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You’ve read about the amazing day we had at the first Tour de Summer Camps NJ, but a picture is worth a thousand words. Check out this gallery of photos to get a sense of the good time we all had raising money for a great cause.
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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Federation Annual Meeting Was Incredible Show of Community Unity – Last Thursday evening, our Greater MetroWest community came together to celebrate both Israel at 70 and some outstanding Federation leaders. For the more than 200 who were there, it truly was an inspiring and thought-provoking event. more
CRC Teen Task Force for Common Sense Gun Reform – Teens are invited to join us on a lobbying trip to Washington on Thursday, June 7, to speak with Republican lawmakers and make the case for responsible gun legislation. more
Showing Appreciation for Day School Teacher Leaders – Four Greater MetroWest day school educators traveled to Boston last week for a unique professional development experience as part of the Jerry Gottesman Award for the Pursuit of Teaching Excellence. more
Apply Now for 2018-19 Teen Philanthropy Program – Iris Teen Tzedakah is a one-year program open to high schoolers in grades 9-10 that focuses on philanthropy, Jewish education and leadership. Find out how your teen can become an Iris Advisor next year. more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Looking for College Students Who Want to Make a Difference This Summer – Consider volunteering as a counselor at the Cherkassy Jewish Family Camp in Ukraine. Program includes training in Israel. more
We Need Welcoming Host Families for New Cohort of Rishonim – Don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to welcome a young Israeli emissary into your home and family for six months. Click here to hear about the incredible bonds these teens and their host families build. more
Global Connections Recruiting for Living Bridges Programs – Here are some great opportunities to connect with our Israeli partners: Hoop/Dance Connections for teens this summer, Cycling2Gether for adults who would like to get to know our partnerships in Israel through bike riding (February 2019) and Peoplehood Cohort 5 (adults interested in a living bridge, Israel leadership program to begin September 2018). Contact Randi Brokman for more information.
YOUR IMPACT
BLOG: Remembering Rabbi Aaron Panken – “He strove to guide and mentor generations of Reform leaders to be the caretakers of the Jewish people... Though his life was cut short, his impact will be felt for years to come.” By Lisa Lisser. more
IN THE NEWS
Rutgers Hillel Celebrates 75 Years
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DID YOU KNOW? – Warm weather means it’s time for JTot in the Park! Join us for our PJ Library park program this summer, featuring guitar player/singer Rory Michelle, followed by playground time. more
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