Largest French Aliya Flight of Summer Lands in Israel

 

The largest French aliya fight so far this summer landed Wednesday at Ben-Gurion Airport, where the newcomers were greeted with calls of “bienvenue en Israel” at a festive reception in their honor.

Some 200 French Jews were aboard the flight, organized by the Jewish Agency for Israe…

Statement On the Passing of Dr. Paul Winkler

“On behalf of the NJ State Association of Jewish Federations and its member federation, the news that Dr. Paul Winkler has passed saddens all who have been in some way touched by his humanity, stated Gordon Haas, President of the State Association. “His voice may be silenced, but certain…

NJ chaplain offers relief to flood victims

 

Marlboro rabbi brings comfort to W. Virginia residents
by Robert Wiener

NJJN Staff Writer
July 11, 2016

Rabbi Shira Stern of Marlboro sat on the steps of the Saint Thomas Episcopal Church in flood-devastated White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., on June 30 and reflected on the first four days …

Statement of the Jewish Federation after the Dallas shooting, 7.8.16

There are times when our entire community needs to come together to show support, express solidarity, and affirm shared values.  This is, sadly, one of those times.  

The Board of Directors and professional staff of the Jewish Federation wish to express our appreciation of our law enforce…

A Message from Natan Sharansky

Below is a letter that Natan Sharansky, Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel, penned following his return from JAFI's Board of Governors meeting in Paris, France. The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey is a proud partner of JAFI, working together to ensure a future of a conne…