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When Yael Glanz fled Kibbutz Zikim, a small community in southern Israel, on October 7, she left without knowing if or when she could ever return home. Like many other […]

On Monday, February 10, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest hosted a celebration for the nine partner organizations who participated in the inaugural cohort of the Greater MetroWest NJ Keshet Shivyon […]

"I thank you for restoring my faith in humanity. You are helping me cope with the ups and downs of getting old—caring for my physical and emotional needs. I often think, what would I do without you?" — Anna, a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor 

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.

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.

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.