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It’s finally April! Along with – hopefully – the warm weather soon, this month brings a bunch of amazing Federation programs and events to our community. We have Yom HaShoah and Israel@70 events, J-SERVE day of service learning for teens with special guest student speakers from Parkland, Women’s Awareness Day, the Tour de Summer Camps NJ bike ride and community event, and so much more! We hope to see you all at one, a few, or all these events!
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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Special BOGO Passover Offer for Tour de Summer Camps – Register by April 10 for this bike ride and Family Fun Day event in Morristown on April 29, and a friend can ride for free! The regular registration fee is $36 per rider. Proceeds make it possible for more children across Greater MetroWest NJ to have the life-changing experience of attending Jewish summer camp. more
Join Us at One or More Israel@70 Community Celebrations! – To mark the milestone of Israel’s 70th birthday, Federation is partnering with synagogues and agencies around Greater MetroWest to offer a variety of programs, all free and open to the public, starting on April 15 and running through the month! Check out the amazing offerings here.
Teaching Among the Birds and the Trees – At this year’s Annual Early Childhood and Family Empowerment Conference on March 19, pre-school educators focused on achieving early-childhood Jewish educational goals through nature play. more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
The Lacemakers of Hurfeish Visit Greater MetroWest – They came, they saw, and they conquered the hearts of all they met. The lacemakers of Hurfeish arrived on March 15 in a flurry of great anticipation, excitement, and a little nervousness. They told me they were afraid the Greater MetroWestniks wouldn’t like their food. We LOVED everything: their personalities, their food, their customs. By Miriam Seiden. more
YOUR IMPACT
Inclusion Is More Than You Think – Our Chief Jewish Learning Officer Robert Lichtman shares his personal reflections on the meaning of inclusion in our communities. It’s about thinking, speaking, and acting in thoughtful ways that contribute to creating a culture of inclusion. more
Jewish Teen Writing Contest – Fresh Ink for Teens, an online magazine for Jewish teens, invites high school students to compete in the Norman E. Alexander Award for Excellence in Jewish Student Writing by submitting a 500-word essay on Jewish Contributions to American Music. The winner will receive $500 and a medal, and have their essay published in the Jewish Week and on Fresh Ink for Teens. more
IN THE NEWS
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DID YOU KNOW? – There are so many interesting Passover recipes making their way around social media these days. If you want to try something really delicious and unique, a spin on traditional Greek spanakopita, try our own Melissa Simon’s recipe for Matzakopita! more
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