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A Leaders Update - Getting Centered

The following blog first appeared Friday, May 4, as an email update from Keith Krivitzky, CEO, the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.


 

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

This will be a brief message, mostly because there are many good reads and links below (and in part because I h…

A Leaders Update - A Matter of Perspective

The following blog first appeared Friday, April 27, as an email update from Keith Krivitzky, CEO, the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.


 

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It’s a matter of perspective. That phrase can apply to many things, or to everything, but I am going to sh…

Recap: Yom HaShoah in the Heart of NJ

This year, the Jewish Federation proudly supported several Yom HaShoah commemorations and events throughout the heart of New Jersey. “We encouraged the entire community to join Holocaust remembrance events to commemorate the lives of all who perished and to honor those who have lived to s…

Interfaith Forum: "It's Complicated"

Last night, an amazing event took place at the Diocese of Metuchen: "It's Complicated: A Discussion of Israel, Christianity and Islam, and Building Bridges to Peace." This interfaith forum provided representatives of the three great monotheistic religions that call Israel a Holy Land, an op…

Statement on Pallone Meeting Regarding Non-Profits

Non-profits across the country are concerned with the impact of the recent tax changes on their ability to raise funds and deliver services to their constituents and communities.  This is especially true in New Jersey, where limitations on deductions can impact many in the Jewish community.…