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New Olmert probe creates more uncertainty for peace process

The already tenuous Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations are facing yet another uncertainty. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's political future is once again being called into question, with a new police investigation into alleged corruption plaguing the veteran Israeli politician. more...
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Ehud Olmert said he will resign if he is indicted in a new criminal investigation. The Israeli prime minister is accused of receiving bribes from an American businessman when he served as mayor of Jerusalem and as Industry, Trade and Labor minister. read more...

Address to the Knesset by Shimon Peres on Assuming the Office of President of Israel

I stand here today moved and appreciative of the trust you have placed in me on behalf of our people. Your trust is of value to me, it places a great duty on me, one which I, as President of the State, will carry with reverence and a deep feeling of mission. click here for more

Creating a Legacy

“My father, Joseph Cantor, passed away over 25 years ago, but his name continues to be associated with good works in our community because of his JFGI fund.  It’s nice that he is remembered that way.”        -Dan Cantor

(The Joe Cantor Fund, established in early 1980)

To learn more about creating a philanthropic fund in yours or a family member's name please contact the Endowment Department.

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Endowing Youth Experiences

  The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is delighted to announce that the Joe and Sylvia Rothbard Family have created the Joe and Sylvia Rothbard Family Endowment Fund at the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis to provide scholarships for Jewish Youth's participation at Jewish overnight camps or group youth trips to Israel. The scholarships will be known as the Joe and Sylvia Rothbard Family Scholarships for Youth Experiences.   These scholarships are available to Jewish youth living in Greater Indianapolis who are ages 8-18 years old. These scholarships are based on financial need and can be used for overnight summer camps of Israel youth trips and programs. Programs such as the 6-month Alexander Muss High School in Israel program of Winter Break trips are eligible. There is no minimum duration for the trip/camp experience. The Federation Scholarship committee will manage the selection process.

  Applications for these scholarships will be available from the Federation office at 6705 Hoover Road or on our website. Click here for applications.

  The Rothbard family created this endowment fund because studies have shown that peer group camping and Israel youth experiences play an important role in shaping children's Jewish self identification.

  Interested in more philanthropic opportunities? Email Winnie Goldblatt for more information, or visit the Endowment homepage.

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