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Wishing everyone a Happy Hanukah and a healthy and prosperous 2017. Click here for a Happy Hanukah wish from our rishonim!


IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Coffee & Camp Open Houses – Stop in at one of the convenient locations to grab a cup of coffee and chat with a One Happy Camper representative about the variety of overnight and day camp opportunities available to Greater MetroWest kids. And learn more about the $1,000 grant available to new campers.»more

From Memory to History – All are welcome to join the Holocaust Council for the opening reception of this annual exhibit on Tuesday, January 24 at 7 p.m. at the Aidekman Campus in Whippany. This year’s special feature is Children During the Holocaust. The exhibit will be on display through May 4.

Diller Teens Cohort 9 Celebrate Graduation – The families and close friends of the 20 Greater MetroWest Diller Teen Fellows Cohort 9 gathered on December 13 to celebrate the culmination of a life-changing 15-month journey. »more


GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Passport to Israel – GMW students ages 14 and up are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in grant funds for travel to Israel on an educational peer group trip. For more information and to find out if you qualify, contact Global Connections at (973) 929-3054 or israelprograms@jfedgmw.org.

New Jersey College Students Will Talk Israel – College students from across the area will gather for a weekend in February to celebrate and learn how to speak up for Israel. Fee of only $36 covers cost of food and lodging. »more


YOUR IMPACT

BLOG: Protecting Our People – During these uncertain economic times, many organizations have walked away from their pension obligations. I am proud of the work our leadership has done to ensure that all of our pensioners receive what they’re due. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more

DID YOU KNOW? We are proud to announce that Charity Navigator has renewed Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ's 4-star rating – the highest evaluation a charity can receive!


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Upcoming Events

January 8

DESARAD NEGEV-INSPIRED ARTWORK GALLERY OPENING
Exhibit runs through February 28 at JCC MetroWest Gaelen Center for the Arts. more

January 12

LADIES NIGHT OUT
featuring Erin Zaikis, founder of Sundara. Sundara is an organization that recycles hotel soap for distribution across India, Uganda, and Myanmar. more

January 23

ISRAELI WOMEN AS AGENTS OF CHANGE
Session II in the Women of Wisdom Education Series. more

January 30

BEING MORTAL: FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
Free screening and discussion of the PBS Frontline film Being Mortal. more