JFGI Connections

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

JFGI Names 2025 Annual Campaign Chairs

The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis announces that Sandy Nachlis will continue her leadership as a 2025 Annual Campaign Co-chair along with Janine Shapiro.

Nachlis was born and raised in Indianapolis. She has served on the board of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis for…

Together as One

As we look ahead into 2025 and consider navigating a post-October 7 world, one thing is clear. The greater Indianapolis Jewish Community has connected and come together to create opportunities to feel safe and find togetherness.

Together, we are one people.

Together As One, we build commun…

Pathways to Community for Lower-Income Jews

My previous article laid out the case for the vital importance of community engagement and belonging for our communal and individual emotional wellbeing. As we build pathways to community involvement, let’s consider the added challenges for Jews to afford and access connection to the Jewis…

Three generations Give Back Together through Adopt-a-Family

After “adopting” a family for Chanukah one year, Shelley Kahn decided to invite her immediate and extended family to join her efforts in future years. She now coordinates shopping among six households, including Marshall and Shelley Kahn; Brian and Emily Kahn with kids Noah (17), Simon (…

Donor, Program Chairs Reflect on the Importance of ATID

The Prystowsky ATID program (meaning “future” in Hebrew) provides a meaningful educational experience that develops emerging leaders of the Indianapolis Jewish community. The first cohort started 12 years ago and is currently in its sixth class.

The program is generously funded by Bonni…