Announcing the special guest for LIVE from Greater MetroWest: Michael Strahan, co-host of ABC’s Good Morning America! Mark your calendar – March 30 – for this annual community-wide event. Registration information coming soon. |
IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Federation’s Statement on Executive Order – In response to the recent Executive Order banning refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries, we stand with our major religious movements, national Jewish organizations, and many local synagogues in expressing deep concern with the President’s order. »more
My Hero Brother: A Film Screening – As part of our recognition of Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month, we are proud to present a screening of this remarkable story of a group of young people with Down syndrome treks through the Himalayas, accompanied by their siblings. »more
BLOG: A Trip to DC for Newark Students – Fifth and sixth graders from the South Street School in Newark had an unforgettable trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. on a Rubell Remembrance Journey. By Ilyse Muser Shainbrown, Gottesman Fellow, Jewish Cultural and Educational Liaison to Newark. »more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Ukraine Mission Informational Meeting – Find out about this summer’s incredible mission to Kiev and Cherkassy at an information meeting with Scott Krieger – Thursday, February 9, 6 - 7 p.m. at the JCC MetroWest in West Orange. To rsvp for the meeting contact Stephanie Brand. »more
BLOG: Why I Was in Israel Last Week – A year ago I was accepted into the first-ever cohort of the CEO Onboarding Program which has given me incredibly unique opportunities to learn. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more
YOUR IMPACT
Twins Mix Humor, Sadness in Tale of Shoah Survival – Bernard and Henry Schanzer told how they owed their survival to “righteous gentiles” at a Holocaust Council Lunch & Learn event. »more
Rotman Leaving JFS for New National Agency – Reuben Rotman, who has been executive director of the Federation partner agency Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ since 2004, will be the inaugural CEO of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies. »more
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DID YOU KNOW? Though the temperature is still freezing, JCC Camp Deeny Riback CDR has rolled out Camp Month! For the month of February ONLY, parents can save up to $500 per camper on their summer enrollment. Click here to find out more. |
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