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Hurricane Matthew has wreaked a path of destruction. The powerful storm has forced hundreds of thousands to flee for their lives. Jewish Federations of North America has opened the Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund to support communities in need. Click here to donate.


IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Boost to Security – While individual organizations are taking measures to make themselves and their constituents safer, Federation is making a commitment to invest in the security of our entire Jewish community. »more

Broadcaster Shares Insights on Judaism and the Election – Our 2017 Major Gifts Event featured a conversation with broadcast journalist David Gregory as well as a tribute to Shimon Peres and two community leaders who recently passed. »more

JCF Celebrates Create a Jewish Legacy Donors and Team Members – More than 270 people gathered on Wednesday, September 21 for a fun and festive celebration of another successful year of Create a Jewish Legacy. »more


GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Global Connections Fall Gathering – Get inspired and share ideas for how we can best convey our global message to the community. All are welcome. Dinner buffet will be served. $18 per person. »more

Neil Lazarus Talks Israel – College and high school students are invited to a seminar on communicating about Israel. »more


YOUR IMPACT

BLOG: More Choice, More Dignity – The hunger I feel on Yom Kippur makes me think about all those people, here and around the world, who are food insecure. And about how you help. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more

Cecille Asekoff Honored for the Essential Role She Has Played in Field of Chaplaincy – On September 18, a remarkable woman was honored for her 27 years of service as Executive Director of the Neshama Association of Jewish Chaplains. »more

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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 18

Deadline to register to vote in NJ. more

October 19

JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL OF CENTRAL NJ
Women’s Philanthropy sponsors film “To Life!” and hosts a pre-film get-together and nosh before the screening. more

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