Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge

Mission Statement
The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge is the center of Jewish philanthropy and volunteerism in the Baton Rouge and surrounding area, the Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge is a person-to-person, community-driven organization dedicated to the health, education, spiritual, and cultural identity of the Jewish people worldwide.

The Work of the Federation
It is not easy to concisely explain all the ways in which the Federation impacts our Jewish Community. The Federation works with all levels of our Jewish Community to create and sustain a strong Jewish present and future. The local work of the Federation tends to the specific needs of our local Jewish community. Community assistance is provided through the many projects of Jewish Family Service. Also, the Jewish Federation serves as a center for Jewish resources. In addition, the Federation works to strengthen Jewish identity through education with programs such as the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge works closely with many regional partner organizations. These organizations connect us to the larger Southern Jewish community. Some of our regional work can be seen through scholarship assistance granted to many young people enabling them to attend Jacobs Camp, Kutz Leadership Camp, The NFTY National Convention, and to participate in Israel Trips.
The Federation also serves the greater good of our national and international Jewish communities. While there is much to be done here in Baton Rouge, the needs of Jews around the world, most especially in Israel, the former Soviet Union, and Ethiopia, remains great. Federation has maintained its level of funding to United Jewish Communities, our partner in providing aid to Jews throughout the world.

For more information on the work of the Federation, click here.

Our Partner Organizations
The Federation works to ensure a Jewish future by supporting partner organizations. As our services expand, Federation maintains its strong level of support to many local and regional Jewish organizations. Some of these organizations include:

• Camp Kol Bo/The David F. Reznikoff Jewish Day Camp
• Henry S. Jacobs Camp
• Camp Dream Street
• Religious schools at Beth Shalom Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel and Temple Shalom (Lafayette)
• Woldenburg Living Center (formerly Willow Wood)
• The Anti-Defamation League
• Holocaust and Tolerance Education
• The Institute of Southern Jewish Life

For more information about these organizations please see our Community Resources Page.