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In Praise of Free Press and Participation

In the Oct. 18 issue, New Jersey Jewish News (NJJN) broke from its practice of not endorsing political candidates. The move sparked outrage among some readers, delight among others, and surprise among almost all who contacted the Jewish Federation in response. 

As we told those who reached…

Tributes and Memorial Gifts - September 2016

Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey

To Ruth and Alan Bash, Mazel Tov on their daughter Miriam’s Bat Mitzvah, from the Federation Board and Staff; to Jo Ann and Stuart Abraham, Mazel Tov on their grandson, Jordan’s Bar Mitzvah, from the Federation Board and Staff; to Lance Markbreiter…

In Memory of Shimon Peres z"l

The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey mourns the passing of Shimon Peres z"l, former president of Israel, Nobel Prize winner, and visionary for the state of Israel and the Jewish people.

The Jewish Federation of North America issued the following tribute. 

The Jewish Federation…

Governor Christie Releases Funds That Will Benefit the Jewish Community

The Jewish Federation is delighted to share the attached press release issued this week by the State of New Jersey Office of the Governor. Governor Christie ordered the immediate release of $33.4 million in appropriations to benefit more than a dozen initiatives benefiting children and famil…

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