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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
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
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
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
MetroWest Federation Bolsters Jewish Day Schools’ Staff, Enrollment
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.
Governor and assembly honor the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
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
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.