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IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

NEW Family Activity Calendar – Looking for something interesting to do with your kids? Check out our new My GMW JFamily Calendar! It includes activity listings from local synagogues, Jewish organizations, and more that are open to all GMW families with young children. »more

Civil Rights Mission – Women’s Philanthropy is offering an incredible opportunity to explore the Jewish involvement in the civil rights movement in America at key sites in Georgia and Alabama, March 5-8, 2017. An informational meeting will be held September 7 at 7 p.m. For meeting location contact Alaina Gellin at agellin@jfedgmw.org or call (973) 929-2926.

Historical Society Receives Activist’s Archives – Political advocate and community leader Jackie Levine donates the documents she has accumulated over her lifetime of work. »more


GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

BLOG: Today Is a Big Day – Something major is happening in Ramat Eliyahu, our longest-standing partner community. This new school year is bringing major renewal initiatives into this neighborhood. By Amir Shacham, Associate Executive Vice President of Global Connections. »more


YOUR IMPACT

BLOG: Anywhere-Everywhere – The way we think about community is undergoing a revolution right now, because what we do as individuals anywhere keeps on having an impact on people everywhere. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more

Odessa’s Tikvah Home to Honor Local Leader – Max Kleinman, our immediate past CEO/executive vice president and a long-time member of the board of the Tikva Children’s Home in Odessa, Ukraine, will receive its Distinguished Service Award at the organization’s annual benefit gala in New York City. »more

DID YOU KNOW? More than 60 families attended our Family Fun Day at Camp Nah-Jee-Wah, the largest turn out yet, to see the magic of Jewish camps for themselves. To find out more about this and other Jewish camping opportunities for next summer visit One Happy Camper.


IN THE NEWS

Festival to Celebrate Jewish Life in Morris County

Booker Finds Common Ground in Israel

 

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Upcoming Events

September 18

MORRIS COUNTY JEWISH FESTIVAL

Discover Jewish life in Morris County
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September 20

PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST SAYS NO TO BDS

Bassem Eid speaks on how boycotting Israel harms all Israelis.
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September 21

YLD EVENT AT GLASSWORKS STUDIO

Enjoy a creative, fun-filled evening with friends.
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September 23

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR METROPASS

Free High Holiday tickets for GMW newcomers.
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September 28

MAJOR GIFTS EVENT

Featuring David Gregory, renowned journalist.
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