The BIG GIVE (formerly known as Super Sunday) is a community-wide fundraising event taking place on Sunday, December 4, at the JCC of Central New Jersey in Scotch Plains and the JCC MetroWest in West Orange. The Big Give is part of our new GIVEMBER initiative, a month-long series of events designed to build community and offer you an opportunity to give it your all. Click here for details. |
IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Iris Teens Have an Enlightening Experience – Last weekend, the 2016-17 cohort of Iris Teen Tzedakah, a group of 28 teens in 9th to 11th grade, attended an overnight at the aimed at team building through engaging in an immersive simulated society game. »more
Tonight, View the Candidates Through a Jewish Lens – With just one week until Election Day, nationally acclaimed political analysts will discuss where the candidates stand on topics of special concern to the American and global Jewish community. »more
BLOG: Things I Learned in the Sukkah This Year – I don’t always sit in the sukkah for the connection to the past. Sometimes I do it because it’s a simple reminder that you don’t need all the clutter that usually surrounds you. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
BLOG: Negev Success Stories – Ten years ago, when our Keren Ness Board began directing funds to the Negev, the vision of developing and maintaining communities through economic development included strengthening relationships with strategic partners who shared our vision of building up the region. By JCF Executive Director Stanley Stone. »more
Fall Gathering Launches Second Year of Global Connections – Last Thursday night, about 80 people came out to kick off the second year with a discussion about how to build upon the foundation that’s been established. »more
Let There Be Water – Join us to hear Seth M. Siegel, author of the New York Times bestseller Let There Be Water, discuss Israel’s solution for a water-starved world. »more
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DID YOU KNOW? Greater MetroWest ABLE is sponsoring a Learn to Babysit for Children with Special Needs – Sundays, Nov. 6-Dec. 18. Teens will be trained and certified in CPR and first aid, with additional topics including disability awareness and more. For more information contact Rebecca Wanatick at rwanatick@jfedgmw.org. |
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