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How to give back after Thanksgiving… As you prepare for your family’s abundant celebrations of Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, consider what you can do to help provide for those who are struggling to put food on their tables. Next week’s Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday are two opportunities for you give back. more
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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Federation Allocations 101 Part 3: Global and National Allocations – The third installment in our Allocations 101 series focuses on how we allocate $4.39 million dollars to overseas, Israel, and national organizations. more
A Conversation with Ben Platt at LIVE365 – Join us on December 11 at our largest community-wide event of the year, featuring a conversation with the Tony Award-winning star of Dear Evan Hansen. more
BLOG: The Center Stage – Now, more than ever before, the General Assembly, where our Jewish Federations come together, serves as the primary venue to address the central pressing issues we face as diaspora Jews. And anyone can come – everyone is invited. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. more
Aging & Disability Workshop Series for Parents & Caregivers – Greater MetroWest CARES and ABLE are partnering with JESPY and JSDD to bring these workshops to the community. The workshops are free and open to the public but registration is required. Join us at one or both sessions. more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Pluralism over the Years – Our Global Connections chair Paula Saginaw delivered a presentation at the JFNA General Assembly last week about our Federation’s ground-breaking religious pluralism efforts in Israel. Read an adaptation of her presentation here.
YOUR IMPACT
Local Leader Honors Father Through Gift to Israel Tennis Center – Ellen Goldner and her husband, Alan, decided that a fitting tribute to her father would be a gift to the Israel Tennis Center to fund a program for at-risk Ethiopian youth. more
Her Super Sweet 16 – Hannah Stepak, a graduate of our Iris Teen Tzedakah program and a current participant in Iris Teen Mitzvot, celebrated her 16th birthday by organizing 13 community services activities to benefit worthy causes. more
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DID YOU KNOW? – Federation allocates close to $1 million annually to fight hunger. Why not make a donation to help us feed those less fortunate as part of your Thanksgiving celebration? Donate here.
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IN THE NEWS
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