Tributes and Memorial Gifts – May
JEWISH FEDERATION IN THE HEART OF NEW JERSEY
To Dr. Howard and Mrs. Barbara Sorkin on the passing of Marvin Yeo from Federation Board and Staff; To Dr. Norman and Mrs. Stacy Sorkin on the passing of Marvin Yeo from Federation Board and Staff; To Nancy and Izzy…
Though this article, written by Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz for JewishBoston was published over ten years ago, it resonates with us for Memorial Day in 2025.
"As a modern American holiday, and a federal and civil holiday, Jewish texts do not prescribe particular observance to this day. The que…
Nassau Government Relations, as representatives of the Jewish Federations of New Jersey, submitted a questionnaire to all 2025 gubernatorial candidates. The questionnaire was directed to the concerns of the Jewish community. All primary candidates from both parties were sent multiple reque…
In April, Federation partnered on our sixth annual educational food pantry collection and lesson with the Hebrew school students from B'nai Shalom and East Brunswick Jewish Center. The students started by raising money for the Jewish Family Services food pantry, and then they went to East B…
One out of 4 American women can’t afford monthly menstrual supplies, which creates barriers to work, social life, and school. Jewish Federation is partnering with Dignity Grows to fill this gap in the human services safety net. On Monday, May 5, a group of Federation volunteers convened at…
