Jewish high school student tells Donald Trump that fellow students drew swastikas on her arm
The Root of Jewish Life
Want to know more about Federation? Learn how we make an impact in every facet of Jewish life.
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Support the Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids
The Jewish Federation Annual Campaign is designed to strengthen and support our Jewish community from the ground up. Your contribution will help us in our Annual Campaign. We can't do it without you.
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Why the Federation?
Josh Cohen tells why the Federation is important to him.
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Marisa Krishef on why she works at the Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids.
Campaign 2019
You will be a superhero too when you send in your pledge card.
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Donation Status
View our current donation status and latest news from Lanny Thodey, Campaign Co-chair.
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Benji Lovitt - Save the Date!
Cultural Council Spectrum Series Presents: A Night of Stand Up Comedy with American/Israeli Comedian.
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Tom and Mickie Fox Family Makes Generous Gift to JFGR.
It is very exciting to announce that community philanthropists Tom and Mickie Fox have made a significant gift to the Jewish Federation Of Grand Rapids. Read more.
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Nadine Epstein Presents Elie Wiesel: An Extraordinary Life & Legacy
Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids Cultural Council Spectrum Series welcomes Nadine Epstein, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of Moment Magazine, as she presents a multimedia presentation about her mentor.
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Earth Day Celebration Concert
Celebrate the wonders of growing up green with Parent’s Choice Award Winner, ShirLaLa, and the Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids.
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Applications for Summer Camps 2020
Find out more and apply.
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Matching Gift - Increase Your Impact
4 easy steps to increase your impact with a matching gift from your employer. Contact Cathy Winick, cathy@jfgr.org or 616-942-5553 x204 for more information.
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Jewish Festival Highlights
We look forward to welcoming you at our 22nd Festival with new award-winning films from across the Jewish world, panels, guest speakers and more in a five-night celebration of culture and community.
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PJ Library is now in Grand Rapids
Do you have a child between ages 6 months and 8 years? Sign them up for a montlhy subscription to free Jewish themed books delivered right to the house.
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This year is Bella’s first Seder.
As a child in occupied Odessa, Ukraine, 81-year-old Bella Yurash was forced to share sleeping space on the floor of a family’s friend’s basement with her mo...