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Max Kleinman, UJC MetroWest executive vice president, shares his thoughts about what's important to the MetroWest community. more
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National Rally to End the Threat Now

September 22

Iran's President Ahmadinjad is coming to the United Nations. Will you? Join us in protesting Iran's developing nuclear weapons and supporting terror around the world. The bus will depart from two locations on more
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On the Ground
in Israel

A new bi-weekly snapshot of the work UJC MetroWest is doing in Israel through the efforts of our Israel Office and the support of people like you.  more
Hurricane Relief Effort Launched
UJC launches relieve fund for Hurricane Ike victims
Hurricane Ike Strikes
photo courtesy of Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

United Jewish Communities/the Federations of North America launched a non-sectarian relief effort today for victims of Hurricane Ike and other storms along the Gulf Coasts of Louisiana and Texas. UJC today opened a mailbox to accept donations for the hurricane relief, 100 percent of which which will help support both the Jewish and general communities. To donate, please click here.
The funds will also help support victims of Hurricane Gustav, which struck the Gulf Coast recently, and could be used to help victims of other storms should they strike the area. more
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Partner Communities: Ofakim

Ofakim is a development city of 28,000 in the northern Negev; about mid-way between Beersheva and Gaza. The Merchavim Regional Council consists of 14 small communities (moshavim) in the surrounding area, with a population of 9,000.  more

UJC MetroWest Partner Agencies
UJC of MetroWest NJ helps support 19 partners, 17 agencies in our local community
and two overseas endeavors with funds raised by the annual United Jewish Appeal campaign.
These agencies provide a wide array of social services, recreational activities,
cultural programs, Jewish events, educational presentations, and more.
Take a look at:
 Hebrew Academy of Morris County
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy
Solomon Schechter Day School
click here for more about UJC's partner agencies

Global News
 Israeli leader to "immediately" step down after vote
Associated Press | 09.11.08

JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will step down immediately after his party chooses a successor this month, a confidant said Thursday, shooting down speculation the Israeli leader would try to linger in office for months.  more


Local News
 Day school endowment hits $20 million mark

A year after its launch, a community-wide campaign in support of Jewish day school education has reached the $20 million mark.  more


Local News courtesy of New Jersey Jewish News

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Spotlight

Dr. Gil Mayor
For Dr. Gilbert Mayor of Morristown, the heart of involvement in the Jewish community is not just in making donations but in participation, in becoming personally engaged. "I believe in community," Mayor explained. "I want to do my part, and giving money is just not enough."  more