JFGI Connections

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

Birthright Israel Summer 2014 Changed Me

Katie P Israel1

Katie traveled to Israel with Birthright Israel last summer, 2014 during Operation Protective Edge. Read about her life-changing experience.

Adopt-a-Family Thank Yous

What did you do on Chanukah this year? Gathered with family and friends. Lit the candles on your menorah. Fried so many latkes that your house smelled like oil for days. Debated the merits of applesauce versus sour cream. Looked over wish lists, shopped, and exchanged gifts. 

Here in our o…

Jewish Enough

By Mary Gorden

I was born to a Roman Catholic Cuban-Italian mother and a Ukrainian Jewish turned born-again Christian father. I attended Catholic schooling and even participated in some of the sacraments, and all the while I never felt like I was being my authentic self- my Jewish self.  F…

Making Connections

One of the great things about interning at the JFGI and being involved in YLD is the opportunity to make connections. They can be local connections, such as the ones I have made with the Federation staff or with those of you who I have met at YLD events. They can also be international…

Let's Remember: YLD's Mega Summer Kick-Off Event

Saturday, June 9 was quite possibly one of the most fun nights I’ve ever experienced in Indianapolis. Why, you might ask? Because it was YLD's Summer Kick-Off event at Rock Lobster in Broad Ripple! The night was an absolute blast and one of YLD’s most successful events to date. I’ve…