A Timely Opportunity
by Andrew J. Stamelman, President, Jewish Community Foundation of MetroWest NJ

It is rare to find a true win‐win situation at any time. These days, in the current difficult economic climate, it seems even more difficult. However, creating win‐win situations is precisely what the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) does. >>more

JVS: Returning to our Roots After 70 Years of Service
by Dr. Leonard C. Schneider

Today, as the agency celebrates its 70th anniversary, JVS continues to find itself at the very center of the community’s response to helping unemployed residents of MetroWest cope with the harsh realities of the current economic crisis. >>more

Riback Gives Back: A Community Project Benefiting JCC MetroWest Seniors
by Mia Edelstein, Hannah Gardner, Zachary Nessel, and Chandler Wald

The theme of summer 2009 at Camp Deeny Riback (CDR) was Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World). To help fulfill the summer’s theme, the 2009 Leaders in Training (LIT) at CDR participated in a mitzvah project called “The Big Give.” >>more

The Satisfaction of Truly Making a Difference
by Oren Attiya

Last year (2008), I had the honor to be one of 39 Diller Teen Fellows who were the first cohort of the partnership. After having an indescribable experience, I knew that I wanted to become a Junior Counselor for this amazing program and give to others what I got to experience. >>more

Cafe Europa: A Highlight for Holocaust Survivors

Click the link below and listen to Salo Ennis, a Holocaust survivor and participant in Cafe Europa at Temple Oheb Shalom, South Orange. Cafe Europa is a program of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, a UJC MetroWest beneficiary agency.

The Lore Ross Cafe Europa is supported by a bequest from the estate of Lore Ross.

Tamir Goodman: From Basketball Star to Director of Haifa Hoops for Kids Charity Program

The Haifa Hoops for Kids program is a joint initiative between Maccabi Haifa and United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ that distributes VIP Maccabi Haifa tickets to underprivileged and special children in Israel, who otherwise could not afford to attend a professional basketball game. The program has just gotten a big push forward, and a lot of publicity, because a major Israeli basketball star has become its director. >>more

Genocide in Darfur: Remnant or Present Reality? NJ Forges A Pathway to Peace.

Iran Advocacy: Keep the Pressure On.

Pro-Israel Christians: How can we work together?

Project Kesher: Women and Jewish Renaissance in the Ukraine Photo Exhibit.

For more information on these events and a complete list of CRC events in October, click here.