Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
May 14, 2026
Jill Hershorin
Archivist and Curator, Jewish Historical Society of Greater MetroWest NJ
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All in All: A Poem from IsraelNow
April 14, 2026
Samantha Meyler
Coordinator of Teen Experiential Learning
During Federation’s recent IsraelNow trip, our 8th‑grade participants had the opportunity to experience Israel firsthand. One student, Dylan Baker, re...
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Shaping America, Preserving Memory: The Legacy of Peter Hirschmann
March 9, 2026
Jill Hershorin
Archivist and Curator, Jewish Historical Society of Greater MetroWest NJ
When the Jewish Historical Society of Greater MetroWest NJ was planning its annual Veterans Day program in 2023, we knew that we wanted to honor a Wor...
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How Jacob Turned Summer Fun into a Mitzvah
February 12, 2026
Gerri Russo
Senior Associate, Camp Grants and Scholarships
When 13-year-old Jacob began thinking about his bar mitzvah project, he knew one thing for sure: it had to be about camp. As a Cedar Lake Camp kid, ca...
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Gam v’Gam: This and Also This
January 27, 2026
Rebekah Adelson
Director of Hillel of Greater MetroWest NJ
The Hebrew word sipurim means “stories.” The premise of the Sipurim trip to Israel I recently took with Hillel International, alongside 54 other Hille...
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If You’re Staying Local This Winter, Your Next Chapter Awaits
January 8, 2026
Andrea Bergman
Community Concierge
This winter, there are plenty of ways for our Next Chapter* (55+ give or take) community members to get involved. We’re hosting a range of events that...
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As This Difficult Year Ends, What We Choose to Do Matters
December 26, 2025
Meredith Dragon
EVP/CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
This year began—and too often continued—in sorrow. From the earliest weeks of 2025, many of us felt a shift: antisemitic violence was no longer isola...
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Choosing Light this Hanukkah
December 12, 2025
Meredith Dragon
EVP/CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
As we enter this Shabbat and eagerly await the first night of Hanukkah on Sunday evening, our homes and our community will once again be illuminated b...
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A Jewish Future Rooted in Generosity and Hope
November 21, 2025
Meredith Dragon
EVP/CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
As we move into Shabbat and look ahead to Thanksgiving next week, I find myself reflecting on how naturally these two moments speak to each other. One...
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Empowering Educators to Teach Israel with Confidence
November 13, 2025
Emily Fox
Director of Jewish Educational Initiatives
Last week’s Scholar in Residence visit with Tamara Rebick, Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Coriphery Holistic Consulting Solutions, marked an ...
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Quest Conference 2025: A Day of Learning, Connection, and Inspiration
November 12, 2025
Aliza Weinstock
Manager, Day School Initiative
On Tuesday, November 4, more than 450 Greater MetroWest Day School faculty and invited guests gathered at Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy/ Rae Kushner Y...
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Comfort Kits for Breast Cancer Awareness
November 11, 2025
Samantha Meyler
Coordinator of Teen Experiential Learning
On Sunday, October 26, 18 community members (teens and their parents) came together for Teen Mitzvah of the Moment: Comfort Kits for Breast Cancer Awa...
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Strength I’ve Seen Across Israel
November 7, 2025
Meredith Dragon
EVP/CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
Shabbat Shalom from Israel! I happily and proudly landed here a week ago on behalf of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ to begin a three-part...
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Relive the Energy of the Opening Event All Over Again
October 31, 2025
What happens when you combine comedy, community, and meaningful impact? In the words of the incredible and hilarious Modi, “PURE MOSHIACH ENERGY!”...
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Giving Back This Holiday Season: Supporting Our Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity
October 30, 2025
Jamie Carus
Center for Volunteerism Manager
The holidays are just around the corner, a season filled with warmth, celebration, and connection. Whether you're gathering around the Thanksgiving ta...
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Jewish Joy and Resilience this Shabbat
October 24, 2025
Meredith Dragon
EVP/CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
When my oldest son asked his future wife to marry him, our family didn’t just grow by one person. We gained a whole new circle of wonderful people. Wi...
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Bagels + Big Conversations = No Hate
October 16, 2025
Rebekah Adelson
Director of Hillel of Greater MetroWest NJ
I’ve noticed something about college campuses, and, honestly, about all of us. We often don’t go to events hosted by people who don’t look like us, pr...
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It Still Feels Like a Dream
October 13, 2025
Daniella Gefen
Community Shlicha
It still feels like a dream — these past two years, this past week, this night and the morning after. So many of us imagined this moment for so long, ...
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