UPDATE AS OF 5.28.2020: In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids office will be closed and staff will be working remotely to serve our community. Please click here for more information and updates on COVID-19.
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These are uncertain, unprecedented and highly challenging times for our community, our country, Israel and the world. An intrinsic part of the Jewish Federations’ core mission is “Kol Yisrael arevim zeh b’zeh” (each of us is responsible for one another). Our shared Jewish values provide a roadmap for weathering this storm, and we will translate those values into community-defining actions, saving lives, caring for the sick and acts of kindness. While the Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids follows the guidelines to maximize public health and safety by cancelling events, we remain very much open for business. Our job is to help those in need during a time of great existential and economic insecurity.
NECHAMA will be providing services to Midland flood victims, starting today, Thursday, May 27, 2020. Should you want to make a donation to the flood victims. Click here to learn more.
As communities seek to lower the impact of COVID-19, many families are spending a lot of time at home with their kids. One great way to pass time with your little ones is to read PJ Library books! Here are other ideas for ways to stay busy and have fun at home.
Click here for virtual community and informative resources, powered by The Jewish Federations of North America
Menemsha Films has been preparing to launch CHAIFLICKS, a streaming service dedicated solely to JEWISH themed films and entertainment.
Please consider shopping on Amazon Smile. 0.5% of each sale will go towards JFGR. This is a great way to support the Grand Rapids Jewish community at no extra cost!
Click here to find out more about how you can study Hebrew from home.
Click here to access the PJ Library Booklist.
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!
We have collated 10 fun ways over the next 10 days to prepare for Shavout!
We will be releasing daily Facebook stories or posts in the lead up, including a flower making art class in partnership with a local artist/art teacher.
A Heartbreaking Announcement: In-Person URJ Camps, Israel and Youth Programs Canceled for Summer 2020. Click here to View the URJ Camps Important Announcement.
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.
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.
The Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids is the cornerstone of our Jewish community. We are committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish people and building a vibrant Jewish future, in Grand Rapids, in Israel and around the world.
Josh Cohen tells why the Federation is important to him.
Marisa Krishef on why she works at the Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids.
You will be a superhero too when you send in your pledge card.
View our current donation status and latest news from Lanny Thodey, Campaign Co-chair.
Check out the JFGR Newsletter through this link. 2020 Newsletters now available.
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.
4 easy steps to increase your impact with a matching gift from your employer. Contact Arad Okanin, arad@jfgr.org or 616-942-5553 x204 for more information.
The Norm and Marilyn Leven Family Foundation Fund have made a generous gift to JFGR. Read more.
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...
