Impact Stories

Educating the Fishers

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A great new job, an uprooted family, and three young children equaled one challenged family.  Then mom found a Federation-supported school that fit her family’s needs.

Debra Fisher says “We landed here from London six years ago because my husband, Daniel, was offered a terrific opportu…

Inviting Sheri & Her Kids

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What difference can a child’s book make to a family? PJ Library’s has been a gift to our family!

With two little girls to educate on the fun of being Jewish, PJ Library was a great way to keep my kids informed and teach me along the way, too.

I grew up in a home with a Dad who came fr…

Engaging Tali

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Tali knew the definition of tikkun olam, yet the words only took on meaning when she participated in a Federation-supported Jewish theater program.

4th grader Tali said being in the Studio J Theater Arts production of Only in America, based on the life of political humorist Harry Golden, ch…

Rescuing Viktor & Mariya

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Caught in a war zone, Viktor and Mariya scrounged for food, water, and medicine.  Then they found a Federation-supported haven called a Hesed.

When international conflicts erupt, those who can, leave.   Federation helps them as well as those left behind.

As soon as Ukraine was invaded, …

Sparking Jordan

Jordan couldn't have been less interested in Israel. She didn’t even know how to find it on a map. Going on Birthright changed her view of the world.

Jordan laughs as she says it’s all her older sister Courtney’s fault.  As soon as Jordan joined Courtney at Rutgers University, Court…