Just 8 days until the ONE-DAY MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE to help us reach our goal of $21.2 million for the 2016 Annual UJA Campaign. On that day, for 24 hours, any new or increased gift will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact. To join us for the phonathon on June 29 and help us cross the finish line, contact Rebecca Pollack at rpollack@jfedgmw.org. |
IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Volunteer Bootcamp Is Back! – With a variety of weekly volunteer opportunities scheduled throughout the Greater MetroWest area, there are plenty of ways to do something good this summer, including our annual Supermarket Sweep. »more
BLOG: Getting on board – I was proud and privileged to write an article in eJewish Philanthropy about my participation in the CEO Onboarding program. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more
NEW Inspiring Leadership Program for Teens – Looking for a teen leadership experience that focuses on Jewish identity and growth? Gesher is a yearlong program for teens entering grades 10 and 11 designed to inspire them to become Jewish community leaders. »more
Screening of the Powerful Film SOLD – See this powerful new movie that tells the unforgettable story of a girl who risks everything for freedom after being trafficked from her mountain village in Nepal to a brothel in India, presented by the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking. »more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Mission Visits Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow – Visiting the sites of prewar Jewish life and the horrors of the Holocaust was brought “to a human level” by the participation of a survivor on “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow,” our May 5-15 mission to Poland and Israel. »more
YOUR IMPACT
Gidol Ha-shalom – In light of the recent act of terror in Orlando, in this Bit of Torah we hear inspiring words from the clergy at Congregation B’nai Jeshrun in Short Hills about the greatness of peace and our task as Jews to make it a reality In this world. »more
Take Action and Make Your Support of Israel Heard – Israel and Israeli businesses have become targets for boycott and divestment. New Jersey, like 9 other states is very close to passing legislation prohibiting the state from investing pension/annuity funds in companies that boycott Israel or Israeli businesses. We need to show our support for legislators as they head in for the final vote on the measure on June 27. Click here to learn more and to TAKE ACTION NOW.
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DID YOU KNOW? — Our Federation and Jewish Community Foundation support more than 50 economic development projects in the Negev region each year.
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IN THE NEWS
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