Why Expressing Jewish Identity Shouldn’t Be a Question, But Somehow Is
February 4, 2025

Rebekah Adelson
Director of Hillel of Greater MetroWest NJ
In our communities around the world, every day is a reminder of the strength, resilience, and complexity of our Jewish identity. Only days ago, we rem...
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Coalition for African American and Jewish Unity Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
January 27, 2025

Stephanie Abrahams
Associate Director, JCRC
The Coalition for African American and Jewish Unity, established this year under Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council, brings together both...
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Party With a Purpose: Winter Soirée on February 6
January 15, 2025

Lindsey & Jared Hutter, Alissa & Russell Nussbaum, and Tricia & Adam Perlman
Winter Soirée Co-chairs
Next Gen Winter Soirée is the most glam party of the year—an unforgettable night to mingle with other dynamic Jewish peers in your community, who shar...
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How Our Teens Spread the Light
December 18, 2024

Avi Siegel
Director of Teen Initiatives
As the days grow colder and the nights stretch longer, it’s hard to ignore the darkness outside. But with the holidays comes something we all need: a ...
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The Kids Are (Going to Be) Alright
December 5, 2024

Stephanie Abrahams
Associate Director, JCRC
A popular greeting in Swahili, “Casserian Engeri,” translates not to “How are you?” or “What’s up?” but rather “And how are the children?” ...
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The Many Jewish Ways to Say “Thank You”
November 27, 2024

Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
I was curious: how many ways can we say thank you that are distinctly Jewish? Interestingly, the first thing I discovered is that the word “Jew,” whic...
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Technology for Independence and Well-Being
November 21, 2024
In the summer of 2023, Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled (JSDD) launched Life | Home | Tech (LHT) to support individuals to gain a great...
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Reflections from Our Nation’s Capital
November 15, 2024

Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Earlier this week, more than 2,500 caring, concerned and committed individuals, gathered in Washington DC to hear inspiring and encouraging words. Thi...
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Ready to Vote? What You Need to Know for Election Day
November 1, 2024

Linda Scherzer
JCRC Director
Elections are around the corner and there are critical issues at stake this year for Israel and the American Jewish community. Who will be the strong...
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We’re Not Alone: Discovering Strength in Interfaith Connections
October 31, 2024

Stephanie Abrahams
Associate Director, JCRC
During the past year, our interfaith partners have joined us in solidarity against hate. We held hands with Baptist ministers and prayed for healing a...
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This Fall, You Can Help Feed Families in Your Community
October 23, 2024

Jamie Carus
Center for Volunteerism Manager
You know that feeling when you’re at the grocery store, grabbing a few staples—maybe some eggs, coffee, a carton of oat milk, and those snacks the kid...
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The Deeper Meaning of Sukkot
October 15, 2024

Benjamin Mann Ed. D.
Chief Planning Officer
This holiday, Sukkot, is named for the traditional practice of building and spending time in a sukkah (temporary hut). The practice originates in the ...
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Honoring Our Loved Ones Together
October 10, 2024

Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Three years ago, on Annual Newark Cemetery Visiting Day, I had the amazing experience of helping a visitor find the grave of his uncle. For almost a ...
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Beyond Sweetness: A New Blessing for 5785
October 2, 2024

Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
A traditional Rosh Hashanah greeting is for a sweet year—Shana Tova U'metuka. This year, 5785, is clearly not a normal one, so I would like to modify ...
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This Elul Things Are Different
September 27, 2024

Benjamin Mann Ed. D.
Chief Planning Officer
Most years, I read this psalm metaphorically. I didn’t think of “evildoers” and “foes” and “enemies” as actual people....
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THIS is the Power of 100+ Teens
September 19, 2024

Avi Siegel
Director of Teen Initiatives
This past weekend, six of Federation’s signature and pilot teen programing came together to break bread, form connections, and create community. ...
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Celebrating the High Holidays at Home with Young Kids: A Time for Family and Reflection
September 13, 2024

Aliyah Walters
PJ Library & Young Families Associate
As we welcome the High Holidays this year (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah), it’s a time for all of us to reflect...
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