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It's a Day to Celebrate!

Israel is now celebrating its 67th birthday. We want to encourage you to join in this special occasion. Check out one of these 15 fun videos about Israel below. Enjoy!

1. So many reasons to love Israel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flFyh8_EFps

2. Crossing the Line 2 – the battle for Is…

Jewish Medical Professionals Gather for Maimonides Society

This week Jewish Federation’s Maimonides Society brought together some of our communities incredible healthcare professionals at the home of Ricki & Ira Horowitz. Attendees had a chance to mix and mingle and hear an educational and informative discussion on the Israel bias in the media and…

Remembering Israeli Fallen Soldiers and Terror Victims on Yom Hazikaron

As Israel mourns 23,320 of its citizens who have fallen in defense of the Jewish state, on this Yom HaZikaron (Israel Remembrance Day), our community also acknowledges and honors their sacrifice. These words from Israeli President Reuven Rivlin eloquently capture the spirit of the day: http:…

Once Paralyzed, Now Running Marathons

A fitting story for the day of the Boston Marathon. Dr. Steven Reich is a long-time supporter and friend of the Jewish Federation.

An air conditioning repairman from New Jersey remembers the accident that changed his life and offers details to his road to recovery.

Never Forget, Never Again

On this Day of Holocaust Remembrance, Yom HaShoah, we remember the 6 million members of our extended Jewish family killed by the Nazis, as well as their millions of other innocent victims. We say "Never Again" - but to mean it, we must be vigilant against modern-day tyrants who spew hate, an…