4 part training series for students to learn stories of Holocaust Survivors and propagate them in Greater MetroWest. Cohort based experience that will empower ambassadors to the community for the Shoah. Culmination of the group will be an in person production on Yom Hashoah (Jewish Holocaust remembrance Day) to share the stories of those who […]
Ethical Dilemmas in Working with Older Adults A free professional development event for Greater MetroWest agency staff who work with older adults. Speaker: Stephen Sidorsky, LCSW, Continuing Education Instructor, Rutgers School of Social Work The population of older adults is growing, changes are occurring in cultural norms and beliefs and in the definition of family, […]
Join your Federation community for a private viewing of the immersive Nova Music Festival Exhibition – The Moment Music Stood Still – at 35 Wall Street in New York City. This installation is a stark remembrance of the day, recreating moments from the festival from scorched cars and bullet-riddled bathroom stalls to personal belongings left behind. We'll […]
This year it feels more important than ever to come together to remember and honor the victims, survivors, and heroes of the Holocaust and to renew our commitment to sharing their stories with future generations. On the evening of Yom HaShoah, join us for a community commemoration featuring presentations by Greater MetroWest's teen Shoah Ambassadors and […]
On Thursday, Rutgers University officials shamefully agreed to most of the demands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators in exchange for the dismantling of a tent encampment on campus. Those demands include releasing a statement “acknowledging the ongoing genocide against Palestinians;” hiring professors on Middle East and Palestine studies and establishing a full department for those subjects; and […]
The Emergent Curriculum Community of Practice (CoP) will convene classroom and leadership educators with medium to advanced experience in child-led, emergent curriculum to learn with one another and take their skills to the next level. This CoP will be led in collaboration with Gatherround Consulting. Through reflective and collaborative practices, participants will build curriculum based […]
Join us for a bit of respite and to meet fellow caregivers. We will make flatbread, enjoy some light bites, and learn about resources and ways to help reduce the stress of being a family caregiver.
Our week of celebrating Israel begins with the solemn observance of Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. Join your Greater MetroWest community and our rishonim and shlichot as we remember Israel’s fallen soldiers, victims of terror attacks, and all who gave their lives for the state of Israel. This year’s ceremony will also honor the victims of […]
Hey teens, join us for a barbeque dinner* and festive gathering to celebrate Yom Ha’Atzmaut — Israel Independence Day! We’ll eat good food, enjoy games led by the rishonim, and work on a community art installation that will be unveiled at the Israel Block Party. All teens are welcome! Register by May 8 to participate. *Kosher […]
We need you to help ensure passage of important state legislation to combat antisemitism and provide accountability to state institutions. Passage of these two bills became even more important after officials at Rutgers University agreed to most of the demands of pro-Palestinian protestors. On May 16, the Senate State Government Committee will consider advancing two […]
Our tradition continues at the annual Builders & Allied Trades event. Come together as a community to celebrate Federation's historic Centennial year and hear from two young Israelis as they share their stories of survival during the October 7 attack. 5:30-6:00 p.m. Young Builders Meet & Greet Reception 6:00-7:00 p.m. Cocktails & Dinner 7:00-8:00 p.m. […]
WP Mission to Montreal Orientation for participants For more information, contact Diane Bakst: [email protected]
Join your Greater MetroWest community in celebrating Israel’s birthday at our first-ever Yom Ha’Atzmaut Block Party! You’ll enjoy: a delicious Israeli-style Kosher BBQ lunch and Kona Ice* shopping for Israeli products at an authentic style shuk making and planting a field of stainless-steel red anemones represent symbolizing the loss of lives on October 7 but also the resilience […]
Create upcycled planters from plastic bottles. *Address provided upon registration
Participate in a painting class with the residents at Lester Senior Housing. *Address provided upon registration
Join your fellow rabbis along with Federation CEO Dov Ben-Shimon, Director of JCRC Linda Scherzer, Director of Holocaust Education Ilyse Shainbrown, and Director of Community Engagement Amy Biloon, to discuss what you are seeing and hearing in your congregations and communities about the needs in and around combatting antisemitism, creating Jewish empowerment and more.
Congregational Educators' PD Network Series For more information, contact Emily Fox: [email protected]
Mountain Ridge and Federation have a history of doing good — together. This event welcomes all Mountain Ridge Country Club (MRCC) members to join us for golf, pickleball, tennis and dinner, as we gather in support of our Jewish community. 4 p.m. Golf shot gun start/Pickleball & Tennis Round-Robin 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program To RSVP for […]
GMW Cantors Roundtable Lunch For more information, contact Sarah Diamond: [email protected]
Join us for the 2024 Federation Annual Meeting as we honor our Greater MetroWest community’s historic Centennial, look back at the year’s challenges and triumphs, and begin our new century. Highlights of the evening will include tributes to outgoing Jewish Community Foundation president Steven D. Levy and outgoing Women’s Philanthropy president Deborah Jacob, and recognition […]
