Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 January 2003 — Page 27

The Directory of Jewish Life 2003 • Page 7

GOALS: The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis is the central philanthropic, planning and community relations organization of the Jewish community. The Federation and its agencies, in cooperation with synagogues, function to promote the general welfare of the Jewish community and to ensure the creative survival and continuity of the Jewish people. The Federation community mission is grounded in a pluralistic understanding of the historical, moral and cultural values of Judaism. In an effort to accomplish the above, the Federation commits itself: To develop and maintain a communal system of organizations to enhance the quality of life and to assist such organizations through leadership d e vel o p m ent, com m unal planning, financial and human resource development; To promote and encourage a positive Jewish identity that will assure the survival, enhancement and continuation of Jewish life; To promote and celebrate the diversity and unity of the Jewish people; To cultivate dialogue and understanding between the Jewish community and the broader society; To promote understanding and positive relationships between our community and the people of the State of Israel, and to support those causes that advance the peace and welfare of Jewish people around the world; To enhance the quality of Jewish and civic life — in cooperation with other religious and com-

munal groups and organizations and; To provide and manage the financial resources to meet and advance the social welfare, cultural, Jewish and general educational and recreational needs and purposes of the Indianapolis Jewish community. TYPES OF ACTIVITIES: Annual Campaign, Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation,Human Resources Development, Send A Kid To Israel Program. HISTORY: Founded in 1905,

with agencies being developed over the next 98 years. Constituent agencies include Hooverwood, BJE, JCC, JCRC and Park Regency. Local and regional beneficiary agencies include Hasten Hebrew Academy, Indiana University Hillel, Purdue University Jewish Studies Program, Jacob's Home and ElderSource. HOW TO JOIN: Every Jewish person in Indianapolis is considered a member of the Federation.

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