Monmouth County News

Ailing economy may lead to federation cutbacks

Campaign shortfall makes budget cuts to agencies likely

Ailing economy may lead to federation cutbacks

The economic downturn and a drop in donations from a few major donors have led the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County to consider a major cut to its beneficiary agencies Read More

Temple kids stay up late to assist NYC homeless

Temple kids stay up late to assist NYC homeless

Concern for those less fortunate has inspired the youth groups from two Reform congregations to participate in a “Midnight Run” for New York City’s homeless.
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JCC hosts academy for school-age performers

JCC hosts academy for school-age performers

Young performers will have a new venue in Deal, when the Rising Stars Performing Arts Academy begins classes on Feb. 1.
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Defiant girl grows up to tell the Bielskis’ story

Oakhurst survivor recalls heroism of Jewish partisans

Defiant girl grows up to tell the Bielskis’ story

As someone who survived the Nazis by fleeing into the woods as a six-year-old, Helen Cydrerowicz Terris knows the meaning of the word “defiance.”Read More

Local woman joins effort to boost teens’ activism

Former volunteer, hired by DC group to ‘create change’

Her stint as a teen volunteer for Panim: The Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values increased Mikah Goldman’s pride in her Jewish identity and beliefs; now, she has joined the Panim staff as program associate.
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13th of Tevet, 5769
January 9, 2009 | 4:30 p.m.

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