The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is providing community members an opportunity to help the more than 11 million Syrian refugees fleeing violence and persecution and trying to reach a safe haven. Syria is now the top source of forcibly displaced persons in the world. Federation is collecting funds that will go directly to the Jewish Coalition for Syrian Refugees coordinated by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.
Why Not Make Volunteering a New Year’s Resolution?
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, it became clear that our community members wanted to physically help those in need. So Federation’s Center for Volunteerism was formed as a channel to help connect those who want to volunteer their time with those who need the help most. read more
Like Nothing That’s Been Done Before
When Efrat Cohen first witnessed a bat mitzvah ceremony here in New Jersey, she wept. She wept because this was a rite of passage that was not permitted to girls in Israel. So Efrat decided to take matters into her own hands and bring the Torah to the girls in her community of Ofakim.
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Onward Israel: Building the Negev Region — and Young Adults’ Resumes
The Onward Israel Internship Program not only provides organizations in Israel’s developing Negev region with young talented workers, it provides the Greater MetroWest young adults who participate with an insider’s view of life in Israel and great experiences to put on their resumes. read more
Jewish Summer Camp Is Actually Serious Business
Summer sleepaway camp may seem like a lot of fun and games, but the big picture is very powerful, and so important. It has been proven that children who attend Jewish overnight camp are more likely to stay engaged in their Jewish communities as adults. read more
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The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ is providing community members an opportunity to help the more than 11 million Syrian refugees fleeing violence and persecution and trying to reach a safe haven. Syria is now the top source of forcibly displaced persons in the world. Federation is collecting funds that will go directly to the Jewish Coalition for Syrian Refugees coordinated by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.
