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Fall Fun

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Do you love fall? Crisp apples? A chill in the air? Heavier sweaters and lighter holidays? With Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur behind us, what’s more fun than a picnic in a Sukkah or a night of Simchat Torah dancing and laughing out loud in synagogue. 

A message from Lisa Karasic, Chief Ma…

Announcing the Launch of Our New Website

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We are excited to announce the launch of the Jewish Federation's new website! Our goal with this new site is to create a user-friendly experience, whether you are looking for help, to help, for peers, and/or experiences.

We hope you enjoy our fresh, uncluttered design that is easy to na…

What Have the Shinshinim Been Up To?

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Maya and Dana, our Shinshinim (Israeli teen ambassadors), have settled in to the heart of New Jersey and have been working hard. Here’s what they’ve been up to…
 
  • The community gave them a warm welcome last week at their welcome party at Marlboro Jewish Center. The evening served a…

Pictures Paint a Thousand Words

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Ever wonder what the Jewish Federation does? Want to learn how we're making a difference in the world? President Jeff Schwartz reveals all in our current Annual Report, which illustrates the meaningful ways the Federation is caring for those who are vulnerable; connecting all Jews to a vibra…

Best Ways to Celebrate Sukkot With Kids in Central New Jersey

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Sukkot is the ultimate kid-friendly holiday. It is multi-sensory, outdoors, joyful noise is encouraged, and there is even a parade! Kids get to shake the lulav, smell the etrog and have picnics in the sukkah. On Simchat Torah it is customary to parade around with the Torahs, wave flags, and …