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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Picnic in the Park – Families with young children are invited to a fun-filled event with a bounce house, face paint & tattoos, sports & games, an ice cream truck, and more! »more
NEW Inspiring Leadership Program for Teens – Time is running out to be a part of this 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
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
BLOG: Birthright – Over half a million young Jews have traveled to Israel through Birthright, a “free” 10-day trip to explore the country and their identity. Concerns over rising assimilation, lower rates of Jewish affiliation, and a loosening connection to Israel are being counterbalanced by this powerful program that we support. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more
Arad Masada Race to the Sunrise – Some of the seven local artists participating in the Arad Desert Arts Festival this past weekend also did the midnight run through the desert from Arad to Masada. Watch video from this incredible experience here. »more
YOUR IMPACT
NJ Legislature Acts Overwhelmingly Against BDS – Last week, the New Jersey state legislature overwhelmingly passed a law prohibiting the state from investing pension funds in any companies that support Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) measures against Israel. This is a tremendous triumph for our statewide Jewish community, and for the NJ State Association of Jewish Federations which has lobbied tirelessly for the measure. »more
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DID YOU KNOW? — Our new Outreach and Engagement department has run more than 30 events this year, bringing out 1,200 participants from throughout the community. These are wonderful opportunities to meet new people! Why not join us at Picnic in the Park next week and see what all the buzz is about.
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