Federation News
Keep up with the latest news from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor.
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...
A Message from TBE’s Rabbi Josh Whinston
In the face of violence against those promoting shared humanity, Federation shares this message from Rabbi Josh Whinston of Temple Beth Emeth, regarding an incident at a Reform synagogue in Israel, on Yom HaZikaron earlier this week. --- For two decades, Israeli and...
2025-2026 Federation Board of Directors Slate and Bios
Approved at Federation’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at 7pm Continuing Board Members: Larry Adler Debra Chopp Jack Fuchsman Julie Grand Bruce Kutinsky Marla Linderman Richelew Jennifer Rosenberg Marty Shichtman Alicia Simon Annie Wolock Up for...
Connecting Israel and Ann Arbor Through Culture, Holidays, and Art
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,...