Welcome to United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ!
UJC is YOUR portal to all things Jewish in the MetroWest area, to the world of Jewish values, activities, learning, events, and charitable works — we are your gateway to Jewish life.
Come in and see how together we can build Jewish community and reach out a helping hand to Jews in need — here, in Israel, and everywhere in the world.
That’s because UJC is the preeminent philanthropic organization for taking care of problems that Jews face and for strengthening Jewish community and supporting the development of our future, as a vital, vibrant, self-sustaining people.
UJC stands at the center of a network of partner agencies capable of reaching out to Jews throughout the world suffering from unemployment, poverty, the problems of aging, disabilities, illness, domestic violence, terrorism, and much more.
And we have a wealth of programs aimed at strengthening Jewish identity and supporting Jewish continuity, programs such as sponsored trips to Israel for teens and adults, Jewish education to instill the meaning and values of our tradition, and programs for training the community leaders of tomorrow.
UJC is YOUR Open Door to the MetroWest Jewish community.
Come In and Join Us!
There are many ways for you to get involved with our vital, active Jewish community. Explore this website to learn all about what UJC does, and what you can do with us.
Not sure what you are interested in? Contact the Jewish Resource Line at (973) 929-3100 or jewishinfo@ujcnj.org.
Looking for activities and events in the community? Make sure to check out the Community Calendar and Events page for the latest information.
Continue to visit www.ujcnj.org for the latest about our MetroWest Jewish community.
FAQs
What does UJC MetroWest do?
UJC MetroWest builds and strengthens Jewish community at home and around the world.
Jewish Federations support the Ethiopian National Project's Scholastic Assistance Program, which aims to build self-confidence and self-esteem among Ethiopian-Israeli youth by working in small groups to address the issues this at-risk population faces. The program has seen an increase in self-esteem and interpersonal relations in 70-80% of participants (Branco Weiss Institute, September 2009). Click here to learn more.
The area served by the MetroWest
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