Leadership Corner

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

Jan 1, 2015

Our Agencies: The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council

Skillfully led by Lindsey B. Mintz and David Sklar, the Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is tasked with convening the Jewish community’s “Common Table,” around which representatives from every Jewish agency, synagogue, and organization are welcome and encouraged t…

Dec 1, 2014

Jewish Family Services @ The Reuben Senior & Community Resource Center

I am pleased to share with you a glimpse into one of our Jewish communal agencies—Jewish Family Services (JFS) at The Albert & Sara Reuben Senior and Community Resource Center (ASRSCRC). JFS strengthens our community by providing services and resources to our most vulnerable members. Execu…

Sep 1, 2014

In Israel

What a roller coaster of emotions, action and anxiety this summer has been. At the end of June, I returned from Israel. I had the opportunity to see where our overseas Partnership2Gether allocations are going and the impact that those dollars make for the people in the Western Galilee. While…

Jul 2, 2014

Remarks from the 109th JFGI Annual Meeting

I am honored to have had the privilege of serving this Jewish Federation and Jewish community for the past nine months as your Executive Vice President. During this time, I have learned so much, met so many wonderful people and have been blessed to work with and learn from a Federation staff…

Jul 2, 2014

Beating Back the Assault on Israel’s Legitimacy

On March 11, 2014, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) published the following op-ed written by the CEO/Presidents of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA; Jerry Silverman) and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA; Rabbi Steve Gutow). With permission, we are reprinting excerpts…