Leadership Corner

JFGI Leadership shares its thoughts about a range of topics from Jewish camping to our Jewish community to Israel and more.

Marc Swatez - 2024 Reflection

We are in the midst of an exciting season filled with big programs and big transitions that are yielding big, positive impact for our community!

In 2023, you told us that you expect the Indianapolis Jewish Federation to take more leadership in our community and to carry us all into the futu…

Who's Next?

In addition to fundraising and community organization, leadership development is one of the most important responsibilities of the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis (JFGI). We spend a great deal of time and resources to identify, recruit, and develop the next generation of leaders no…

State of the Federation

 

There was a time in my life when I was an active scholar of the American Jewish community in general and Jewish Federations in particular. My doctoral dissertation was called “Machers” and talked about the critical role fundraising plays not just in supporting the Jewish community bu…

Have I got a Jewish community for you!

“Have I got a Jewish community for you!”

I’m of the opinion that most jobs today are in sales. I don’t mean just wholesale or retail. Rather, I think most people are in their own market trying to get people to choose to use one particular travel agency, doctors office, law firm, fin…

Engagement Grows Community

If you were to speak with any Jewish communal professional about the future of our community, it wouldn’t take long for you to notice the word “engagement” over and over again. It might sound like this:

  • “We need to invest in our young people to engage them and ensure our future.…