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We at Federation wish all our Greater MetroWest family a Happy Hanukkah. May the light of the menorah fill your homes with joy and peace this holiday.
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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Federation Allocates Nearly $2 Million to Direct Programs and Services – Part 4 in our Federation Allocations 101 series details how we allocate money to the seven Federation departments that provide direct services to the community, with a total of 43,000 touch points to individuals this year. more
Winter Bootcamp Registration Now Open – The quiet months of winter are the perfect time to give back to the community through hands-on mitzvah opportunities. Sign up for one, two, or all three! more
BLOG: A Front Row Seat During a Historic Week in D.C. – Our delegation of 16 community members happened to be in D.C. during an action-packed week of legislation and announcements. We saw first-hand how advocacy and relationship building matters. By CRC Director Linda Scherzer. more
Make Policy Conference a Family Affair – Be part of the Jewish Federation delegation to the AIPAC Policy Conference. Join a special cohort of Greater MetroWest parents and teens at the largest gathering of the pro-Israel movement in the United States. Registration is now open. more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
BLOG: You Are What You Give – I’ve often heard people in the community say that Birthright is a “free” trip. But that’s not entirely true. It costs Federation and our funders and partners some $3,000 per young adult for the trip – money well-spent. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. more
Beyond 10 Days: The Long-term Impact of Birthright Israel – A recent study of thousands of Birthright Israel applicants confirmed the program’s impact on shaping the Jewish trajectories of a generation of Jewish young adults and how it continues to influence the lives of participants even a decade after the trip. more
YOUR IMPACT
In Fraught Times, “Light One Candle” – Peter, Paul and Mary’s “Light One Candle” taught millions of Americans that Hanukkah celebrates the power of a single light to bring hope, pride, energy, and empathy to our entire world. It reminded people that great light can emerge in even the darkest of times. more
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DID YOU KNOW? – There’s a special blessing for the first night of Hanukkah? Click here for a printable version of Hanukkah prayers and songs you can use as you light your menorah at home.
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