A UJC Blog

"Max"imum Potential

Max Kleinman, UJC MetroWest executive vice president, shares his thoughts about what's important to the MetroWest community.  more
CHOICES

featuring
Jennifer Weiner

The largest UJA Women's Campaign event of the year – CHOICES – comes to the Hilton Parsippany on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.  more
In the Community

Eldercare
Services

The MetroWest Jewish Community offers a continuum of opportunities for seniors to engage in community life and live with dignity in their golden years.  more
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UJC MetroWest Partnership Agenci
UJC MetroWest Partnership Agencies
UJC of MetroWest NJ helps support 19 partners, 17 agencies in our local community
and two overseas endeavors with funds raised by the annual United Jewish Appeal campaign.
These agencies provide a wide array of social services, recreational activities,
cultural programs, Jewish events, educational presentations, and more.
Take a look at:
The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life
click here for more about UJC's partnership agencies
Partnership Communities: Rishon LeZion

UJC MetroWest's partnership with the city began in 1978 with Project Renewal, which focused on the disadvantaged neighborhood of Ramat Eliahu, now called Neve Eliyahu. Although Project Renewal ended years ago, UJC MetroWest maintains an active relationship with the neighborhood.  more


Global News
Global leaders convene in Jerusalem to mark Israel's 60th anniversary
Associated Press | 05.14.08

JERUSALEM – Israeli President Shimon Peres is bringing together world leaders past and present for a gathering in Jerusalem celebrating Israel's 60th anniversary. The headline speaker at the three-day conference is President George W. Bush, who landed in Israel Wednesday.  more

Local News
Shuttered Short Hills caterer faces possible suit

On April 16, committee members planning Temple Beth Shalom's June 15 dinner met with personnel at Short Hills Caterers to discuss table linens and place settings. Hours later, the kosher caterer closed abruptly, sending the synagogue and many more with parties planned months — and even years — in advance, scrambling.  more


Local News courtesy of New Jersey Jewish News
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Spotlight

Larry & Rita Gotfried

For Rita and Larry Gotfried of Randolph, the principal goal of their involvement in the Jewish community is to find new models for getting others involved. “To us, the biggest issue is attracting the unaffiliated Jew back into the community,” explained Larry. “People are looking for new alternatives.”   more