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Learn about the latest updates and happenings in Greater MetroWest, in Israel, and around the world.

Federation’s First FOA Cohort Takes on Online Antisemitism

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Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest is currently operating its first cohort of the Fighting Online Antisemitism (FOA)’s flagship program to recognize, remove and eradicate online antisemitism, and cyber hate. Currently, […]

Navigating Interfaith Dynamics as Jewish Grandparents

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Becoming a grandparent can be one of life’s greatest joys and can also come with a fair share of challenges. Navigating family dynamics is often complicated and for some Jewish grandparents, there is an added layer of having interfaith or mixed-heritage grandchildren.  

Reviving The Spirit: Community Healing through Photography

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On October 21, 2024, an outdoor photography exhibition about October 7 opened at Friendship Park in Ofakim, a community that has been a Greater MetroWest NJ partner for more than […]

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.