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BLOG: Double Your Impact
— Thanks to the generosity of several donors, we are excited to offer a Matching Gift Challenge through May 4, matching every new and increased gift dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000. Please don’t let this incredible opportunity to double your impact go to waste. By Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon. »more

IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

Resource Fair to Showcase Services for Seniors — Join Greater MetroWest CARES for an opportunity to learn more about the many services our partner agencies provide to both seniors and those who are looking for ways to volunteer their time to help seniors. »more

Stand Up for Israel Program for High School Students — There is still time to sign up for this interactive program that prepares high school students to respond to anti-Israel activities and Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) initiatives on college campuses. »more

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Sign Up to Participate in Israel Parade — Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 5 to join with thousands of others celebrating Israel on Fifth Ave. in New York City. To read more about the parade, click here. To register your group by March 25 to march with our Greater MetroWest community. »more

Action Alert: Speak Out Against Iran’s Missile Program — Last week, the Iranian government launched several missiles. Sign the Action Alert and urge the UN Security Council to enforce their words.  Iran can't be allowed to threaten the region or spread these dangerous weapons. »more

Global Connections University – Meet Mayor Michael Biton of Yerucham and learn how he has helped transform the Negev, filling his city with activity and energy. His innovative methods are a model for all communities in the Negev. Lunch & Learn is free and open to the public. »more

IN THE NEWS

Conference on Global Anti-Semitism: Panelists say situation in Europe is ‘dire’; in U.S., BDS is ‘real problem’
Survivors Advised on Availability of Funds
Click here to view a story aired on NJTV News about Jewish Family Service of Central NJ’s receipt of an historic Shoa grant to provide innovative care to traumatized Holocaust survivors.

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Upcoming Events

March 21

Pack a Purse

Celebrate Purim with this volunteer experience for the whole family. »more

March 23

Holocaust Council Lunch & Learn

Bella Nathan shares her story of surviving in the ghettos. »more

March 31

Beyond Braiding – Federation 101

An intimate workshop on challah dough making and intro to Federation discussion. »more

April 3

Israel Advocacy Program for High School Students

Will you know how to stand up for Israel on your college campus? »more

April 3

Services for Seniors Resource fair

Sponsored by Greater MetroWest CARES, includes a dessert reception before screening of the film Dough. »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. »more

April 19

Great Balls of Fire!

An evening of drinks, dinner, and dueling pianos celebrating the young adult community and the 2016 Cohn Award winners. »more

Federation Sponsored Jewish Film Festival Screenings


Thursday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.

The Kind Words
Sponsored by Global Connections

Sunday, April 3, 7:30 p.m.
Dough
Sponsored by Greater MetroWest CARES

Sunday, April 5, 7:30 p.m|Wedding Doll
Sponsored by Greater MetroWest ABLE

Sunday, April 10, 7 p.m.
Rock in the Red Zone
Sponsored by Women’s Philanthropy