Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge

 
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As the center of Jewish philanthropy and volunteerism in the Baton Rouge and surrounding area, we are a person-to-person, community-driven organization dedicated to the health, education, spiritual, and cultural identity of the Jewish people worldwide.

Through the Annual Campaign drive, and in partnership with United Jewish Communities, the Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge raises and allocates funds to provide life-saving and life-enhancing humanitarian assistance to those in need, and to translate Jewish values into social action on behalf of the Jews in the area. Locally, the Federation supports a variety of agencies and schools. Additionally, funding provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge impacts the lives of thousands of Jews and non-Jews.

There are many ways to contribute and participate in the vital work of this Jewish organization. We invite you to explore this website for opportunities that may be of interest and to contact us for more information.
 

Who We Are

Board of Directors
Executive Board
Mark Posner-President
Sue Freedman-Vice President
Rusty Levy-Treasurer
Rick Weil-Secretary

Board Members
Raplh Bender
Charles Bombet
Janet Bonaventure
Weslet Devore
Melanie Fields
Jonathan Kaplan
Diana Mann
Michael Roth
Judy Roheim
Ara Rubyan
Florina Shilkrot Ed Smith
Susan Smolinsky
Celia Vine
Howard Weiss

Rabbis
Rabbi Thomas Gardner
Rabbi jordan Goldson

Our Staff
Executive Director
Ellen Sager
Phone: (225) 379-7393
Email: Ellen.Sager@jewishbr.org

Mailing Address:
5222 Summa Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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Holocaust Educators Scholarship Available

The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge and The Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival would like to formally invite all secondary English and social studies teachers to apply for a fully funded scholarship to attend the Arthur and Rochelle Belfer National Conference for Educators hosted by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Read more...

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