Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester

08/28/2026

Read our Shabbat Message from our CEO, Gustavo Rymberg: https://ow.ly/oCHE50ZGzwW

08/26/2026

The legendary Dolly Parton has died at 80. In addition to being a cultural and personal inspiration to millions, she was known for her generosity and philanthropy. Her Imagination Library (Dolly Parton's Imagination Library) mails free books to kids every month, and inspired PJ Library which helped grow into a thriving national program delivering Jewish books to families for over 20 years. Thank you, Dolly, for inspiring generations of young readers. https://ow.ly/Ioq130sYnw2

To learn more about PJ Library, visit: https://www.jewishrochester.org/pj-library-programs PJ library ROC

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

🌟 Applications for IsraelNow 2027 are now open! 🌟

Jewish Rochester teens are invited to join us for an unforgettable journey to Israel from February 14-23, 2027.

Explore Israel's history, culture, and people alongside friends from our community while creating memories that will last a lifetime.

✅ Travel with Rochester teens
✅ Experience Israel firsthand
✅ Build lasting friendships
✅ Strengthen your Jewish identity

Thanks to the generous support of the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation, families pay just $1,800 for this heavily subsidized experience.

📝 Applications are due September 22.

Apply today: https://www.jewishrochester.org/jewish-teensroc

08/21/2026

Seven years. One incredible team.

We’re proud to share that Jewish Home has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the seventh consecutive year!

This recognition is based on confidential feedback from our employees and reflects what makes Jewish Home such a special place to work, a culture rooted in compassion, connection, growth and a shared commitment to making a difference.

To our incredible team: thank you. Your dedication, heart and commitment to the people we serve are what make Jewish Home truly feel like home. We’re so grateful for each and every one of you!

Here’s to another year of growing, caring and making a difference together!

Read the full release here https://www.jewishhomeroc.org/jewish-home-earns-great-place-to-work-certification-for-seventh-consecutive-year/

08/21/2026

Read our Shabbat Message from our CEO, Gustavo Rymberg: https://ow.ly/uJpT50ZCHGP

08/21/2026

PJ library ROC Monica Gebell Levine Center to End Hate

Get tickets online for Town Hall Discussion with StandWithUs here.

08/19/2026

You're Invited: Family Campaign Kickoff BBQ!

Greater Rochester, join us for a FREE community celebration as we kick off our 100-Day Campaign!

Free food
Fun activities for the whole family
Meet our new ShinShinim
Mingle with Federation staff

Come celebrate community and help us launch our mission to raise $4.613 million to support Jewish life in Greater Rochester.

Register today https://jewishfederationofgreaterroche.regfox.com/family-campaign-kickoff-bbq-91526

08/18/2026

This conversation is for all of us.
Join us Aug 25 at 6 PM for a Town Hall with StandWithUs & CAMERA4Truth - Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis and learn how to recognize, respond, and protect Jewish students. https://jewishfederationofgreaterroche.regfox.com/town-hall-discussion-with-standwithus

Levine Center to End Hate

Get tickets online for Town Hall Discussion with StandWithUs here.