IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

LIVE365 Was a Night to Remember – The buzz in the ballroom was energizing at LIVE365 as more than 700 community members – including over 100 teens – awaited the arrival of special guest Ben Platt, the Tony Award-winning star of the Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen. more

Film Tackles Challenges of Facing Terminal Illness – All are welcome to join Greater MetroWest CARES for a community screening of the PBS FRONTLINE documentary Being Mortal, followed by a post-screening conversation with Dr. Joshua Schor, Medical Director at Daughters of Israel. more

Grab a Cup of Coffee and Let’s Talk Camp – Meet our One Happy Camper director at one of four gathering spots around the community to learn about Jewish camp options as well as new camper grants and scholarships, ask questions, and enjoy some refreshments. more

A Magical Night of Havdalah Among the Stars – All are welcome to enjoy this free community-wide family Havdalah experience with an indoor planetarium and lots of other activities for families with children ages 2-12. more

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Miriam’s Living Bridges – Miriam Seiden, a member of our Global Connection’s Partnership2Gether Arad Committee and a self-proclaimed cultural explorer, created a blog to share her Living Bridges experiences. Check it out here.

YOUR IMPACT

GMW Day Schools Invest in Students… by investing in our teachers. This inspiring video from our Quest for Teaching Excellence Conference shows how, through customized professional development, we are helping our day school educators help their students.

IN THE NEWS

JESPY receives grant to support older adults with disabilities

GOA takes on Names, Not Numbers Shoa film project

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Upcoming Events

January 4

JVS JOB SEEKERS PROGRAM
The 5 stages of managing career transition. more

January 7

WINTER VOLUNTEER
BOOT CAMP
Help renovate the oldest operating synagogue in Newark. more 

January 9

TEENS: STAND UP TO YOUR FEELINGS OF ANXIETY
JFS MetroWest hosts a support group for teens who are experiencing anxiety and depression. more

January 10

REAL TO REEL FILM SERIES
Holocaust Council presents Holocaust Heroes which explores the many forms of resistance. more

January 11

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

January 11

BEING MORTAL
Join us for a film screening and discussion of Being Mortal, the PBS Frontline documentary based on the best-selling book about the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness. more

January 14

SUPER SCIENCE
Easy Jewish Family Fun event for kids ages 4-6. more  

January 17

HOLOCAUST COUNCIL LUNCH & LEARN
Auschwitz survivor Werner Rich discusses his book, The Death Camp Magicians. more

January 17

SPORTS FUN WITH
GOA ROADRUNNERS
Easy Jewish Family Fun event for kids ages 5-7. more  

January 17

WINTER VOLUNTEER
BOOT CAMP
Work alongside WAE Center clients on a special project. more

January 20

HAVDALAH AMONG THE STARS!
A community-wide family experience with indoor planetarium and activities for children ages 2-12. more

January 23

WINTER VOLUNTEER BOOT CAMP
Make chocolate creations and cards for clients of Jewish Relief Agency. more

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

FEBRUARY 10

LIVE & LEARN

MARCH 11

THE BIGGIVE/CHALLAH BAKE JR.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR