About Us

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

 
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Partner Organizations

We work to ensure a Jewish future by supporting partner organizations. As our services expand, we maintain our strong level of support to many local and regional Jewish organizations. Some of these organizations include:

  • Henry S. Jacobs Camp

  • Camp Dream Street

  • Local religious schools in both Baton Rouge and Lafayette

  • Hillel at Louisiana State University

  • The Anti-Defamation League

  • The Jewish National Fund

 
 

Leadership

Board of Directors

  • Steven Winkler, President

  • Shelli Feist, Vice-President

  • David Dean, Treasurer

  • Susan Smolinsky, Secretary

Board Members

  • Patty Abraham

  • Emelie Alton

  • Edie Bender

  • Storm Matthews

  • Robbie Rubin

  • Ara Rubyan

  • Paula Samuels

  • Norman Schwamberg

  • Michael Tepper

Synagogue Representatives

  • Lindsey Burton

  • Zach Stein

Rabbis

  • Rabbi Sarah Smiley

  • Rabbi Peretz Kazen

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Our Staff

Executive Director

Ellen Sager

Phone: (225) 379-7393

Email: Ellen.Sager@jewishbr.org

Mailing Address

14241 Coursey Blvd., Suite -A-12, #356

Baton Rouge, LA 70817

 

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Closed on Fridays

By Appointment Only