Tributes and Memorial Gifts – June
JEWISH FEDERATION IN THE HEART OF NEW JERSEY
To William and Nancy Basri on the upcoming marriage of your son from Federation Board and Staff; To Stanley and Sandy Ravens on the passing of Victor Ravens from Federation Board and Staff; To Lee Livingston and Fa…
There are times the world seems upside down. See if you follow:
This week, after three years of consensus building and more than 70% of NJ's State Assembly signing on to express support by co-sponsoring a bill critical to fighting the dangerous surge in antisemitic acts in our state... and …
Today, the Jewish community turned out at the New Jersey State Assembly committee hearing to urge swift passage of the IHRA antisemitism bill. To our immense surprise, shock, and dismay, the committee tabled the legislation mere minutes before the hearing—catching even the bill’s two spo…
Tributes and Memorial Gifts – May
JEWISH FEDERATION IN THE HEART OF NEW JERSEY
To Dr. Howard and Mrs. Barbara Sorkin on the passing of Marvin Yeo from Federation Board and Staff; To Dr. Norman and Mrs. Stacy Sorkin on the passing of Marvin Yeo from Federation Board and Staff; To Nancy and Izzy…
Though this article, written by Rabbi Eliana Jacobowitz for JewishBoston was published over ten years ago, it resonates with us for Memorial Day in 2025.
"As a modern American holiday, and a federal and civil holiday, Jewish texts do not prescribe particular observance to this day. The que…
