You are viewing a preview version of this site. The live site https://jfedgmw.org has been archived on FedWeb.

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ November 7, 2017 Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter Check out Our YouTube Channel Check out Our Pinterest page

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON LIVE365! This much-anticipated community-wide event is now on Monday, December 11 and will feature a conversation with Ben Platt, the Tony-award winning star of Dear Evan Hansen. more


IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

What’s Next in the Middle East? – We are proud to partner with The NJ Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to sponsor an evening with Ehud Olmert, former Prime Minister of the State of Israel, who will discuss Israel at 70 from a personal perspective, in conversation with former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Kurtzer. This is one of a four-part panel series, What’s Next in the Middle East?more

Experience STEM – Children ages 5 to 7 and their grown-ups are invited to join us this weekend at Golda Och Academy’s Dr Lynne B Harrison STEM Center for exciting hands-on STEM activities! Find out about this and other Easy Jewish Family Fun programs here.

JCC MetroWest Presents New Exhibits – “Creativity and Continuity: A Celebration of 140 Years of JCC Arts Programming” will be on view at the Gaelen Gallery East at the Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC, from November 11 to December 28. A reception on Saturday, November 11, will coincide with the showing of the film Bye Bye Germany for the NJ Jewish Film Festival. more


GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Looking for Good Homes for Our Rishonim – The rishonim are young emissaries from our partner communities in Israel who work throughout our community to spread the spirit of Israel. We are looking for warm, loving families with school-age kids to serve as hosts from February 1– June 30, 2018. See the flier or contact Shiri Mass at smass@jfedgmw.org for more information.

Mission to Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest Was an Eye-Opening Experience – This Women’s Philanthropy mission afforded 32 passionate and dedicated women a unique opportunity to learn about the rich Jewish history and experience present-day Jewish life in these cities. more

 

YOUR IMPACT

BLOG: All of Us Are Not Some of Us – Religious pluralism isn’t a fancy buzzword. It has real-world implications. It means that our Jewish values or diversity, of mutual respect, and of tolerance should be upheld. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. more

 

DID YOU KNOW? – The first Arad-Greater MetroWest International Book Club event is just a month away. Pick up a copy of the first book, The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street, and join us for a stimulating conversation with our friends in Israel. more


IN THE NEWS


Voter education, registration at JESPY

For 39 years, Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) has offered a Scholarship Loan Program

 

 

» Visit Op-Fed, our blogspot

» Like us on Facebook

Upcoming Events

Through November 14

13th ANNUAL JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL OF CENTRAL NJ
Hosted by JCC of Central NJ at the Rialto NewVision Theater in Westfield. more

November 9

JVS JOB SEEKERS PROGRAM
How to present yourself as a problem solver. more

November 10

SCHOOLS OUT DAY ON
Turn your kids’ day off from school during NJ Teachers Convention into a family volunteering opportunity. more

November 12

SCIENCE STEM EXPERIENCE
Join us for this Easy Jewish Family Fun activity for kids age 5-7. more

November 15

ENHANCE YOUR CAREGIVING SKILLS
All are welcome to join this Create a Caring Community Together workshop. more

November 15

GOTTESMAN RTW ACADEMY AND NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
NJSO’s 60-piece orchestra is performing live at GRTWA. Free and open to the community. more

November 16

HOLOCAUST COUNCIL REAL TO REEL FILM SERIES
The singer Billy Joel and his brother trace their family history back to the Holocaust in The Joel Files – A Story of Two Families. more

November 16

WHAT WILL THE AMERICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY LOOK LIKE IN 2050?... AND OTHER MUSINGS
Conversation with Birthright Israel co-founder Michael Steinhardt, moderated by Dov Ben-Shimon. Free and open to the public. more

November 19

MITZVOT OF GREATER METROWEST
Bar and bat mitzvah project expo for kids and their parents. more

December 4

JKID EDUCATOR INTERCHANGE
Get ideas for how your pre-school, day school, or synagogue can create an inspiring Yom Ha’atzmaut program. more

December 6

SYNAGOGUE LEADERS – RECHARGE YOUR SPECIAL EVENTS
The next in our series of Synagogue Leadership seminars. more

December 11

LIVE365
Join us at this community-wide event featuring a conversation with Tony Award-winning actor Ben Platt. more


COMMUNITY CALENDAR