Strengthening Our State ... Together
THE MICHIGAN
JEWISH CONFERENCE
pirri he Jewish Federation knows how important
it is for small Jewish communities to stay
connected with each other, to share their
concerns and speak with one voice when a strong
Jewish position is required.
That's why the Michigan Jewish Conference was
created I0 years ago with Federation support and
oversight.
Besides maintaining a Jewish presence in Lansing and
addressing the political and community relations
needs of its members, the Michigan Jewish
Conference (MJC) provides a forum for statewide
Jewish communities to collaborate and exchange ideas.
The MJC works with various coalitions on issues such
as education and welfare reform, monitors legislation
and sponsors several major programs, like the official
State of Michigan Holocaust Commemoration,
arranged with the Governor's office.
These activities lend strength to the partnership
communities of the Michigan Jewish Conference:
Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Bay City, Detroit, Flint,
Grand Rapids, Houghton/Hancock, Jackson, Kalamazoo,
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1999 official State of Michigan Holocaust Commemoration: Rep. Steve
Pestka, Grand Rapids, with his father, a survivor, and his nephew
Lansing, Midland, Muskegon, Petoskey, Saginaw, South
Haven and Traverse City.
Our communities may be separated by some miles —
and in one case, by a pretty big lake. But we're united
by a lot more.
T his is .Peoleration
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