a blog by UJC's Executive VP, Max Kleinman A Hero of Our Time One of the most overused words in our language is "hero." When sports figures have a great game, driving in runs at a critical time or pitching a shutout and so forth, they are referred to as heroes. Although their athletic achievements are admirable, they are not heroic. Not so with Natan Sharansky. He is a genuine hero.>>MORE>>
from the New Jersey Jewish News
by Lori Silberman Brauner, NJJN Staff Writer Coming to America They are young, enthusiastic, good-looking, Jewish, Israeli — and they are coming to MetroWest. Three young Israelis who are deferring their army service for a year, and two who have already finished the army, are preparing themselves for a year or two as shlihim (emissaries) for United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ. >>MORE>>
from Leslie's Laptop
by Leslie Dannin Rosenthal, President, Women's Philanthropy Thinking about Transitions have been thinking about transitions lately. I think as women we are constantly facing transitions and it makes us stronger. We change careers, we change diapers, we change, period. We stop questioning the outer stuff and we start examining the inner self. As you may have noticed, we're also in transition at Women's Philanthropy. >>MORE>>
Who is your Jewish Community Hero? Does someone you know inspire you? With your help, we could be honoring your favorite Hero at this fall's General Assembly in Washington, DC. Learn more.
United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ
901 Route 10 • P.O. Box 929 • Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: (973) 929-3000 • Fax: (973) 884-7361
www.ujcnj.org • Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Copyright © 2010 The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Directions to Aidekman Campus