Federation seeks to boost awareness of its work
Organizers ramp up marketing campaign for Super Sunday
November 18, 2009
On a recent morning at the Wilf Jewish Community Campus in Scotch Plains, three volunteers were hard at work with tape and paper and markers, creating a giant display board that will be a focal point at Super Sunday on Dec. 6. Read More
Family Service expands its nursing assistance
Agency boosts services despite limited resources
November 18, 2009
As staff members of the Elizabeth-based organization prepare for their annual fund-raiser gala on Tuesday, Dec. 1, they were also engaged in training new home health aides and launching a program that depends on such aides — and on the much-appreciated donations the gala brings. Read More
Mitzva guru inspires actions by local students
November 11, 2009
Danny Siegel is a poet and author, but what he has become most widely known for is inspiring young Jews all over the country to do good in their communities. He has had just that effect on some local teens in the past few weeks. Read More
Israeli educator laments apathy among the young
Rabbi Daniel Gordis sees growing divide with Diaspora Jews
November 11, 2009
Rabbi Daniel Gordis jokingly casts an eye at the nearest exit before telling his audience in Scotch Plains on Nov. 3 a few things he thought they wouldn’t want to hear. Read More
That’s entertainment at annual Union Y fair
November 11, 2009
Entertainers and entertainment will be the theme of the eighth annual Jewish Fair and Expo at the YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, on Sunday, Nov. 22. Read More
Supporters raise funds for first-responders
EMTs of Hatzalah serve community free of charge
November 4, 2009
People were dancing in the aisles on Sunday night at the YM-YWHA of Union County, having a light-hearted time in aid of a very serious cause. It was a fund-raiser for Hatzalah of Union County, the first-responder service run by Orthodox Jewish volunteers. Read More
Women’s Campaign ‘links up’ with Sharsheret
Group gives support, guidance to women with breast cancer
November 4, 2009
From the opening words of the opening event of the Women’s Campaign of the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey, you could feel intense connections in the room. Read More
In Linden, young rabbi seeks young members
Colorado transplant seeks a ‘rebirth’ for Orthodox synagogue
October 28, 2009
When Rabbi Joshua Hess was offered the chance to lead Congregation Anshe Chesed, the Modern Orthodox synagogue in Linden, it was an opportunity he couldn’t resist. Read More
With Super Sunday soon, organizers gearing up
Major fund-raiser planned to be event of service and fun
October 28, 2009
With Super Sunday a little more than a month away, on Dec. 6, the organizers of the annual fund-raiser have moved into high gear. With ambitious plans for a family-centered day packed with activities, they have plenty to do. Read More
Author to answer: Why is Israel necessary?
October 28, 2009
As an academic and a much-published author, Rabbi Dr. Daniel Gordis tackles the question at the heart of the Middle East conflict: Why is Israel necessary? Read More
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Candle Lighting Time
3rd of Kislev, 5770
November 20, 2009 | 4:18 p.m.
