Federation News
Keep up with the latest news from the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor.
EMU Class Travels to New York City
By Martin B. Shichtman Professor Emeritus of English/Jewish Studies, Eastern Michigan University From February 24 to February 28, 2025, Marty Shichtman (Professor Emeritus, English/Jewish Studies) and Pirooz Aghssa (Professor, Theatre) accompanied a group of 15...
Statement on Free Speech & Due Process
Throughout history, we Jews have been silenced. Rarely in our 2,000 years of diaspora have we been able to publicly express our disdain for state policies without facing the wrath of our host countries. But not so in America. Since President Washington wrote to the...
Investing in a Communal Future
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the local Jewish community? Whether it's supporting causes within the Jewish community or beyond it, the Jewish Community Foundation offers a unique and powerful way to make a lasting impact. Founded in 1998,...
An Island in the Storm: The Case of the University of Haifa
By Amichay Findling, Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor This is a summary of an interview conducted between Amichay Findling of the Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor and Dr. Arik Cheshin, a University of Haifa professor currently visiting at University of...
ShinShinim Recap: January-February Adventures
By Danielle and Lahav, the Ann Arbor ShinShinim Danielle and Lahav came to Ann Arbor to strengthen the connections between the Ann Arbor Jewish community and Israel, sharing the Israeli atmosphere through informal education - interactive lessons that include music,...
Federation to award $1 million+ for Jewish life
Jewish communities are constantly growing, changing, and addressing new challenges, and the greater Ann Arbor community is no exception. Addressing these changes is one of the main goals of the Jewish Federation’s Annual Community Campaign. “Whether it is sponsoring...
A Message on Israeli Hostage Release
Since January 19, we have experienced a deep sense of relief and joy, and continued concern, as 18 hostages, including five Thai nationals, have been welcomed home to Israel after 475+ days in captivity. Many of us have been obsessively following each release,...
Tu B’Shvat and Eretz Yisrael
Join us for an inspiring Tu B’Shvat event featuring Gilad Book! Discover the holiness of Eretz Yisrael as we hear about the sacred land, what it’s like to live there, and its deep spiritual significance. Enjoy a tasting of the Shiv'at Haminim (Seven Species) and fine...
Black-Jewish Unity in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Rebecca Rich, Graduate Student Intern, Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor On Sunday, January 19, in honor of Martin Luther King Weekend and in collaboration with Ypsilanti faith leaders, the Jewish Communal Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation of...
A Legacy of Giving: Jack and Sheryl’s Commitment to the Ann Arbor Jewish Community
The Life & Legacy® initiative, a program of the national Harold Grinspoon Foundation, recently concluded its fourth year in the Ann Arbor area. Over those four years, 266 members of our local Jewish community have committed over $15.3 million in planned gifts to...