JFGI Connections

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

A Legacy Worth Remembering

Ruth Feinberg (z”l) was a longtime lay leader, volunteer, and donor in the Indianapolis Jewish community over many decades. Although she passed away earlier this year, her legacy lives on, and her love and dedication to the Jewish Federation will never be forgotten. 
During the later year…

Last Call! 2021 Annual Campaign

Building on the success from Super Sunday, volunteers, staff, and donors continue to raise much-needed funds for the community’s 2021 Annual Campaign. As of the Oct. 14 magazine press date, more than $3 million has been contributed to the 2021 Annual Campaign.  But there is still a long w…

Law Enforcement, Jewish Community Unites for Security Training

In August, the Safe Indy Security Initiative brought together leadership of local and state-wide Jewish organizations, in partnership with the Secure Community Network, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS), and local first responders and interfaith leaders to host a cri…

Safe Indy Assists Jewish Orgas in Securing $1.4 Million in DHS Grants

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The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis’ Safe Indy Security Initiative assisted  nine local and three statewide Jewish organizations in securing  $1.374 million to make needed security improvements.
The grants are funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Non-Profit …

Mervis Family Honored for Generosity to Youth Philanthropy

YoPhI Teen Board to be Renamed for Lou and Sybil Mervis

The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis has received a $100,000 donation from the Mervis family to support the Youth Philanthropy Indy (YoPhI) Teen Board program. To recognize their generous contribution, the program has been ren…