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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
AHCA Makes Jewish Social Service Agencies Feel Sick – If the Senate’s proposed health care bill passes, we will likely see major reductions in Medicaid benefits, which could have “significant” impact on the basic services provided to members of our community by Federation partner agencies. more
CORRECTION: JFS MetroWest Awarded “Breaking Barriers” Matching Grant – The Genesis Prize Foundation and Jewish Funders Network announced the recipients of funding under the special matching grants program created in honor of 2016 Genesis Prize Laureate Itzhak Perlman for programs that promote inclusion of those with disabilities in Jewish life. more
Program for Educators to Discover Magic of Camp – The JKid Educator Interchange will bring Jewish educators on a field trip to Jewish sleepaway camp to discover the magic children experience there… and to learn how to inspire students on their Jewish journeys. more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Federation Leaders and Many Community Rabbis Express Disappointment Over Actions on Kotel and Conversion – We are deeply disappointed by the Israeli government’s decision to renege on its commitment to ensure egalitarian prayer space at the Western Wall, a move that threatens to undermine the special relationship between Israel and world Jewry. more
NJ, Israeli Chaplains Meet for First Time – Jewish chaplains and health caregivers join with Israeli counterparts for a four-day seminar to discuss common challenges on caring for the elderly and sick. more
Working Toward a Shared Society in Israel – The promise that Israel would be a “light unto the nations” is one of the state’s fundamental principles. Find out how, through our Global Connections department, our Federation is actively working to create a shared society in Israel. more
YOUR IMPACT
BLOG: Never Alone – In her final blog post as our Federation president, Leslie Dannin Rosenthal reflects on her three-year term and how we must continue to stay focused on our shared mission of ensuring a strong Jewish future. more
Leslie Dannin Rosenthal to Chair JFNA’s Network Advisory Committee – As our outgoing president passes the torch in Greater MetroWest to incoming president Scott Krieger, she will assume this key national leadership position overseeing the Network of Independent Communities which serves 300 Jewish communities across the country. more
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DID YOU KNOW? – Next Tuesday is July 4, so we will be celebrating with our families. Access Federation will return the following Tuesday in our new Campaign year with a new president! |
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