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

Jan 4, 2021

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Pomegranate Mother-Daughter Duo Share Why They Donate, Volunteer

Mother and daughter Myra Fisher and Lori Schankerman are both Pomegranates:  they are a part of a Women’s Philanthropy Giving Society that requests a financial commitment of $1500-$4999 to the JFGI Annual Campaign. 
“I feel the Federation does so much good, especially with senior citiz…

Jan 4, 2021

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BJE Auxiliary Fund Renamed the Yossi Cohen Fund

In honor of beloved Hebrew school teacher Yossi Cohen, the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis has renamed the Bureau of Jewish Education Auxiliary Fund to the Yossi Cohen Fund. This fund will honor his legacy and help sustain communal Jewish education in the greater Indianapolis area.…

Jan 4, 2021

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A Message from the Co-Chairs Jennifer Schwartz and Larry Turow

When we wrote our first message to the community nearly one year ago as the new Annual Campaign co-chairs, we were excited to declare the 2020 Annual Campaign officially underway. Working with such a dedicated team of volunteers, professionals, and donors, we shared our hopes for the upcomin…

Jan 4, 2021

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Human Services Relief Matching Fund: Where are We?

As reported in the last issue, due to the pandemic and the resulting economic crisis, an estimated 1.2 million Jewish adults across North America are worrying about paying their next month’s housing costs; more than 500,000 are facing food insecurity, wondering how they will afford to feed…

Jan 4, 2021

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2020 Annual Campaign Update

Thanks to many dedicated volunteers, donors, and professional staff, the community’s 2020 Annual Campaign exceeded expectations in spite of the ongoing pandemic and economic challenges of the past year.
Combined with efforts to raise much-needed dollars through the emergency Community Reli…