Archive by category "Advocacy"

Category: Advocacy

 
A Mission of Deeper Understanding
January 18, 2024
Linda Scherzer JCRC Director
Our goal is to enable participants to gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of the current situation in Israel....
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A Little Piece of Ground
December 29, 2023
Dov Ben-Shimon Federation CEO
Thanks to our efforts, a deeply troubling and prejudicial book has just been pulled from the Newark Public School curriculum....
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Rutgers Makes a Powerful Decision in Support of Jewish Students
December 14, 2023
Linda Scherzer JCRC Director
To ensure that our Jewish students enjoy all the rights and experiences afforded to all college students, it is imperative that we remain vigilant....
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How Local Elections Strengthen Our Community
September 21, 2023
Harris Laufer State Director, Jewish Federations of New Jersey
While national politics often dominate the headlines, it’s at the local level where tangible change is made....
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Working to Nip Antisemitism in the Bud
August 3, 2023
Linda Scherzer JCRC Director
Sadly, when you evaluate where the multitude of reported incidents of antisemitic behavior occur, it’s in schools and on college campuses....
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No Substitute for Human Interaction
June 28, 2023
Linda Scherzer JCRC Director
We know that programming alone won't defeat hate, but there is no substitute for human interaction to create understanding and friendship....
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Jewish Pride and Security Strong
January 31, 2023
Dorit Zimerman Security Grant Consultant
 #StopAntisemitismTogether...
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Shining a Light in the Darkness
December 22, 2022
Dorit Zimerman Security Grant Consultant
The last few months have seen antisemitism thrust into the public sphere, with comments by Kanye West and Kyrie Irving leading to an uptick in biased ...
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Israel’s Elections
November 4, 2022
The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) respect the integrity of Israel’s elections,...
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Federation Condemns Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
June 24, 2022
Federation strongly and unequivocally condemns today's Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade...
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A Desire to Learn
June 16, 2022
Sandy Myers Grawert Associate Director, Jewish Community Relations Committee
Every Thursday morning for five weeks, I looked forward to a two hour zoom meeting on my calendar. ...
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Reliable Transportation Is a Necessity for Successful Day Schools
April 18, 2022
Sandy Myers Grawert Associate Director, Jewish Community Relations Committee
Reliable transportation is part of the foundation of the success of any school and is often the only way that both parents can hold employment....
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New Language for Our Next Century
April 4, 2022
Marian Marlowe Director of Local Partnerships
People of all ages and all abilities are a part of – and we hope will be contributing members of – our vibrant Jewish community....
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The Work We Value & the Value of Work
February 25, 2022
Rebecca Wanatick, Ed.M. Director, Disability Inclusion & Belonging
People with disabilities want to have the same opportunities to be fulfilled by their work and contribute to our community through employment. ...
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Double Standards?
July 26, 2021
Linda Scherzer JCRC Director
Is Ben & Jerry’s, and its parent company, Unilever, in violation of NJ’s anti-BDS law?...
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Meeting with Rutgers President
June 10, 2021
Linda Scherzer JCRC Director
At a time when Jews have been experiencing a surge in antisemitic attacks, both in person and on-line, our Jewish Community Relations Committee ...
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Honoring MLK’s Legacy: Educating and Advocating to Promote Racial Justice
January 13, 2021
Linda Scherzer JCRC Director
As we approach the 38th year marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a day of sacred service and learning, now seems like the right time ...
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No, We Cannot Stand Idly By
June 11, 2020
Linda Scherzer JCRC Director
As protests continue across the U.S., many of us have become more than just silent witnesses to history....
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