WELCOME TO ACCESS FEDERATION

Access Federation is a new weekly e-update of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. It is a user-friendly communication that will keep you informed and engaged on what is happening at Federation. Learn about our work in New Jersey, nationally, in Israel and around the world; how you can get involved; and the impact that we are making together. Together – we care, we build, we save.

IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Professional Financial Advisors Explore Ways to Invest in Israel — The Professional Advisors Network is a key group of the Jewish Community Foundation which is comprised of and serves professionals in insurance, law, taxes, accounting, and financial planning sectors. This event will open a dialogue about thoughtful ways to invest in Israel during the age of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement. »more

Conference Addresses Impact of Global Anti-Semitism — The rise of global anti-Semitism in recent years is of great concern to our community. We are co-sponsoring this day-long conference to bring together global experts and authors to explore policy and research, and to raise awareness about the serious concern for the future of Israel and Jewish life around the world. »more

Exhibit Shares Stories of the Holocaust with the Community at Large — Holocaust Council’s annual exhibit From Memory to History is on display and is educating the community through personal stories, photos, and artifacts. The display provides a powerful lesson on the Holocaust and fosters a “never again” attitude that is still so relevant today. »more

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Enjoy a Unique Literary Experience with the Living Bridges Book Club — All are welcome to participate in Global Connections’ very first Building Bridges Book Club, including a virtual discussion group with our Partnership2Gether community in Arad, Israel. The first selection is The Hilltop by the award-winning Israeli author Assaf Gavron. »more

Incredible Opportunity for Young Adults to Work in the Negev — Onward Israel Greater MetroWest Negev Internship is an immersive eight-week program for young adults ages 19 to 27 that allows them to build their resumes, hone their skills, and gain valuable networking opportunities with Israeli peers, as well as experience an authentic taste of modern Israeli society. »more

Israel Becomes Personal — A blog by Dov Ben-Shimon. Through our shlichim delegation we bring Israel here to the Greater MetroWest community on a deeply meaningful scale, across all age demographics, and in a unique way. »more

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MAKING AN IMPACT

Ellen Goldner to Receive JFNA Award — Past president of the former United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ has been named a 2016 recipient of prestigious National Women’s Philanthropy Award. »more

2014-2015 Report to the Community — We are proud to share with you our Annual Report, telling the story of the amazing impact we have together. »more

Upcoming Events

February 29

JCF First Annual Investors Meeting

Featuring Kenneth A. Caplan, Sr. Managing Director and Global Chief Investment Officer of the Real Estate Group at Blackstone. »more

March 2

Guys Night Out

Join us to schmooze and booze (or just schmooze!) with new and old friends. »more

March 8

Global Connections University Opportunity

Discussion on the current situation in Ukraine and its impact on the present day Jewish community.  »more

March 8

JCF Professional Advisors Network EVENT

A Conversation about thoughtful Investing in the Age of BDS. »more

March 13

Conference on Global Anti-Semitism

Internationally prominent speakers will address the issue of rising global anti-Semitism and its implications. »more

April 6

BUILDING ONE COMMUNITY: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM AND THE JEWISH RESPONSE

Featuring esteemed speakers including U.S. Attorney for NJ the Honorable Paul J. Fishman and moderated by former Under Secretary of the U.S. Treasury for Enforcement James E. Johnson. »more