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

Jan 3, 2022

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Looking Ahead to a New Year, a New Annual Campaign: “Imagine Tomorrow”

As of Jan. 1, the 2022 Annual Campaign is officially underway.  In continuing to build on the successes of recent Annual Campaigns and the growing needs of the community throughout the ongoing pandemic, the 2022 Annual Campaign seeks to sustain a goal of more than $4 million to support the …

Jan 3, 2022

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How Jewish Federation Departments Interconnect

The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis’ employees work to weave together opportunities to strengthen the Indianapolis Jewish community and working together is important to succeeding in the organization’s mission.
The opportunities are developed to engage the community in a variet…

Nov 2, 2021

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Teen’s Mitzvah Project to Fund Life-Saving Surgeries for Young Ethiopians

When Sophie Maurer was 10 years old, she took a trip to Ethiopia with a group of American, Ethiopian and Israeli Jews. Little did she know that this trip would spark a family philanthropic effort that has raised almost $45,000 for Muslim and Christian Ethiopian children who are in desperate …

Nov 2, 2021

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Community Member Finds Leadership Opportunities through Partnership2Gether

Elan Daniel serves as the United States Co-chair of the Partnership2Gether Young Adult Forum. Since moving to Indianapolis several years ago, he has become increasingly involved in JFGI’s partnership with the Western Galilee. 
Daniel said he has always had a strong connection to Israel, a…

Nov 2, 2021

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Indy Cleans Park, Reversing a Tashlich Tradition

More than 25 people of all ages collected over 102 pounds of trash during the Reverse Tashlich Holliday Park cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 12. NEXTGen and Indy Chai partnered with more than 103 communities across the globe in Repair the Sea’s Fourth Annual Reverse Tashlich International Jewish …