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It’s less than one week until the event of the year… LIVE365, a conversation with Ben Platt, the Tony Award-winning star of Dear Evan Hansen! You won’t want to miss out, so register today! Online registration closes Wednesday, December 7 at 2 p.m.
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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
BLOG: How Might the New Tax Bill Affect Your Charitable Giving? – With major revisions in the tax code looming but still so uncertain, here are some things to consider about accelerating your charitable giving into 2017, potentially saving yourself money before rates are likely to change. By JCF President Robert Kuchner. more
Announcing Our Tour de Camp Cycling Event – We are thrilled to announce that our first-ever Tour de Summer Camps NJ will take place on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Proceeds of this community cycling and family fun event will make it possible for more children across Greater MetroWest NJ to have the life-changing experience of attending Jewish summer camp. more
BLOG: CRC Lobbying Mission Heads to Washington, D.C. – A delegation of 16 community members heads to D.C. to meet with our elected congressional leaders and lobby on the issues of critical importance to our Jewish community. By CRC Director Linda Scherzer. more
35 Kid-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah in New Jersey – Hanukkah may be just eight days, but we are partying all month long! Visit us on Kveller.com for a list of family-friendly ways to celebrate the holiday all over Essex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Union counties. more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
We’re Still Looking for Good Homes for Our Rishonim– These young emissaries from our partner communities in Israel work throughout our community to spread the spirit of Israel. We are looking for warm, loving families with school-age kids to serve as hosts from February 1– June 30, 2018. See the flier or contact Shiri Mass at smass@jfedgmw.org for more information.
YOUR IMPACT
Religious School Teacher Honored for Excellence – The recipient of the 2017 Hoffman-Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Jewish Education is Linda Shapiro Wolf, a third- and fourth-grade Hebrew and Judaica teacher in the religious school at Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains. The award was presented at last night’s JKid Educator Interchange workshop. more
“Freedom Song” Lifts the Shroud of Denial on Jews and Addiction – Community member Lisa Lisser writes in the New Jersey Jewish News how she is working with Federation’s Greater MetroWest ABLE to address the problem of addiction in our community. more
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DID YOU KNOW? – Registration for the Women’s Philanthropy Women of Wisdom Education Series is now open! Join us for one or all of the four interesting sessions. Space is limited, so register early. more
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IN THE NEWS
5 Things Jewish Day Schools Are Doing to Lower Tuition Costs
JFS Advisers Race Against Clock for Medicare Sign-up
Lester Senior Housing Community in Whippany Offers New Programs for Assisted Living Residents
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