Metro Madness Wednesday, January 21
6:00 p.m. Featuring Jim Cramer, Financial Commentator and Host of CNBC's "Mad Money."
Politics, Power & Jewish Women: A "How-To" Training Wednesday, January 28 A one-day training program for Jewish women who want to be more involved in public life.
Engaging Iran Sunday, February 1 A Conference on Human Rights and Nuclear Proliferation.
A blog by UJC's Executive VP, Max Kleinman
What Would the U.S. Do?
Suppose border towns in New Mexico were attacked by a Mexican Army, resulting in American casualties. Wouldn't the U.S. react aggressively to defend its borders? This argument has been made by pro-Israel advocates, who support Israel's justified ground action in Gaza. >>MORE>>
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Solidarity Rallies and Mission in Support of Israel
An Evening of Solidarity with the People of Israel
Saturday, January 10, 2009 • 7:15 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.)
Wilf Jewish Community Campus, 1391 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ >>MORE>>
Solidarity Mission to Israel
January 11 – 15, 2009 (leave Sunday evening/return Thursday morning) >>MORE>> Stand Up and Support Israel Sunday, January 11, 2009 • 11:00 a.m. Join others from the tri-state area for a rally in New York City. >>MORE>>
On the Ground in Israel
By Amir Shacham, UJC MetroWest Director of Israel Operations More Stories from the Front Line On Saturday evening at sunset, our children, neighbors and friends — the IDF ground forces — started to march into Gaza. This is the second, more meaningful, and highly dangerous phase of operation Cast Lead. I will repeat what a vast majority of Israelis feel: This is an operation that was forced on us. Every country would do the same. Our hearts are breaking to see the casualties of innocent people and the massive damage to Gaza,>>MORE>>
MetroWest HELPS Makes Inroads
Only a few months old, the MetroWest HELPS supplemental funding initiative has already begun to make inroads, reducing the impact of the ongoing difficult economic situation on MetroWest Jewish individuals and families.>>MORE>>