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JFGI Highlights Three Supplemental Giving Opportunities

In addition to the Annual Campaign, JFGI is highlighting three supplemental giving opportunities in 2021: the Emergency Financial Assistance Fund, the Safe Indy Security Initiative, and the YoPhI Teen Board. 
JFGI agencies and beneficiary organizations rely on the Annual Campaign to carry o…

Community Member Reconnects with Identity after Visiting Israel on Momentum

After visiting Israel with Momentum in 2019, an organized trip to Israel for Jewish mothers, Marci Price felt a renewed passion for her Jewish identity, which propelled her to get more involved as a volunteer and philanthropist in her community. 
Price was already a highly engaged member of…

2021 Annual Campaign: Staying Connected and Weathering the Storm

On Thursday, May 6, the community came together virtually to celebrate the 2021 Annual Campaign with the powerful and moving program, “Staying Connected and Weathering the Storm.”
Friends and families joined together with others from across the community to commemorate what everyone has …

Department of Planned Giving & Endowment Renamed in Memory of Chuck Cohen

The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis Board of Directors approved a new name for the Planned Giving & Endowment Department: the Charles A. Cohen Department of Planned Giving and Endowment. Chuck Cohen z”l, who passed away in 2020, was an avid supporter of JFGI, and particularly of …

Teen’s Musical Upbringing Earns Her Top Spot in Jewish Stars Talent Search

Carmel teen Ilana Felix, 16, was born to be a star. Her musical path throughout her life thus far recently paid off when she was named part of Jewish Rock Radio’s Jewish Stars Season 3.
The Beginning
Growing up in a musical family, it was no surprise that she would take a deep interest and…