by FEDadmin | Dec 13, 2023 | Community, Events, Israel Programming
A new community emerges in Ann Arbor! On the evening of Nov. 30th, more than 30 Israelis, from various ages and walks of lives gathered at the JCC for a first “Israeli community gathering” in many years, here in Ann Arbor. The meeting was initiated by myself (A.F), as...
by FEDadmin | Dec 13, 2023 | Community, Events
On the first day of Hannukah, Children from the Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor and the Nahalal Elementary School met on-line for a joint Hanukkah party. With great excitement, the children prepared songs and dances to show their Israeli and American friends, Lit...
by FEDadmin | Nov 14, 2023 | Community, Events
Women supporting women. This is the theme of Women’s Philanthropy at the Federation. And right now, more than ever, those connections are so important. Being able to come together as a community to provide comfort and dialogue is empowering. Women’s Philanthropy has...
by Eileen Freed | Nov 14, 2023 | Community, Events, Israel Programming, Statements
Thank you for being with us in community at this difficult time. We’re grateful to be able to gather here, in the heart of our city. We do so not as a sign of protest, rather in appreciation for the safety we feel here. We are grateful to our city leaders and the Ann...
by Rachel Wall | Jan 10, 2023 | Community, Events
The Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor is thrilled to announce its upcoming Main Event on February 9th will feature a live podcast recording of the Unorthodox podcast, which calls itself “the universe’s leading Jewish podcast.” The event will...
by Eileen Freed | Jan 10, 2023 | Community, Events
On Sunday, November 20, 100 local community members gathered at the Jewish Community Center for a Jewish community conversation about antisemitism. The goals of the effort were to expand individual and communal understanding of current antisemitism in its various...