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Catastrophic floods have devastated southern Louisiana, killing at least 7, destroying countless homes and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate—including the local Federation executive director, and others in the local Jewish community. Federations have opened a mailbox to support the Jewish Federation of Greater Baton Rouge as they struggle to meet urgent needs. Click here to donate to the Baton Rouge Flood Relief Fund. |
IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Norbert Gaelen, avid art collector and philanthropist, dies – Norbert and Audrey, his wife of 66 years, have made major contribution to our Greater MetroWest Jewish community, including their support of local artists as benefactors of the Gaelen Galleries. »more
A Celebration of the Jewish Community of Morris County – Mark your calendar for September 18 and join us for a celebration of all that Morris County has to offer for Jewish families. Activities for kids, workshops for teens and adults, resource fair, and a special performance by the Maccabeats! »more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
BLOG: C’est Tout? – I met with some young people in Sarcelles and Paris on my recent visit there. The young French Jews I met are neither optimistic nor pessimistic regarding the future of the community. And they’re not sure where they’ll be in ten years’ time. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more
Your Opportunity to Build Living Bridges – We are looking for participants in the Peoplehood Project, a unique two-year program for adults who want to work with rising leaders in our Israeli partner communities to build relationships, address needs, and develop greater understanding. »more
YOUR IMPACT
Creating Meaningful Jewish Experiences in Cherkassy – Our GMW Family Summer Camp in Cherkassy, Ukraine, has been providing local residents, young and old, with meaningful Jewish experiences for 20 years. And the young people from Greater MetroWest and Israel who work as counselors get as much out of it as the campers themselves. »more
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DID YOU KNOW? More than 125 people have participated in the 7 volunteer opportunities through our summer Volunteer Boot Camp. To keep up with volunteer opportunities for all ages all year round, like us on Facebook here. |
IN THE NEWS
• Ben-Gurion on Israel, Peace and Back Pain: A Lost Interview Is Brought to Life
• Cooking at camp with Fishbein and Friends
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