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You make it all possible! Your generosity helps build a strong Jewish future for the next generation and ensures a vibrant Jewish community for all. Please MAKE YOUR GIFT NOW to the 2018 UJA Annual Campaign, before it ends on June 30.
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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
A Night at the Ballpark with the Somerset Patriots – Join your Jewish community on Sunday, July 29 for a fun summer family event! Experience the excitement throughout the evening – on the field, on the concourse, and in the stands, with special activities just for us! more
Women’s Philanthropy Honors Outgoing President Rebecca Gold at Annual Meeting – More than 150 Greater MetroWest women philanthropists came together on Wednesday, May 30 to celebrate another successful year of Women’s Philanthropy. more
Applications Still Being Accepted for Teen Philanthropy Program – Iris Teen Tzedakah is a one-year program open to high schoolers in grades 9-10 focusing on philanthropy, Jewish education, and leadership. Click here to find out more and submit your application.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
GMW Marched Together at the Celebrate Israel Parade – Hundreds of members of our community – from day schools and synagogues, to Diller Teen Fellows and Federation staff – marched together behind the Greater MetroWest banner to show their support at the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City. more
Global Connections Says Thank You to Outgoing Chair, Shlichim, and Rishonim – On Thursday, May 31, our Global Connections department held its annual Spring Gala with a special program honoring outgoing chair Paula Saginaw. more
Peoplehood Project is a Unique Leadership Experience – The Peoplehood Project is a life-changing two-year program for a rising generation of Greater MetroWest Jewish leaders interested in building living bridges with our partner communities in Israel. Click here to find out more or apply now.
YOUR IMPACT
Wanted: New Ways to Engage the Next Generation of Jews – Our CEO Dov Ben-Shimon said in this article in the New Jersey Jewish News, “While the value of Federation is more critical than ever, the expectations of how we communicate with our community are changing radically... fund raising cannot be the only embodiment of how we talk to our community.” more
Spiritual Healing – Through our Federation’s Joint Chaplaincy Committee, a chaplain now provides spiritual guidance, support, and council to patients at the Saint Barnabas outpatient cancer center. more
IN THE NEWS
“Beyond the Rainbow” to Discuss LBGT Needs in Our Community
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DID YOU KNOW? – During the summer months, we know that many of the kids are off to camp and families head out on vacations. We are busy planning for the holidays and upcoming fall events and programs, so we will send out Access Federation every other Tuesday during this time.
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