Federation wishes everyone in our Greater MetroWest family a peaceful and happy Passover! |
IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Nature Play the Jewish Way – Join us for a sensory-rich, outdoor family adventure connecting Judaism to nature through treasuring hunting, storytelling, and more, in partnership with the South Mountain Nature School. »more
This Is Hunger Exhibit Humanizes Food Insecurity – During its week-long Greater MetroWest stop along its nation-wide tour, MAZON’s This Is Hunger exhibit welcomed more than 500 local visitors to take a close-up look at the reality of hunger in our countryr. »more
What’s Jewish about Estate Planning? – Rabbi Ozer Glickman of Oliver Wyman, Portfolio Risk Technologies, and Yeshiva University will address this topic at Jewish Community Foundation’s Professional Advisors Network on April 27. All are welcome to attend. Registration is required. »more
Top Family-Friendly Picks from PJ Library – Each month, your GMW PJ Library puts out a newsletter chock-full of family-friendly activities, local events, and other great ideas. To see this month’s issue, click here. To subscribe to the e-newsletter contact Andrea Bergman at abergman@jfedgmw.org.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Boosting Our Israel Spirit – Our Greater MetroWest Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations are going to have even more Israel spirit this year, thanks to more than 80 Israeli delegates who will be here celebrating with us. »more
BLOG: GMW to the Rescue – When 11 Israeli teens and their advisor found themselves stranded in Newark Airport on their way to Minneapolis, our community got an SOS call, stepped up, and showed the weary visitors some true GMW Shabbat hospitality. By Community Shaliach Moshe Levi. »more
YOUR IMPACT
AGENCY SPOTLIGHT: Hebrew Free Loan Announces Building Jewish Families Fund – This fund provides interest-free loans to help defray the costs associated with fertility treatments, surrogacy, and/or adoption, with the express intention of helping to build Jewish homes and strengthen Jewish families. »more
The Impact of One’s Life – Yesterday was the 22nd anniversary of the tragic death of Alisa Flatow, a young woman from Greater MetroWest who was murdered by a bomber while riding a public bus in Israel. Rabbi Dr. Wallace Greene writes about her legacy. »more
Persistence Rewarded – After ten years, Rutgers Hillel dedicated its new building – the Eva and Arie Halpern Hillel House. At 40,000 square feet, the structure on the Wilf Family Campus in New Brunswick is one of the largest Hillel facilities in the country. »more
IN THE NEWS
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DID YOU KNOW? Federation’s Director of Chaplaincy, Cecille Asekoff, is one of two recipients of this year’s prestigious National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) Outstanding Colleague Award for her dedication and service to the field of chaplaincy. The award will be presented at their National Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on April 29. |
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