Meredith’s October 7 Message
October 9, 2026
Meredith Dragon
EVP/CEO of Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
October 7 has become one of those dates that needs no explanation. For the Jewish people, there is a before October 7, and an after. Three years l...
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The Many Jewish Ways to Say ‘Thank You’
October 8, 2026
How Do You Say “Thank You” in Hebrew and Yiddish? Whether you’re wondering how to thank say thank you a Jewish person in your life or just curious to ...
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From Capacity to Capital
October 1, 2026
Pam Greenwood
U.S. Director of Mack Ness Fund
In 2002, an elderly man in stained overalls and scuffed work boots walked into the offices of Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey. Believing that ...
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Strengthening Jewish Communities: The Importance of the Jewish Vote
September 28, 2026
Linda Scherzer
JCRC Director
As New Jersey and the nation prepare for the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, the stakes feel high. Our democracy is being tested. Antis...
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The Workmen’s Circle in Newark: Jewish Labor, Community, and Social Justice
September 1, 2026
Jill Hershorin
Archivist and Curator, Jewish Historical Society of Greater MetroWest NJ
Labor Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the history of workers and the movements that fought to improve their lives. For Jewish immigrants arr...
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Holocaust Educators Learn Through Firsthand Experience
August 10, 2026
Ilyse Muser Shainbrown
Director of Holocaust Education and Combatting Antisemitism Coordinator
Famed Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel often said, “When you listen to a witness, you become a witness,” reminding us that when the survivors are gone, ...
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