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Marcia Schwartz Says We Need Each Other

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Marcia Schwartz, a Federation leader and member of Congregation B'nai Tikvah, North Brunswick, addressed congregants of her synagogue during this year's high holidays. She described ways the Federation and B’nai Tikvah have been working together to make a positive impact in the Jewish…

A Leader's Update: Shelter Me

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The following blog first appeared Friday, September 28, 2018, as an email update from Keith Krivitzky, CEO, the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.
 

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I used to call it the fort holiday. Sukkot reminded me of the forts we used to build as kids to hang…

Fall Fun

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Do you love fall? Crisp apples? A chill in the air? Heavier sweaters and lighter holidays? With Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur behind us, what’s more fun than a picnic in a Sukkah or a night of Simchat Torah dancing and laughing out loud in synagogue. 

A message from Lisa Karasic, Chief Ma…

Announcing the Launch of Our New Website

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We are excited to announce the launch of the Jewish Federation's new website! Our goal with this new site is to create a user-friendly experience, whether you are looking for help, to help, for peers, and/or experiences.

We hope you enjoy our fresh, uncluttered design that is easy to na…

What Have the Shinshinim Been Up To?

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Maya and Dana, our Shinshinim (Israeli teen ambassadors), have settled in to the heart of New Jersey and have been working hard. Here’s what they’ve been up to…
 
  • The community gave them a warm welcome last week at their welcome party at Marlboro Jewish Center. The evening served a…

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