IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Rabbi with Influence to Address Federation Annual Meeting – Rabbi David Wolpe, named most influential rabbi in America by Newsweek magazine — will speak about how Judaism teaches us how to improve our world at our Annual Meeting tomorrow evening. Plus many other tributes and festivities. »more
Time Is Running Out to Get in Your Applications for Two Amazing Teen Programs – The Iris Teen Tzedakah Program enables teens to collaborate with their peers to manage an actual philanthropic fund... and SeniorITIS offers summer placements for rising or graduating high school seniors in their field of interest and under the guidance of a Jewish mentor.
BLOG: Ted Talks – The legendary Ted Comet, perhaps the longest-serving Jewish communal professional in North America, came to speak with our professional team last week. His dedication to helping the Jewish people around the world is unmatched. Click here for an opportunity to hear his inspiring presentation. By Dov Ben-Shimon, Federation CEO.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Missed Osi’s Cooking Workshops? Here’s Your Chance to Buy Her Book – Osi Lankri, chef and caterer from our partner community of Ofakim, spent ten days cooking her way through Greater MetroWest. If you missed her workshops, you can still purchase her cookbook, Home, for $25 by contacting Stephanie Brand at sbrand@jfedgmw.org or (973) 929-3176. For a sneak peek at her recipe for Chicken on a Frying Pan, click here.
A Beautiful Example of Shared Society (Kedma) – Israeli society is made of a very rich but delicate fabric. The very survival of Israel depends not only on security from outside threats but on the ability for these diverse groups to peacefully maintain a pluralistic, democratic society. This wonderful documentary on The New York Times website shows how diverse groups co-exist beautifully – literally – in a beauty shop in Haifa. »more
YOUR IMPACT
GMW Holocaust Twinner Named One of 36 Under 36 – Each year, The Jewish Week recognizes 36 millennials from across the world who are making an impact on the Jewish community. This year, our own Dan Smith, who was very involved in the Holocaust Council’s Twin with a Survivor program, is one of those being recognized for his investment in Israel. »more
Three New Legislative Proposals to Expand IRA Charitable Rollovers – Federations have received nearly $40 million since 2006 from this type of IRA Charitable Rollovers, but the legislation needs additional support in Congress. Learn more from Jewish Federations of North America, then please use these letters to urge your representatives and senators to cosponsor these crucial pieces of legislation.
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DID YOU KNOW? —Through your gift to the UJA Campaign, you enable more than 250 local college students to participate in Jewish identity and leadership programs.
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