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UJC Women's Philanthropy:
A new vision for the future
Women's PhilanthropyWhat had been called the Women's Department of UJC is now known as Women's Philanthropy. The change in name reflects a change that is deeper, that is broader and more powerful. It announces a change of vision. It announces a revitalization of the idea of tzedakah – an understanding that tzedakah is not charity, it's PHILANTHROPY.  more

Rethink the Possibilities — the 2011 MetroWest NJ UJA Campaign
Mitzvah Opportunity for Lions
Lion of Judah Calling all Lions!

To all of our new Lions and those Lions who did not participate in the “Lion’s Leap” campaign.

Please click here to learn of a new opportunity to perform a mitzvah that will forever change the lives of girls and women at the Isha Center in Ofakim, one of our partnership cities in Israel.
From Leslie's Laptop
Proud to be a Lion

I just returned from the thrill of a (Jewish volunteer) lifetime — chairing the International Lion of Judah Conference in New Orleans last week. I had been feeling lots of nervous excitement at the thought of getting up in front of this very dynamic, thoughtful, and opinionated group of women, but I realized I didn’t need to be nervous at all. I was looking at 1,100 of my new best friends. How did I know this? Because I knew I was looking at women with whom I share a very deep connection, even if I had never met most of them before.  more
Beyond 9 to 5 sets new direction for working women
Beyond 9 to 5, the network for working women in UJC MetroWest's Women’s Philanthropy, has been established to develop events designed to meet the needs and interests of the area’s Jewish working women.  more
The Lion of Judah proudly roars
Lion of JudahThat's because like the Lion of Judah, women who contribute $5,000 or more annually to the UJA Campaign, represents strength and dedication to the community.  more
Jewish Women's Foundation of New Jersey
Jewish Women's FoundationWe are women of all ages and backgrounds, united by our Jewish values and our passion for creating a world in which all women and girls grow up in healthy, supportive environments, with equal opportunity for economic, religious, social, and political achievement.  more
UJC recognizes Maxine Fischer Scholarship recipients
Learn how past recipients of the Maxine Fischer Scholarship – named in memory of a past Women's Philanthropy Vice President – have used their scholarship to further their study of Women's or Jewish Studies.  more

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