Federation News
Keep up with the latest news from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor.
Jewish Agency 101: Where Ann Arbor’s Dollars Go
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. “We hear...
Best-selling author, philanthropist Mitch Albom to headline Federation’s Main Event
The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor is thrilled to announce that best-selling author, philanthropist, sportscaster, and Michigander Mitch Albom will headline this year’s Main Event taking place on Monday, November 10, 2025. The event will take place in-person...
Washtenaw County Launches New Black-Jewish Coalition
By Asher Lopatin With the help of community leaders from the Black and Jewish communities, and with the inspiration of the Black-Jewish coalitions in Washtenaw County from the 1990s, a new Washtenaw Black-Jewish Coalition has been formed with twenty charter members...
August is Make-A-Will Month: A Timely Reminder to Plan for the Future
Did you know that August is National Make-A-Will Month? Although it may seem unusual to dedicate an entire month to estate planning, the reality is that most American adults don’t have a will in place. Creating a will isn’t just for the wealthy or elderly- it’s an...
DAF Succession Plan
Donor Advised Fund Succession Plan Form 3.6.19
Statement on Israel’s Military Action on Iran’s Nuclear Program
As we await further information, the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor stands in solidarity with our family and friends in Israel in this time of heightened tension and threat. We pray for the safety, strength and well-being of everyone in Israel. There are...
Maximize Your Impact with a Donor Advised Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation
Did you know there’s a simple way to support a charitable organization you care about and the broader Jewish community in greater Ann Arbor with a single donation? The local Jewish Community Foundation makes this process simple through its Donor Advised Fund (DAF)...
Jewish Legacy Giving Program Secures 480 Commitments, Building Towards a Future $15.4 Million Endowment
In 2020, the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor joined efforts with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) to establish a legacy-giving program in the greater Ann Arbor area, aiming to ensure the long-term financial health of Jewish community organizations and...
Op-Ed: A response to “A short history” in May 2025 WJN
When I saw an article in the May WJN titled “A short history of Jewish communal fundraising in Ann Arbor,” I was intrigued. I was not familiar with the author and was curious to see what he had to say. I appreciate Mr. Ben-Baruch’s analysis, as it highlights some...
JCRC Press Release May 2, 2025
05/02/2025 For Immediate Release: The Jewish Community Relations Committee of Greater Ann Arbor is deeply concerned by the call for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to be removed as prosecutor from the case against seven individuals accused of trespassing...