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Thanks to the continued generosity of a small group of donors, we are extending the Matching Gift Challenge to May 16. Now you have one more week to make your gift and double its impact. There’s no better way to touch the lives of Jews in our community, in Israel, and around the world.
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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
All Are Invited to Federation’s Annual Meeting – Join our celebration of the Greater MetroWest community and hear Rabbi David Wolpe, named the most influential rabbi in America by Newsweek magazine. Evening also includes a special tribute to outgoing Campaign Chair Maxine Murnick. more
Touch a Truck, but Hold the Horn –JCC Central’s Touch a Truck event this Sunday from 1-5 p.m. has a special feature for children with special needs and those with auditory sensitivity issues. From 1-2 p.m. there will be no horns, sirens, or music. The event is free and open to the community. more
Abe Foxman Gives a Moving Presentation at Yom Hashoah Commemoration – If you weren’t able to make it to our community Yom Hashoah Commemoration at Kean University last Wednesday, you can click here to listen to Abe Foxman’s powerful speech about standing up for what’s right. “Wherever good people said ‘no’ to hate, people lived.”
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Looking for Cherkassy Counselors – Join a few of your Greater MetroWest peers (ages 19 to 24) for an incredible volunteer opportunity this summer (July 20-Aug. 9). Spend several days of intensive training in Israel, and then head to our Federation partner city of Cherkassy, Ukraine where you’ll spend 10 amazing days helping to run a multi-generational summer family camp. Tour the historic city of Kiev, one of the oldest in Eastern Europe, before returning to Israel. Program cost is $360 and includes flights, accommodations, most meals, and travel insurance. To learn more or to apply, contact Randi Brokman at rbrokman@jfedgmw.org or (973) 929-3047.
Promoting Civil Society in the Negev – Join us for this Global Connections University Lunch & Learn to meet the executive director and principal of the Hagar School, a Jewish-Arab bilingual school which is serving as a springboard for promoting egalitarian, civil society in the Negev and throughout Israel. more
Don’t Miss Out on Federation Missions – There are so many wonderful opportunities to travel with Federation this summer and fall and to see first-hand how your dollars are put to work. Join us for a mission to Israel, Ukraine, or Cuba. more
YOUR IMPACT
BLOG: A Dark Mark on Humanity –Elder abuse is a topic that’s on the minds of many of those on the front lines in our community, those at our Greater MetroWest CARES partner agencies who work toward making sure our seniors are able to live with the dignity and respect they deserve. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. more
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DID YOU KNOW? —Through your gift to the UJA Campaign, Greater MetroWest ABLE can advocate for, enrich, and support more than 500 people with special needs.
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IN THE NEWS
• Yom Hazikaron/Yom Ha’atzmaut Observed at the Union ‘Y’ with Eitan Katz
• Clergy honor past and current victims of hate
• Jewish community, union leaders share ideals at Labor Seder
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