The Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids received a generous gift from the Pestka Family in memory of their father, Henry, and the millions of Jews who perished in the Holocaust, for Grand Rapids' first Holocaust Memorial, located at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

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“Tzedakah and acts of kindness are the equivalent of all the mitzvot of the Torah” – Jerusalem Talmud, Pe’ah 1:1.

Leaders from Ahavas Israel, Temple Emanuel, Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids, and Chabad House have been meeting for over a year to explore ways to unite and strengthen the Jewish community. Our goal is to be proactive and forward thinking in exploring collaborative, short-term and long-term community planning. We have presented the idea of collaboration to the boards of each organization and received their support of this initiative.

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The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) Clinical Services Division is working closely with the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the federal Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) to prepare for the forthcoming novel coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.

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We are excited to announce a collaborative cookbook project with JFGR, Temple Emanuel, Congregation Ahavas Israel and Chabad House of Western Michigan. Our committee is now gathering recipes from all corners of our Grand Rapids Jewish community. Whether they are your favorite recipes, family recipes, or cherished recipes you would be willing to share, start thinking!
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Click here to find out more about how you can study Hebrew from home.

JFGR is in the process of updating our database. We are interested in hearing from you and making certain we have your correct contact information. If you are in your 20sand 30s and want to participate in future YAD programs, please fill out the survey. Thanks!

Click here to access the PJ Library Booklist.

Menemsha Films has been preparing to launch CHAIFLICKS, a streaming service dedicated solely to JEWISH themed films and entertainment.

The Federation is updating our database and needs your help. If you have a new address, change your email or phone number in the last three years, please fill out this form and hit submit. Thank You!

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During these confusing and challenging days, many of you will find yourselves at home more than usual and we want to offer you ways to use that time to excite your mind, learn something new and distract yourself from the uncertainty.

View our current donation status and latest news from Chad Zagel, Campaign Chair.