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 GREATER METROWEST
Federation Commemorates Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month — Federation actively participates in this annual world-wide event held each February by raising awareness and championing the civil rights of people with disabilities through programming, advocating on the hill, and assisting the community to be more inclusive. »more
Education Series Addresses Topics of Interest to Women —
This year’s new Women of Wisdom Educational series is giving Jewish women throughout our community an opportunity to engage with experts on areas of interest. »more
Convening College Students to Talk About Israel — 85 students from eight schools attended the fifth annual Talk Israel Retreat for Jewish College Students in New Jersey, to hone their Israel advocacy skills and much more.
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GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Calling all Local Jewish Artists — A select number of artists will be chosen to participate in the Desert Arts Festival in our partner community of Arad in Israel this summer. Submit your application by February 25. »more
NJ Legislators to Experience Israel — This week, 16 New Jersey state legislators will participate in a week-long Study Mission to Israel to gain insight into how this vibrant nation provides leadership in new technology and humanitarian assistance; and learn about Israeli efforts to achieve peace and address the security concerns of its citizens. »more
MAKE AN IMPACT
My Birthday List (and moving mountains) —
»Click here to read a blog by Dov Ben-Shimon.
»click here to visit Op-Fed, our new blogspot
DID YOU KNOW? — Through your gift to the UJA Campaign, you helped serve almost 30,000 kosher meals to seniors last year.
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