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Briefings & Statements


  • Special Update: How Jewish Detroit Is Responding 

    Special Update: How Jewish Detroit Is Responding 

    After three days of conflict, we are watching developments in the Middle East with both hope and concern. We hold hope that this moment could help bring about a new […]

  • Federation Statement 2.26.2026

    Federation Statement 2.26.2026

    We pray for the success of the joint United States–Israel mission in Iran and for the safety of the courageous service members of the United States Armed Forces and the […]

  • Shabbat Message

    Shabbat Message

    A Message from Steven Ingber, Federation CEO Earlier this week, the body of Sgt. Ran Gvili was returned to Israel. He was the last of the hostages to come home […]

  • 2025 End of Year Tax Planning Information

    2025 End of Year Tax Planning Information

    This summer’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings several tax changes that may impact year-end planning. As you consider your charitable giving for the remainder of […]

  • Light Against Darkness: A Special Chanukah Message

    Light Against Darkness: A Special Chanukah Message

    We are horrified, outraged, and heartbroken by the terrorist assault at a Chanukah celebration in Sydney, Australia, in which at least eleven Jewish attendees were brutally murdered. Our hearts ache […]

  • Shabbat Message 10.31.2025

    Shabbat Message 10.31.2025

    Standing Together Through Challenging Times Many of you have heard that the ongoing government shutdown may soon affect SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. As of November 1, SNAP benefits […]

  • A Message from Steven Ingber

    A Message from Steven Ingber

    October 13, 2025 Click here to see the video. Shehecheyanu, v’kiy’manu, v’higiyanu laz’man hazeh. After two years of waiting—738 days filled with pain and loss—today we can finally begin to […]

  • Statement 10.2.2025

    Statement 10.2.2025

    We are heartbroken and outraged by the antisemitic terrorist attack in Manchester, England, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. The murder of two innocent Jewish people […]

  • Statement 9.30.2025

    Statement 9.30.2025

    We are deeply disappointed by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist’s recent remarks labeling Israel’s war against terror organization Hamas a “genocide” and using his campaign as a platform to vilify support […]

  • Statement 9.28.2025

    Statement 9.28.2025

    The Jewish community grieves with our neighbors and friends in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, following today’s horrific attack in Grand Blanc. We pray for those killed […]