Reach Out to Special Friends in Clark
Clark*We will carpool to a number of homes throughout Union County, bringing smiles and good vibes!
We will carpool to a number of homes throughout Union County, bringing smiles and good vibes!
Make food packages for the Community Food Bank of NJ while learning about food insecurity on college campuses. All ages welcome.
Learn side by side with residents at Lester Senior Living about the important need for female hygiene products and then help us package products for local women experiencing homelessness. Program is appropriate for adults and children ages 12+. Space is limited.
Why are many people, once enamored by Israel, turning away from the state at an accelerating rate? This session will explore how many are grappling since October 7, and how to engage in empathetic, productive conversations at home with family, in the workplace, and with friends and neighbors. We’ll discuss the commonalities and dissonance, exploring the struggles people are having both in Israel and in America: enamor, disappointment, anxiety, etc. Learn how to approach these issues and discuss best practices for constructive intergenerational conversations about Israel.
Join us for a mini seder, discussion & art project with Haggadah Selections focusing on women. Where do we find faith in difficult times? When we go through hardships, whether […]
This is a pivotal moment in modern Jewish history, and teens have a crucial role to play in it. Discover ways to make a positive impact in our community by learning the difference between anti-Israel and antisemitic statements, preparing yourself to participate in advocacy on college campuses, exploring your unique Jewish identity, and hearing firsthand insights from those who recently visited Israel. Plus, participate in a service project benefiting teens in one of our Israeli partner communities, Ofakim. Our Federation is celebrating 100 years of service and impact in the Jewish community, and the next 100 years are ours to shape.
Join us for a meaningful Community Mitzvah Day! Help pack art supply kits for Israeli children affected by recent attacks (2:30-3 p.m.), and enjoy a musical performance by Grammy award-winning musician Joanie Leeds (3-4 p.m.) as we celebrate our community's impact! Light snacks will be provided. All families and ages are welcome!
Following a brief review of the common misconceptions about who Jews are and what antisemitism is, we will deconstruct progressive philosophy, putting ourselves in the shoes of progressives to better understand how they think about structural power, and how that thinking influences their rhetoric on Israel and Jews. Finally, we’ll offer tools and strategies on how to engage in effective, thoughtful dialogue, particularly on how to depolarize conversations and strengthen connections with family and friends.
Calling all Synagogue Presidents and Future Presidents! Connect with other leaders of Jewish organizations from across Greater MetroWest. Learn from the experiences of those who have already served as presidents […]
Fearful that growing affluence and suburbanization threatened the future of Jewish life in the decades after the Holocaust, American Jewish leaders hoped to preserve authentic Jewish culture through residential summer […]
Come see an NJJFF film in an environment friendly to babies and their parents/caregivers. The lights will be dimmed instead of off, the volume will be lower than usual, and guests are free to move around. Baby noise is expected and nursing is welcomed. No charge for children and no worries!
Please join us for Baby Fun, every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. until May 21st. This class is for babies 6-24 months. You’ll meet lovely families and friends, […]
Michelle Weinfeld, author of From Generation to Generation: A Memoir of Food, Family, and Identity in the Aftermath of the Shoah, will share her grandfather's story of surviving the Holocaust, […]
Learn to make (and taste!) delicious dishes to grace your Seder table with Chaya Shemtov
On October 7 Hamas weaponized sexual assault, unleashing a pattern of rape, mutilation and brutality against women. Those who were raped, tortured or are still being held captive join a […]
campaign team meeting
Filmmaker Henya Brodbeker documents her and her husband’s struggle to provide an education and social connections for Ari, their autistic son. When the Haredi Orthodox schools in Bnei-Brak refuse to accept their son, Henya and Arale begin questioning their faith and the choices imposed upon them by their community. Their journey for integration and acceptance takes them into secular Israel, where they discover new challenges – and, possibly, solutions – for their family. Brodbeker’s camera captures the religious and cultural transformation of a family looking for their place in the world.
Join us for a discussion with Birthright Israel's International Vice President of Educational Strategy, Dr. Zohar Raviv, as he shares how Birthright Israel is responding to the events of October […]