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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Join Us at Ladies Night Out for Some Good, Clean Fun! – Women’s Philanthropy’s annual event on Thursday, January 12 features guest speaker Erin Zaikis, founder of Sundara, an international organization that provides soap and trains women in need to become hygiene ambassadors in their communities. more
Mitzvot of Greater MetroWest 2017 – All bar/bat mitzvah students are invited to join us at this annual mitzvah project expo to find out about 30+ meaningful local hands-on service opportunities on Sunday, January 29 at the Aidekman Campus in Whippany. Ask your synagogue representative to register your religious school or contact Michael Strom at mstrom@jfedgmw.org for more information.
Being Mortal Film Screening and Discussion – Based on the book by Atul Gawande, MD, this documentary explores the hopes of patients and families facing terminal illness and their relationships with their physicians. Monday, January 30. The event is free and open to the public but reservation are required. »more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
BLOG: A Foot in Two Worlds – Reflections from our Federation’s recent mission to Cuba, and particularly on the vibrant Jewish community there, despite the hardships they and all Cubans endure. By Federation President Leslie Dannin Rosenthal. »more
A Few Spots Still Available for Gesher Program ̶ This exciting new year-long partnership program for teens, focusing on leadership, tikkun olam, environmental sustainability, and building strong connections to Israel, begins at the end of January. Apply today. »more
YOUR IMPACT
Documenting the Struggle for Soviet Jews ̶ Our Chief Jewish Learning Officer Robert Lichtman shared fascinating stories and artifacts of his years in the 1980s working at the Greater New York Conference on Soviet Jewry, organizing efforts to achieve freedom for the Jews trapped in the USSR. »more
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DID YOU KNOW? This year’s Challah Bake is scheduled for February 7! So mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information coming soon. |
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