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37 DAYS LEFT TO DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT — Now through May 4, you have the opportunity to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT with a single gift. Thanks to several generous donors, we will match any new or increased gift dollar for dollar up to $10,000. So what are you waiting for? Do twice the good today! Donate now.


IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

BLOG: Racial Justice Has Always Been a Jewish Issue — It is now time for us to join with those working in our state in support of racial justice. Anyone interested in getting involved and making a difference is invited to join us for a very important program, “Criminal Justice Reform: Formulating the Jewish Response” on April 6 at 7 p.m. »more

Great Balls of Fire! —Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, and dueling pianos to celebrate the Greater MetroWest Young Adult community and the winners of the Cohn Young Leadership Awards. »more

Talking to Your Children About the Holocaust —At some point, they will start asking questions. Will you know how to answer? Join Holocaust Council for a Lunch & Learn presentation with teacher, mom, and Holocaust expert Ilyse Shainbrown. »more

J-Serve: A Community-wide Day of Volunteering for Teens — 6th through 12th graders from across the Greater MetroWest community will participate in meaningful Jewish Service Learning Projects on Sunday, April 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Click here to see the available programs and register for the one that interests you.


GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Men’s Mission to Israel —Join us for an informational meeting to find out more about this unique opportunity to visit Israel with Federation’s Men’s Division. »more

P2G@20 Mission is Underway — The Global Connections mission is currently in Israel, spending time with our partner communities in the Negev and around the country. Click here for more about the 20th anniversary of the Partnership2Gether program and the impact it has had on the global Jewish community.


YOUR IMPACT

The Final Rescue of Yemeni Jews —Last week our partner agency, the Jewish Agency for Israel, secretly rescued 19 Jews from Yemen and brought them to Israel, bringing the historic Aliyah of Yemenite Jewry to a close. »more

DID YOU KNOW? — Through your gift to the UJA Campaign, more than 3,000 children receive a PJ Library book each month!


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Upcoming Events

March 31

Beyond Braiding – Federation 101

An intimate workshop on challah dough making and intro to Federation discussion. »more

April 3

Israel Advocacy Program for High School Students

Will you know how to stand up for Israel on your college campus? »more

April 3

Fair Trade Fair & Human Trafficking Silhouette exhibit

Judging of silhouetes embellished by community groups to represent victims of human trafficking, sale of fair trade goods. »more

April 3

Services for Seniors Resource fair

Sponsored by Greater MetroWest CARES, includes a dessert reception before screening of the film Dough. »more

April 4

FINDING MEMBERS WHERE THEY ARE

Synagogue Leadership Initiative session designed to help congregations reach out to potential members. »more

April 6

Building One Community: Criminal Justice Reform and the Jewish Response

Featuring esteemed speakers including U.S. Attorney for NJ the Honorable Paul J. Fishman. »more

April 19

Great Balls of Fire!

An evening of drinks, dinner, and dueling pianos celebrating the young adult community and the 2016 Cohn Award winners. »more

Federation Sponsored Jewish Film Festival Screenings


Thursday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.

The Kind Words
Sponsored by Global Connections

Sunday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.
Dough
Sponsored by Greater MetroWest CARES

Sunday, April 5, 7:30 p.m.Wedding Doll
Sponsored by Greater MetroWest ABLE

Sunday, April 10, 7 p.m.
Rock in the Red Zone
Sponsored by Women’s Philanthropy