JFGI Connections

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

Prystowsky ATID Reunion

On Aug. 29, members of all five Prystowsky ATID groups met at the home of Todd and Marlo Katz. This was the first time that the cohorts had been together in many years and a unique opportunity for these alumni to meet each other. The Prystowsky ATID program is the Federation’s premier lead…

Indy Native & IU Student Speaks Up Against Inaccuracies in Israel-Hamas War

College campuses around the country are dealing with an extreme rise in antisemitism since the Hamas Terrorist Attack on Oct. 7. These incident’s stem from young adults who are listing to Hamas propaganda, and speaking dangerous words without knowing the true meaning behind them.

One stud…

Popsie's Pantry: A Dignified and Thoughtful Approach to Food Assistance

This summer, I had the meaningful experience of volunteering with and learning all about Popsie's Pantry – the food pantry program run by Jewish Family Services (JFS). It took just a few minutes of conversation with JFS' Executive Director Lori Moss and Assistant Director Rachel Katz, to u…

Indianapolis Leader Joins JAFI Mission Bringing Ethiopian Olim to Israel

In early May, Marina Grabovsky, an active leader within the Indianapolis Jewish community, joined a delegation of 111 Ethiopians as they embarked on an important journey to Israel, facilitated by the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI).
Grabovsky was part of a group of 40 volunteers, all of whom…

Local Community Member Joins JFNA’s Cabinet

Matthew Tobe, a member of the Indianapolis Jewish community, will be joining the newest cohort of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) National Young Leadership Cabinet. He joins Janine Shapiro, who is entering her second year on Cabinet, and follows in the footsteps of Marina and …