TILC Goes to Washington
July 16, 2026
Most teenagers spend the beginning of their summer sleeping in. At 6:15 a.m. on June 4, however, the 15 members of Teen Israel Leadership Council (TIL...
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From West Orange to Capitol Hill
July 15, 2026
My alarm went off before 5 in the morning. Most seventeen-year-olds would have rolled over. We got on the bus. As part of the Teen Leadership Counci...
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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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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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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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Finding Light in the Balance: My First Shabbat Message as EVP/CEO
September 12, 2025
Meredith Dragon
EVP/CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
It is with deep gratitude and a full heart that I share my very first Shabbat message in my capacity as your new EVP/CEO of the Jewish Federation of G...
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When Travel Shut Down, Federation’s Teens Took Off
July 30, 2025
For many teens, the opportunity to travel to Israel is not just highlight of their year but a core experience of their youth. So, when war with Iran b...
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Why IsraelNow Is the Experience Your Teen Needs Before High School
July 28, 2025
Samantha Meyler
Coordinator of Teen Experiential Learning
You want your child to grow, thrive, and be ready for what comes next. So, how do you find the right opportunities? The transition from middle school...
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Greater MetroWest Goes to Washington
July 3, 2025
Steven D. Levy
Interim CEO
Last week, I found myself in an unfamiliar but deeply meaningful setting: the halls of Congress. Alongside hundreds of fellow professionals and lay le...
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Why Federation’s Teen Programs Are Crucial for Today’s Generation
March 27, 2025
Samantha Meyler
Coordinator of Teen Experiential Learning
Growing up as a Jewish girl in New Jersey, I was always told, “There are Jews everywhere.” Yet, somehow, that never seemed to include my town. The onl...
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These Borinsky Young Leaders Are Just Getting Started
March 24, 2025
Jordan Vaughter
NextGen Manager
NextGen's Borinsky Young Leadership Development program kicked off on February 4 with a group of 10 dedicated individuals from all over Greater MetroW...
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Fully, Loudly, Alive—Israel Hit Differently This Time
March 6, 2025
Lev Rudoren
Teen Israel Leadership Council Participant
As soon as I stepped off the plane at Ben Gurion Airport, memories of my childhood flooded back. I’ve always loved airports. The planes, the movement,...
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How Our Teens Spread the Light
December 18, 2024
Avi Siegel
Director of Teen Initiatives
As the days grow colder and the nights stretch longer, it’s hard to ignore the darkness outside. But with the holidays comes something we all need: a ...
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The Kids Are (Going to Be) Alright
December 5, 2024
Stephanie Abrahams
Associate Director, JCRC
A popular greeting in Swahili, “Casserian Engeri,” translates not to “How are you?” or “What’s up?” but rather “And how are the children?” ...
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Teaching Teens to Advocate for Israel on Campus
September 26, 2024
Linda Scherzer
JCRC Director
High school juniors begin a two-year Israel advocacy program, positioning them for Jewish leadership at their future college campuses....
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