Women's Philanthropy: On the Cutting Edge

by Leslie Dannin Rosenthal, President, Women's Philanthropy
Anna Fisch, President Elect, Women's Philanthropy

In fundraising circles, there are three words that are currently garnering some attention: Jewish, women, philanthropy. Not surprisingly, we are very interested in what's being written on the topic, since it's what we do, as the president and president-elect of UJC MetroWest's Women's Philanthropy. We're even more interested in the intersection between what the literature is saying and what we are doing here in MetroWest. >>more

The 13th Annual UJA Benefit Concert is Coming,
May 12 — NJ Governor Christie to Attend

The 13th Annual United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Benefit Concert will be held on Wednesday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m., at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. As it is every year, the evening will be a festive gala event of music, community celebration, and philanthropic spirit in support of the UJA Annual Campaign. >>more

Neshamot Teomot (twinning souls)

A high school twinning program between Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union and the Merchavim high school in UJC MetroWest's partner community of Ofakim/Merchavim, Israel.

One of the most successful projects of P2K, UJC MetroWest's Partnership 2000 through JAFI, is the Solomon Schechter — Merchavim high school twining program, known as "Neshamot" (souls). The project involves various "living bridge" connections, encounters and joint ventures. The highlights include the SSDS 9th graders trip to Israel, the Merchavim "Neshama Yetera" 11th graders trip to NJ, and the SSDS "Neshama" semester long program in Israel. >>more

The Journey from Outside our Community to Inside

by Dana Lichtenberg

A young mother recently brought me a gift. With tears in her eyes she thanked me for being nice to her and her daughter, for introducing her to other young families in her neighborhood and for making her feel a part of the Jewish community. She explained to me that her path has not been an easy one. >>more

Pesach and Back to Basics

by Rabbi Stanley Asekoff

Just a few days before Pesach I met a friend in the "Passover aisle" of the supermarket. Shopping carts literally overflowing with all kinds of holiday merchandise, we stopped, looked over each other's purchases, and then he spoke. "Why? Just tell me why? It's out of control. >>more

CRC in Action
Become an informed and active advocate

New Voices: Who Speaks for American Jews on U.S.- Israeli Relations? — As new Jewish organizations are emerging on the U.S. foreign policy scene they are providing a divergent group of views on U.S. Policy in the Middle East.

Advocacy Forum: Confronting Anti-Israel Activities on College Campuses — May 6. We need YOU to encourage your teens to attend this program. Each year the efforts to delegitimize Israel's right to exist increases on college campuses throughout the U.S.

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