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Time is almost up! Our Matching Gift Challenge ends tomorrow, May 4. Any new or increased gift you make will be matched dollar for dollar. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to Double Your Impact! All the good we do is because of you!
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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
A Philanthropic Leadership Program Just for Teens – Through the Iris Teen Tzedakah Program, teens collaborate with their peers to manage a philanthropic fund. Apply now to be part of this unique opportunity for teens to connect with their Jewish values, analyze needs in the community, and make real allocations decisions that will help others. more
Yom Ha’atzmut Celebrations – Next week we celebrate Israel’s Independence with Yom Ha’atzmaut! There are a number of celebrations around the community throughout the week, including one especially for teens. Click here to find out when and where you can celebrate Israel in Greater MetroWest.
Yom Hazikaron Commemoration – All are welcome to join us as we remember Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror attacks with a community-wide ceremony, speakers, and a Hebrew language sing-along with our Greater MetroWest rishonim and 20 Israeli teen members of the Ra’anana delegation. more
Protecting Our Seniors – Greater MetroWest CARES is a collaboration of partner agencies that address the care of seniors. At this year’s professional development event, employees of the partner agencies will come together to address the disturbing but timely issue of elder abuse, how to recognize signs of abuse, and how to respond when abuse is suspected. more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Cool Bishool: Cooking with Osi – Chef and entrepreneur Osi Lankri from Ofakim, one of our partner communities in the Negev, will be presenting a series of cooking workshops throughout Greater MetroWest. Click here to find out about the workshops and how to order a copy of her cookbook.
Join the Peoplehood Project – This two-year program is designed to engage and connect GMW community members through living bridges with our partner communities in Israel and Ukraine. Click here to find out more about this incredible opportunity and to apply.
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DID YOU KNOW? —Through your gift to the UJA Campaign, more than 300 kids last summer attended Jewish overnight camp for the first time with a One Happy Camper grant.
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