JFGI Connections

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

Safe Indy Security Initiative Evolves, Expands across Indiana

Since its inception in April 2022 , the Safe Indy Security Initiative has provided necessary resources to help secure the Indianapolis Jewish community as well as many Jewish organizations across the state of Indiana. Safe Indy has accomplished this primarily through physical security risks …

Local Women Represent JFGI at Lion of Judah Conference

Ten leaders from the jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis joined over 1,200 women philanthropists from 80
communities around the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, and Israel at Jewish Federations of North America’s three-day International Lion of Judah Conference in Arizona, where they…

Women’s Philanthropy Honors Barb Leventhal, Welcomes Newfields Speaker

On Thursday, Nov. 17, a group of Lion of Judah and Pomegranate level donors gathered at the home of Drs. Debra Luffer Atlas and Pierre Atlas to honor Federation and Newfields volunteer Barbara Leventhal and meet Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, the new President and CEO of Newfields.

Barbara Le…

2022 Indianapolis Legacy Community Celebration

 On Nov. 1, the Federation hosted its annual endowment event, a legacy community celebration to honor the Kroot family and thank our Endowment and LIFE & LEGACY supporters. Taking place at the Randolph H. Deer Special Events Pavilion at Newfields, this year’s event was the first in-person…

Safe Indy's Community Impact

The Safe Indy Security Initiative is coming up on 3 years of working with Jewish organizations in Indianapolis and
across the state of Indiana. Here is a snapshot of Safe Indy accomplishments in 2022.

  • 169 Community Touchpoints through security consultations, community meetings, and commun…