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In the space of a few weeks, we have watched as hurricanes and earthquakes have wreaked havoc and devastation in the southern part of our country and in neighboring nations. In Houston, Florida, Mexico City, Puerto Rico and elsewhere, recovery and rebuilding efforts will be longstanding and extremely costly. Find out what Jewish Federations of North America has been doing, both financially and on the ground, to help the victims. more


IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Meet the Gubernatorial Candidates at a Forum on Sunday, October 8 – Come hear where candidates Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno (R) and Ambassador Phil Murphy (D) stand on issues of concern to the Jewish community. more

JCF Holds Shorashim Event to Thank Legacy Donors – Almost 375 legacy donors – those who have made endowments and/or testamentary gifts – celebrated together at the Grand Summit Hotel on September 13. Check out photos and a wonderful video about the power of legacy giving here.

Hillel Expands Reach with Greater MetroWest Federation Partnership – In her new position as director of the new GMW Hillel, Rebekah Adelson will support programs on five area campuses which were not previously part of the Hillel system. more


GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

BLOG: Big Things and Big Birthdays – The Midrash says that big things happen during the High Holidays. It was around the Holidays back in 1987 when I was given a once-in-a-lifetime professional and personal opportunity. By Associate Executive VP of Global Connections Amir Shacham. more

Violence Tests Coexistence Program in Israel – Just days after the murder of two Druze policemen at the Temple Mount, a group of young adults visited the family of one of the officers to offer condolences. They were a diverse group of participants in our Achi Israel program. more


IN THE NEWS

Natural disasters highlight importance of Jewish solidarity

DiD YOU KNOW? Two inspiring art exhibits are currently up for viewing. At the Gaelen Gallery East at the JCC MetroWest in West Orange, you can view an exhibit of pastels and paintings by Carol Clemens and Arthur Meranus… and at the Gaelen Gallery West at the Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus in Whippany you can view Generations, a collection of fine art inspired by the Holocaust.

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Upcoming Events

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G2 GLOBAL INTERGENERATIONAL INITIATIVE
An innovative Jewish experience for grandparents and their grandchildren. more

October 3

THE ROAD TO VICTORY – METROWEST AND WWI
The Jewish Historical Society invites all to the opening reception of its new exhibit, with live jazz from the period. more

October 3-7

EASY JEWISH FAMILY FUN
Join us for Sukkot activities around the community. more

October 8

FAMILY OPEN HOUSE SUKKOT
Greater MetroWest families are opening their sukkot to the community this year – pop into one for that special feeling that only Sukkot brings! more

October 18

HOLOCAUST COUNCIL REAL TO REEL FILM SERIES
Join us for War of the Buttons, director Christopher Barratier’s adaptation of Louis Pergaud’s novel about two feuding groups of boys, set in a French village during World War II. more

October 19

JVS JOB SEEKERS PROGRAM
A career coach will show how your body language in an interview may qualify (or disqualify) you for a position. more

November 15

LIVE365
Register now for this community-wide event with special guest Josh Gad. more

December 2

LATKE VODKA
20- to 40-somethings are invited to come out and party with a purpose at this annual social event. more

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

November 8

JCF PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS NETWORK

November 19

MITZVOT OF GREATER METROWEST

October 2018

OUR GMW commUNITY MISSION TO ISRAEL! more