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Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ January 10, 2017 Follow Us on Facebook  Follow Us on Twitter  Check out Our YouTube Channel  Check out Our Pinterest page

For a limited time, your new gift of $180 or more to the UJA Campaign will be doubled by a generous contribution from the Doris and Daniel Kaplan family. Because of you and families like the Kaplans, our Jewish community can rest assured that the safety nets are there to support them in times of need. This special opportunity ends on January 27, so please give now.


IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Kneading for Those in Need on February 7 – It’s time to register for our annual Community Challah Bake! And this year we’re offering a Challah Bake Junior just for the kids and a Resource Fair to learn more about conquering hunger. »more

Easy Jewish Family Fun – In partnership with our friends at PJ Library and the Jewish day schools in our community, we welcome you to a range of FREE dynamic programs geared towards families with young children. »more

Keeping Teens Engaged in Jewish Life – Join us for a parlor meeting discussion on Tuesday, January 17 to share ideas about how to keep your teens engaged Jewishly after their bar or bat mitzvah. »more


GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

The Season of Light in Israel – The Hanukah season in our partner communities was highlighted by a variety of community-building events. »more

The Most Meaningful Journey of My Life – One teen who participated in the Cohort 9 Diller Teen Fellows program reflects on this life-changing experience. »more


YOUR IMPACT

Banking on Food – Here is a look at the organizations in our community that are helping to feed the hungry and how you as an individual can make the most impact. »more

My Son’s Emotional Holocaust-Related Bar Mitzvah Project – One mother in our community shares in Kveller the story of how her family was positively impacted by her son’s involvement in our Holocaust Council’s Twin with a Survivor program. »more

DID YOU KNOW? There are countless ways for you to connect throughout our GMW Jewish community! Make sure to check out our Community Calendar and our JFamily Calendar to find events that interest to you.




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Upcoming Events


Now through February 28

DESARAD NEGEV-INSPIRED ARTWORK GALLERY OPENING
Exhibit runs through February 28 at JCC MetroWest Gaelen Center for the Arts. more

January 11, 12, & 19

COFFEE & CAMP OPEN HOUSES
Join us at these convenient locations to talk about camp for summer 2017 and 2018. more

January 16

“IN HER SHOES” MITZVAH MANIA PROGRAM
Martin Luther King Day simulation and service program for teens. more

January 23

ISRAELI WOMEN AS AGENTS OF CHANGE
Session II in the Women of Wisdom Education Series. more

January 29

MITZVOT OF GREATER METROWEST
Annual mitzvah project expo for all bar/bat mitzvah students. more

January 30

BEING MORTAL: FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
Free screening and discussion of the PBS Frontline film Being Mortal. more

February 10-12

TALK ISRAEL WEEKEND RETREAT
Program for New Jersey college students to celebrate and learn how to talk about Israel on campus. more