Moving in a New Direction

by Ruth Steckelman, Chair, Local Allocations Committee

On July 1st, 2008 I became the chair of the Local Allocations Committee, familiarly known as the LAC. Our mandate was to oversee the annual allocations given by UJC to its beneficiary agencies and service providers. The process had been in place for several years: the LAC reviewed yearly budgets and met with allocation recipients to discuss their needs on a yearly basis. This was my LAC. But it didn't last very long. >>more

How Inclusive Are We?

by Rebecca Wanatick, Community Coordinator, MetroWest ABLE

How Inclusive Are We? This thought provoking question is one that has been posed within MetroWest synagogues for the past few months. In commemoration of National Jewish Disability Awareness Month in February, congregations across MetroWest are providing opportunities to raise awareness and welcome all members in their celebration of MetroWest's Shabbat Shalem. >>more

Volunteerism is Tikkun Olam

by Amy Ganz Sadeghi

In our family, there are always many different points of view on any given subject. As in most families, my kids note with relish how different their views are from mine. There is one point on which we do not disagree, however, and that is on volunteering time, skills and money for tikkun olam (repairing the world). >>more

The Jewish Women's Foundation of New Jersey — Supporting Programs for Women and Girls

by Jocelyn Gilman

Even in today's world of so called equality, it seems that women still have to struggle to be heard and find positions of power in the work place, in the political arena, and on the world stage. Yet there are more women controlling more wealth in the U.S. than ever before. Of those in the wealthiest tier of the country, as defined by the I.R.S., 43% are women. >>more

Why Do People Do What They Do to Help Others?

by Rabbi Donald Rossoff

We were all horrified — so remain — by the terrible earthquake in Haiti, seeing the tremendous destruction it created and the immeasurable human loss and suffering it left in its wake. Only those with hearts of stone could be unmoved by this yet unfolding tragedy. As time goes on, the lot of those fortunate enough to receive food and medical care will improve somewhat, while those not so fortunate will continue to die or live in increased misery. >>more

CRC in Action
Become an informed and active advocate

CRC Launches New Action Alert Technology
To make it easier — and faster — for the MetroWest community to take action on priority legislative matters, the CRC has launched a new action alert capability which allows you to send an advocacy letter directly to your Congressmen from your own computer with a click of the mouse.

No Nukes for Iran: Take Action and Purchase Magnets, Banners and Posters.

Senate Passes the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 — Please thank your senator.

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