We support and #StandWithIsrael as we continue to build a strong Jewish community here in NJ.
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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Americans March for Israel
On November 14, 2023, more than 2,000 Greater MetroWest community members marched alongside more than 290,000 people in our nation's capital, along with 250,000 livestream viewers - making the #MarchforIsrael the largest pro-Israel gathering in history.
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Order your #StandWithIsrael lawn signs and get your #BlueRibbonsForIsrael today!
Order hereChecking in with Family
Support our friends in Israel and let them know that the Greater MetroWest community cares about them.
Learn moreIn Memoriam
Honoring the individuals from our partner communities whose lives were so violently cut short.
See namesStand Up to Antisemitism
Federation empowers our community to stand up to antisemitism and support you as we stand up to Jew hatred together.
Stand Up to AntisemitismMessages of Love for Israel
Your family can send a card expressing a message of support to the children in our Israel partner community of Ofakim.
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This war is unlike any we have seen before — and so are the needs.
Donate today to support critical, lifesaving efforts.
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United Jewish Appeal (UJA)
Our UJA Annual Campaign allows us to respond with immediate reserve allocations even before any emergency monies are collected.
Give nowEmergency Fund for Israel
Dollars donated to this fund will enable us to send help right now to mobilize resources to our international partner organizations.
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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.
To view this and other recorded programs, click here.
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Federation Updates
Stay up-to-date on the latest news from Israel and how the Federation community is helping. Read updates
Based on current intelligence data, we have assessed that at this time there are no specific, credible threats targeting the GMW Jewish community. Learn more
Your Greater MetroWest Community #StandsWithIsrael
From the SOMA Auction for Israel to local businesses check out some of the ways your community is supporting Israel. Learn more on Instagram
Federation in the Media
How to Talk to Neighbors About the Israel-Hamas War
December 4, 2023
Rallying for Israel
November 16, 2023
New Jersey, National Jewish Groups Plan Massive Rally for Israel in D.C. on Nov. 14
November 9, 2023