JFGI Connections

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

The Change Starts With You

Four and a half years ago, Robert Rising and Peter Cukier started Project Hope NY in response to the support Robert and his family received when his mother fell ill. Robert explains, "Project Hope NY is an organization that brings joy to those that are facing life's trials and tribulations.…

Shalom, Roie! (Roh-ee)

Shalom to all!

My name is Roie Gonen, and I am Indianapolis’ new shaliach. I’m 25 years old, and I come from a family of five: my parents, Yoram and Michal, and two younger brothers, Asaf and Omer. We live in a community settlement in northern Israel called Timrat, half an hour from the…

Shalom, Inbar

Are you as sad as we are that our wonderful shlicha Inbar is leaving so soon? Get your tear ducts ready, because her goodbye speech to the JFGI board is below, along with an accompanying slideshow.

"Hello everyone! As tonight will be my last report to the board before I finish my role here …

Help Where You Least Expect It

 

Over the last few months, Jewish Family Services has heard from some exceptional volunteer leaders who were looking for meaningful opportunities to give back and make a difference — each one under the age of 18! JFS is so thankful for the local youth, who inspire much hope for the futu…

Annual Meeting 2017 - Incoming President Mike Rubin

2017 JFGI Annual Meeting Remarks from Incoming President

Good evening, and thank you all for being here. Your presence and support for our Jewish Federation is part of what makes us great as a community. And all of us owe our thanks to Offer, whose exemplary leadership of our Federation ove…