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Fighting Antisemitism, Jewish Pride

The news coverage has been intense and sickening. The personal stories we’ve been hearing from friends and family in Israel are heart-breaking. Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ stands in total and complete solidarity with Israel, which has every right to defend itself and protect its citizens.

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On Tuesday, November 21, Adam Teitelbaum, JFNA’s Associate Vice President for Public Affairs and Executive Director of the Israel Action Network, joined Linda Scherzer, Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater MetroWest, for a conversation about how to talk with our neighbors about Israel. They shared background information to help Jewish community members understand the false accusations being made by anti-Israel voices and data about what messages are effective.

For a list of recommended resources shared during the program, click here.

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Federation in the Media

Day School Initiative

MetroWest Federation Bolsters Jewish Day Schools’ Staff, Enrollment

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The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest has stood out for undertaking an ambitious effort to encourage families to enroll their children in Jewish day schools. This 15-year-old Day School Initiative of the Jewish Federation, which serves families in parts of Essex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Union Counties, embraces four well-regarded Jewish day schools in the Federation’s region.
NJ General Assembly celebrated the centennial anniversary of JFEDGMW

Governor and assembly honor the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ

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Last month, the New Jersey General Assembly celebrated the centennial anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest New Jersey. To commemorate the occasion, a delegation of federation leadership attended a lunch at the Trenton War Memorial with Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin. There was a proclamation presentation on the Assembly Chamber floor.
Educators Learn to Teach About Israel- Israel Educators

Educators Learn to Teach About Israel

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Since September, our very own Avi Siegel, Director of Teen Initiatives, has been part of an innovative graduate program for professionals working at Jewish communal organizations across the country.