Federation News
Keep up with the latest news from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor.
A Message on Israeli Hostage Release
Since January 19, we have experienced a deep sense of relief and joy, and continued concern, as 18 hostages, including five Thai nationals, have been welcomed home to Israel after 475+ days in captivity. Many of us have been obsessively following each release,...
Tu B’Shvat and Eretz Yisrael
Join us for an inspiring Tu B’Shvat event featuring Gilad Book! Discover the holiness of Eretz Yisrael as we hear about the sacred land, what it’s like to live there, and its deep spiritual significance. Enjoy a tasting of the Shiv'at Haminim (Seven Species) and fine...
Black-Jewish Unity in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Rebecca Rich, Graduate Student Intern, Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor On Sunday, January 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Weekend and in collaboration with Ypsilanti faith leaders, the Jewish Communal Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation of...
A Legacy of Giving: Jack and Sheryl’s Commitment to the Ann Arbor Jewish Community
The Life & Legacy® initiative, a program of the national Harold Grinspoon Foundation, recently concluded its fourth year in the Ann Arbor area. Over those four years, 266 members of our local Jewish community have committed over $15.3 million in planned gifts to...
A Priest, a Rabbi, a Neuropsychologist and a Former State Senator: On a Mission to Israel
By Rabbi Asher Lopatin, Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor I have been to Israel countless times, but I was excited to lead a JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Committee) mission to Israel this past December with a group that was a little different for me. I was...
Building Bridges in Central Galilee for a Shared Future
By Staff of A New Way, a beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor In the Central Galilee region of Israel, where the communities of Migdal HaEmek, Nof HaGalil, the Jezreel Valley, and Nazareth converge, a groundbreaking educational initiative...
Next Round of Funding Available for Collaborative Community Projects
Do you have an idea that could bring together members of the local Jewish community in a new way? Have you been thinking about an exciting cultural project has never been done in Ann Arbor? Do you have a conception of an initiative focused on teen engagement? If...
Jewish Federation Prepares to Support Jewish Community with Another $1.5M+
Did you know that the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor raises more than a million dollars that it allocates to local and international Jewish communal organizations every year? In 2024, for the third year in a row, that amount surpassed $1.5 million. If you’ve...
8 Days of Community 2024-2025
Make your gift to the 2025 Annual Community Campaignor LiveSecure Campaign todayThe first candle sparks joy. It ensures any child who wants to experience Jewish summer camp—Raanana, Camp Gan Israel, Tavor, Tamarack and beyond— has that opportunity, regardless of...
Celebrating Community and Connection: November and December Highlights with Ann Arbor ShinShinim
By Danielle and Lahav, Ann Arbor ShinShinim Danielle and Lahav came to Ann Arbor to create a deeper connection between the Ann Arbor Jewish community and Israel, through informal education and by bringing the Israeli atmosphere to Michigan - interactive lessons that...