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All families with young children are invited to join us for Picnic in the Park. It’s a great way to meet new people in the community, and the kids will have a blast!


IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Stories Under the Stars – JTot invites you to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy Stories Under the Stars on Wednesday, July 13 at 6:15 at Taylor Park in Millburn! »more

BLOG: Sweep – Hunger is a huge challenge facing many people in our state, especially seniors and children. Supermarket Sweep is a wonderful opportunity for the entire family to get involved and have a direct impact on those in need in our community. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more

Happy Interdependence Day – Interdependence is a deeply shared Jewish and American value. Our community is built upon inter-relationships that are, in turn, built upon these unspoken words, which should be said and said more often, “I cannot do this without you.” An article by Federation Chief Jewish Learning Officer Robert Lichtman. »more


GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Young Women’s Mission to Israel – 18 women from our Greater MetroWest community are currently participating in the life-changing experience of a mission designed to show them, first-hand, the impact we make on our partners in Israel. »more

Making Connections on the Court – The Israeli delegation of Hoop Connections, a four-week basketball program for teen volunteers from GMW and our partner communities in Israel, is here in New Jersey, working with peers to learn how to run a basketball clinic. »more

DID YOU KNOW? — There are more than 90 synagogues in the Greater MetroWest community. Many of them are partnering with us to offer free High Holiday tickets through the MetroPass program. Stay tuned for more information on this in next week’s Access Federation.


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Upcoming Events

Through August 16

VOLUNTEER BOOT CAMP

Weekly opportunities throughout the Greater MetroWest community. »more

July 12-13

SEIDEN ANNUAL TEACHERS CONFERENCE

Program to educate educators about teaching the Holocaust and related issues. »more

July 14

SUPERMARKET SWEEP FOODRAISER

Join the Center for Volunteerism during ShopRite’s Summer Can-Can sale. Help those in need in our community. »more

July 17

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Picnic with bounce house, face paint & tattoos, sports & games, ice cream truck, and more! »more