JFGI Connections

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

Teen Starts Carmel Jewish Alliance Group

Marissa Halle, 15, single-handedly started the Carmel Jewish Alliance Group (CJA) at Carmel High School. The club’s focus is meeting new Jewish peers around Carmel High School and Indianapolis. 
Halle has also taken up the position of being the president. Her background with the Jewish co…

YoPhI Teen Board Enters Year 4 with New Cohort

Joining the ranks of the 60+ participants who have participated as Youth Philanthropy Indy (YoPhI) Teen Board members, the 2021-22 YoPhI Teen Board kicked off their year of philanthropy and changemaking this Fall. The Teen Board represents a broad cross-section of the community with particip…

Barbara Leventhal to be Honored During Lion of Judah Conference

Barbara Leventhal will be honored for her leadership and dedication during the International Lion of Judah Annual Conference next year.
Lion of Judah is an international sisterhood that encompasses 18,000 women dedicated to philanthropy, Israel and “tikkun olam.” Every year, the members …

JFS Expands Services After Awarded CRF Dollars

Thanks to the support of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis’ Community Relief Fund (CRF), Jewish Family Services (JFS) is happy to offer expanded services to the community.
JFS COVID Jewish Life Scholarship Funds
For families and individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-1…

Support Community Needs on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30

The Jewish community continues to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic – more than 20 months after it began. As Thanksgiving approaches, one thing remains of steadfast importance—that the community is Stronger Together. The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (JFGI) and its partn…