‘White Bird’ stars Helen Mirren as a Holocaust survivor who teaches her grandson about kindness
Israel attacked and at war
Israel was attacked with hundreds killed, thousands injured, and more than a hundred kidnapped. The country is at war.
We, at the Jewish Federation, have always supported those in our community in need. Now we support our extended family in Israel under attack - helping to meet critical needs, to support those suffering, and to provide relief to those who are most vulnerable.
As we approach the first anniversary of Oct. 7, thousands of people across North America are coming together to express their support and solidarity with Israel. Join us. Click here to write your personal message; we’ll add it to a powerful collective letter that will be delivered to the President of Israel.
As we enter 5785, the sound of the shofar signals a fresh start. Rosh Hashanah calls us to reflect, renew, and imagine a brighter future for the Jewish people. Let us embrace this opportunity to enter the new year with a renewed sense of purpose and a deeper commitment to each other and our community.
Imagine what we can achieve together in the new year - As One.
Imagine the connections we'll forge: As One, we will continue to draw strength from Israel's resilient spirit in the aftermath of October 7th. We will strengthen our bonds with our extended family around the world, deliver life-saving aid in times of crisis., and nurture a vibrant Jewish landscape in over 70 countries.
Imagine the impact we'll make: As One, we will raise our collective voice to advocate for Holocaust survivors and ensure their stories are never forgotten. We will combat the rising tide of antisemitism and stand against hate and intolerance in all its forms. We will extend a helping hand to those in need within our community and beyond.
Imagine the future we'll shape: As One, we will ensure our synagogues, schools, and community centers are safe, welcoming spaces where Jewish life flourishes. We will inspire the next generation by sparking a lifelong connection to Judaism through meaningful education and engagement.
As One, we will turn these visions into actions and ensure a thriving Jewish world for generations to come. Let 5785 be a year of transformation!
With communities in crisis following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Jewish Federations of North America are mobilizing to offer vital support. Click the image to help grow our support.
Food Insecurity Grants
The federation sponsors grants that are given each year at Passover and the High Holidays to support those who are experiencing food insecurity both locally and overseas.
Recipient Organizations:
Fulfill Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Joel E. Perlmutter Memorial Food Pantry
One Ocean County
Carol Sharrouf, Corporate & Foundations Relations Officer, shows Annabel the gardens at Fulfill's warehouse in Neptune.
Passover in Ukraine this year was as special as it has ever been. It was the third time in as many years that the holiday was observed in the midst of an ongoing crisis affecting every man, woman, and child in the country. The challenges of daily life did not stand in the way of joyous and meaningful celebrations of freedom, in homes and communal settings all across the country. Seders were conducted in community centers and synagogues in all major cities, hosting nearly 15,000 individuals, with even more people celebrating privately with family and friends.
On the eve of Passover, during Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit to the Simchah (“Happiness”) School, he told students and administrators:
"It is symbolic that we are in a Jewish school and sheltering in a bomb shelter on the eve of Passover. This sends a very important signal to the whole world that every nation and community fights for their freedom and values, which are more important than conditions.”
While the continued conflict has left many people feeling hopeless and filled with despair, significant efforts are underway to restore and rebuild, better than before. One noteworthy step forward in the Jewish communities involves transitioning from Russian to Ukrainian language publications, including holiday materials. Even the Torah is being translated into Ukrainian for the first time!
We help people all across Ukraine in their efforts to survive each day as well as work towards a better future. The celebration of Passover, and other major holidays, provides an important opportunity to reflect and renew our commitment to ensuring no one is forgotten and no one is left behind.
We are grateful for the extraordinary outpouring of support from people across the globe. Thanks to you we are able to save lives and restore hope.
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