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New Law Makes Payments from IRA Tax-Deductible

New tax legislation was signed into law last week allowing those age 70 ½ or older to make a gift or pay a pledge up to $100,000 to a charitable organization, such as the Jewish Federation, with a tax-free distribution from one's individual retirement account(IRA).

To receive the tax be…

The Jewish Federation Provides Security Workshop to Community

The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey recently organized a security workshop. It was attended by 60+ people representing more than 30 Jewish institutions based in Monmouth and Greater Middlesex counties. It was hosted by Monmouth County Sherriff Shaun Golden and Prosecutor Chris G…

Another Birthright, In Poland

Jeff Hersch is the Marketing & Communications Assistant at The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey. He recently returned from his Birthright trip to Israel (read blog #1) and extended travels to Eastern Europe. This is his second blog about his travels in Poland.

My Grandparents …

Statement from the Rabbinical Association in the Heart of New Jersey

We, the Rabbinical Association in the Heart of New Jersey, add our collective voice to all those who hold excluding immigrants from our country based on religion to be immoral and wrong. We are blessed to live in a country where people of all faiths, including Christians, Jews and Muslims, l…

Setting Sights on Impact

Nearly one year after the Monmouth and Greater Middlesex Federations merged to become the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, supporters and partners gathered for its first annual meeting, recognizing the organization's accomplishments in 2015, looking at smart ways to address unme…

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