Jul 2, 2015 | Annual Campaign, JCC, JFGD
When it comes to how his involvement with the JCC crosses over to the Federation Sweeney remembers his parent’s involvement. “It starts with my family. We’ve been involved for decades. Those posters in the main lobby at the Boonshoft CJCE? My...
Jun 26, 2015 | Annual Campaign, Israel & Overseas, JFGD
This week, we share a story from our Jewish brothers and sisters at the Birmingham Federation. Over the years, our Federations have developed a strong bond, and we are honored to help spread the message regarding what is currently going on in Ukraine. Below, Richard...
Jun 19, 2015 | JFGD, PJ Library
Everyone has a favorite childhood book. Whether it was the playful illustrations or the imaginative story, most can pinpoint a book they still hold dear, even into adulthood. But what about your favorite Jewish children’s book? Nationally funded by the Harold...
Jun 12, 2015 | Annual Campaign, Israel & Overseas, JFGD
Like a lot of kids, brothers Yossi and Dor Ben Yishai dreamed about pizza. As adults, that dream transformed into owning their own pizzeria. With the help of Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel and its Small Business Loan Fund, they opened opened a...
