JFGI Connections

These are the voices that connect us as a Jewish community.

Building Community, One Conversation at a Time

Every other Wednesday afternoon, a classroom at Carmel High School becomes more than a meeting space. It turns into a hub of laughter, learning, and connection, where Jewish traditions meet teen energy and everyone, regardless of background, is welcome.

The Jewish Student Union (JSU), now i…

A Year in Reflection and a Vision for What’s Next

By Rachel Katz, Executive Director of JFS

As I look ahead to our inaugural Annual Meeting, I’ve also been reflecting on how far Jewish Family Services (JFS) has come. In just five years, we’ve multiplied our volunteer base tenfold and grown from serving 300 households annually to over 2,000…

A New Scroll, A Renewed Light: Etz Chaim Welcomes a Torah

Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation set out on foot from Hooverwood Living, walking under a chuppah, singing and dancing as they carried something far more powerful than parchment. The newly completed Torah marked not just an addition to the ark, but a statement of pride, continuity, and resili…

Meet our Israel & Overseas Committee Co-Chairs Polly Beeson & Carly Turow

Polly Beeson’s commitment to Jewish communal service is woven into who she is. Growing up in Greater Lafayette, she watched her parents devote countless hours to the local Jewish community and the Purdue Hillel Board, showing her what it takes to build and sustain vibrant Jewish life through…

Marina Grabovsky & Iris Goldberg Named 2026 Women’s Philanthropy Co-Chairs

The Jewish Federation proudly announces that community leaders Marina Grabovsky and Iris Goldberg will serve as the 2026 Women’s Philanthropy Co-Chairs, bringing with them a blend of vision, commitment, and deep-rooted passion for service.

Grabovsky enters the role with an extensive record …