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...
Spotlight on Community Security
It is an unfortunate reality, that greater and greater attention must be paid and resources are utilized in making the Jewish community more safe and secure. Of course, targeted attacks on religious institutions, schools and civic organizations are not limited to the...
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...