As our community prepares to welcome Shabbat, a moment each week to pause, reflect, and reconnect, I wanted to share a glimpse of the meaningful work unfolding at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis. Especially during challenging times for the Jewish people, it is often the quiet, …
If you look back at the cover of this issue, you will see an important evolution of our community’s voice. For decades, Jewish Federation News has been a trusted source for updates on the work of the Federation and the programs that strengthen Jewish life in Indianapolis. It has served as …
Elise and I along with our son Micah (23) recently returned from a family heritage trip to Poland and Germany. We were there to follow the path of my mother’s family from the late-1700s up to the point where most where murdered in the Holocaust. While there are many stories to process, one…
I have been thinking a great deal lately about some striking statistics discussing the state of the American Jewish community since The Surge began on October 7, 2023. As we have said before, The Surge is a measurably significant rise in engagement across the Jewish community spanning almost…
The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis has roots back to 1904. It was one of the first Jewish federations in North America. The mission of the predecessor of JFGI, and now of JFGI, has changed very little. JFGI still raises and distributes funds to the various Jewish agencies (Vital…
