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Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is appalled and saddened by the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia last week. This display of hate, bigotry, racism, and xenophobia by white supremacists and neo-Nazis, including anti-Semitic chants and flags bearing swastikas, is a chilling reminder of historical events we hoped were long past and have no place in our American democratic society. We are particularly sickened by the deaths and injuries sustained, and by the torment and intimidation congregants of the historic Beth Israel synagogue had to endure during their Shabbat services. As a community, we continue our commitment to standing up for our Jewish values of tolerance, respect, and equality for all people.
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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
BLOG: The Most Important Screenshot I Ever Took – In the past week I’ve been thinking a lot about securing our Jewish community. I’m so proud that we now can provide immediate information and potentially save lives. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. more
Still Time to Register for Family Fun Day! – Join us at NJY Camp Nah-Jee-Wah on Sunday, September 3 for a day at camp for all ages. Activities include boating, lake swimming, ropes, song sessions, and much more. more
Art Exhibit Gives Generational View of Holocaust – Generations, presented by the Holocaust Council, will display paintings, sculpture, conceptual art, and photographs by area artists. All are welcome to attend an opening reception on September 17 with guest speaker Dr. Irit Felsen. more
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Apply Now for Write on for Israel – This exciting two-year program trains a select group of high school juniors to become advocates for Israel through journalism, broadcasting, and public speaking. more
YOUR IMPACT
BLOG: Perspectives on the Eclipse – The solar eclipse offered us the rare opportunity to look up at the sky and whisper Wow! That sense of amazement has a powerful impact on us. By Federation Chief Jewish Learning Officer Robert Lichtman. more
Reflections of SeniorITIS Interns – SeniorITIS is a JTEEN program that provides meaningful summer internships with Jewish mentors for teenage members of our community. As they wrapped up their jobs, we asked for feedback on what they learned. more
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DID YOU KNOW? – Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ is offering a support group for adults going through the process of separation or divorce. It will provide participants with a nurturing environment where they can share experiences and feelings while navigating the transitions. Find out more here.
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