a blog by UJC's Executive VP, Max Kleinman The Sound of Dissonant Music On our vacation down the Danube River, we spent considerable time in Austria, one of the most beautiful countries in the world. We visited Salzburg in which the famous story of the Von Trapp Family transpired, popularized by The Sound of Music. The Von Trapp Family made glorious music until the Nazis forced their exodus. >>MORE>>
From the New Jersey Jewish News
by Robert Wiener, NJJN Staff Writer Special needs agency to honor Toby Cooperman JESPY House, the UJC MetroWest NJ agency for adults with special needs, will honor benefactor Toby Cooperman Tuesday, Sept. 14, with "A Toast to Toby" at the Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell. >>MORE>>
On the Ground in Israel
by Amir Shacham, UJC MetroWest Director of Israel Operations The Spark The eternal flame that has accompanied our people for so many years is made up of many tiny sparks. In order to produce enough sparks and keep the fire lit, we have to create ongoing meaningful Jewish opportunities. The Israel experience, and especially the encounter with Jewish peers, is one of the most powerful change agents. The Diller Teen Fellows is a program that includes all the necessary ingredients to make sure that the sparks it creates will be forceful and last for the long run. >>MORE>>
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