Volunteer Boot Camp is in full swing providing community members with unique opportunities to give back. There’s still time to Register Now for upcoming events in July and August. |
IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Federation Welcomes Our New President – Scott Krieger officially began his three-year term as Federation president on July 1, 2017. He has held many leadership positions in our organization. more
Innovative Emergency Alert System in Place – We are implementing the Secure Community Network (SCN) system designed specifically for Federations and their partner agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish community organizations. more
It’s Time to Explore Camps for Next Summer – If sleepaway camp is on your radar for next summer, now is the time to visit to see them in action. One Happy Camper has compiled a schedule of tours and open houses to help you plan your camp exploration. more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
BLOG: Ma Nishtana? – I have been closely monitoring the “Who is a Jew” narrative including all attempts by the state of Israel, to basically ignore, undermine, insult, and diminish the vast majority of our people. By Associate Executive Vice President of Global Connections Amir Shacham. more
BLOG: Standing Up and Speaking Out – There I was in Israel this week, expecting to participate in some interesting but uneventful meetings... I didn’t expect to be lobbying in the Knesset, to be interviewed on national radio, or to be working with mayors and partners on our response. Yet that’s precisely what I did. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. more
A Personal Journey Charting the Challenge, Key to Israel’s Success – Miriam Seiden, an active committee member of our Arad Partnership 2Gether program, shares her recent immersive experience in Israel, including an opportunity teaching Bedouin students. more
YOUR IMPACT
BLOG: Centropa Summer Academy – I am accompanying five Newark Public School teachers on a nine-day Holocaust education teacher training program and exploration of 20th century Jewish community through Budapest, Hungary, and Belgrade. By Gottesman Fellow, Jewish Cultural and Educational Liaison to Newark, Ilyse Shainbrown. more
How We Can Preserve the Dignity of Aging Holocaust Survivors – Co-chairs Todd Morgan and Mark Wilf describe how JFNA’s National Holocaust Survivor Initiative is impacting the lives of survivors through grants to the agencies that provide support and care. more
IN THE NEWS
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