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There’s still time to join new friends and old at a sukkah nearby. Click here to see which GMW community members are opening up their sukkot to others. Please register today if you’d like to join in.


IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

The Candidates Through a Jewish Lens – As Election Day nears, nationally acclaimed political analysts Jay Footlik (D) and Jeff Berkowitz (R) will discuss where the candidates stand on topics of special concern to the American and global Jewish community. »more

School’s Out-Day On – Kids can spend part of their day off from school doing a hands-on mitzvah project. For ages 10 and under. »more

Three’s Company in New Montclair Moishe House –Thanks to a $20,000 grant from JCF, the latest Moishe House worldwide – and only the second one in NJ – opened its doors this month in Montclair, and will provide meaningful Jewish experiences for 20-somethings throughout our community. »more


GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

BLOG: Looking Ahead to a Second Visionary Year of Global Connections – Here in Greater MetroWest we have and continue to lead the way in terms of our partnerships in Israel. I encourage anyone who cares about Israel and about the living bridges we continue to build with our Israeli partners to get involved in our inspiring Global Connections programs. »more

Unique Yom Yerushalayim Mission – You won’t want to miss this opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem in Israel. If interested, join us for an informational meeting on October 27. »more

DID YOU KNOW? There are currently two wonderful exhibits on display in the lobby of our Whippany building: Commonalities, which is a collection of donated art inspired by the Holocaust by four renowned artists, and Meet Me Under Bamberger’s Clock, about Louis Bamberger’s life and philanthropy.


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Upcoming Events

October 16-23

SUKKOT EVENTS FOR KIDS

Kid-friendly programs throughout the community.
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October 16-23

SUKKOT OPEN HOUSES

GMW community members are opening up their sukkot to others. Don’t miss this opportunity to spend time in a neighborhood sukkah near you.
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October 27

COMMONALITIES ART EXHIBIT OPENING
Works of art sharing common thread of the Holocaust. Exhibit runs now through Nov. 18 at Aidekman Campus in Whippany.

October 27

COMMONALITIES ART EXHIBIT OPENING

Works of art inspired by the Holocaust. more

October 27

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS FALL GATHERING

Share ideas and get inspired. more

October 30

THE NINE COMMANDMENTS OF MIDEAST POLICY
A conversation with foreign affairs expert Bret Stephens, moderated by Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. more

November 9

THE MEDIA AND THE MIDDLE EAST: BIASED OR BALANCED?
Federation CRC director Linda Scherzer discusses this topic as part of the Summit JCC’s Current Concerns in the Jewish World series. more