Lions & Tigers & Bears... OY VEY!

The Federation will host a "happening" for all ages at the Seneca Park Zoo on Sunday, August 15th.... Save the date! Learn the Hebrew names for animals, see animal demonstrations, a sea lion show, special snow leopard exhibit... and more. Zoo entry fee is on us. Co-sponsored by Jewish Education Services and JLink.
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Federation Adopts New Look

The Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester unveiled a new name and logo to help create a stronger visual identity in sync with Federations across North America.
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Campaign '10 Making Steady Progress

The Campaign is forging ahead, but time is running out! The Campaign concludes soon. Over 2560 donors have made their contributions to the 2010 Campaign to date. Have you been included? Find out what our Campaign supports.

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Welcome to Jewish Rochester

The Jewish Community Federation of Greater Rochester welcomes you! The Federation is an "umbrella" for the over 25,000 people who live in Jewish households in the Greater Rochester area. We are a diverse and vibrant community with so much to offer. Want to reach us? Call 585-461-0490 or write to: Jewish Community Federation, 441 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607.
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Final "Count Me In" Survey Tally: 2,334!

Initial "Count Me In" Study of the Greater Rochester Jewish Community survey results are in: When our online survey closed, and the data set was cleaned, our final sample ended up with 2,334 usable interviews! This includes 100 local Jewish college students. We thank each and every community member who took the time to fill out the survey!
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The Jewish Federations support JDC's Ariel Job Centers in Riga, Latvia and Tallinn, Estonia, which battle rising unemployment and poverty among Jews in the Baltics. The centers, based on a pioneering model that continues to help Argentina’s Jews recover in the wake of that country’s economic crisis, provide classes and training on job hunting, interviewing, resume-building and computer skills. Click here for details.