Jewish Federation of Fort Wayne
Chailights
The Official JFFW Newsletter
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Chailights is the Jewish Federation of Fort Wayneβs official newsletter β the easiest way to stay connected with everything happening in Fort Wayneβs Jewish community.Β
β¦Event RecapsPhotos and summaries from recent Federation events, speakers, and community gatherings.β¦Community NewsUpdates from across Fort Wayneβs Jewish community β Federation, temple, Chabad, and partner organizations.β¦Federation UpdatesAnnual campaign news, programming announcements, and Board updates.β¦Jewish World NewsCurated headlines and commentary on issues affecting the broader Jewish world.β¦Lifecycle & MilestonesBirths, Bβnai Mitzvot, weddings, and memorials from the community.
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All past editions of Chailights are available below, organized by year. Click any issue to open the PDF.
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The Federation has Chailights archives going back many years. Contact the office for access to issues prior to 2023.
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Chailights regularly features curated news from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and commentary on issues facing the broader Jewish world.
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