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Nov 2, 2020

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The Safe Indy Security Initiative: Looking Forward

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The Jewish Federation (JFGI), partner agencies, local Jewish organizations, and Greater Indianapolis synagogues continue to support the Safe Indy Security Initiative, which was launched in Spring 2020. With the rise in antisemitic hate crimes, and the unique security threats posed by COVID-1…

Nov 2, 2020

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Changing Hands: NEXTGen welcomes new Co-Chairs

The NEXTGen program, an initiative for young Jews in their 20s, 30s and 40s, will soon undergo a transition in leadership. Outgoing co-chairs Reva Weiss and Eric Ratner will hand over the reins to incomers Erica Abrams and Yaniv Shmukler.


Ratner, a Sales Account Executive at NBC-affiliate …

Nov 2, 2020

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Our Responsibility to Tikkun Olam

By Amber Maze, Holocaust Education & Program Coordinator

 

“…at all periods of history, genocide has inflicted great losses on humanity, and being convinced that, in order to liberate mankind from such an odious scourge, international co-operation is required…”

– Convention on …

Nov 2, 2020

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YoPhI Teen Board Kicks Off New Slate, Starts Program for Returning Members

The 20 teens of this year’s YoPhI Teen Board kicked off their year with orientations and group meetings throughout September and October as they started their philanthropy journey. In its third year of existence, the Teen Board program is excited to host its first YoPhI Alumni Board made u…

Nov 2, 2020

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Human Services Relief Matching Fund

Due to the pandemic and the resulting economic crisis, an estimated 1.2 million Jewish adults across North America are worrying about paying their next month’s housing costs. More than 500,000 are facing food insecurity, wondering how they will afford to feed their families. And countless …