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April 25, 2014 | 25 Nissan 5774 Volume 2. No. 15 | Parshat Kedoshim
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Event for Women welcomes 500 women!
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Jennifer Dubrow Weiss, Federation CEO, Gloria Steinem, Susan Bass Levin, Event Sponsor, and Betty Adler, Federation President, at The Event on 4/24
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We are thrilled that nearly 500 women attended the Event for Women, featuring Gloria Steinem, yesterday, in support of Federation's Annual Campaign!
Thank you so much to everyone who joined and helped us, and for your generosity and support of the important work of The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and our Family of Agencies.
Coming Soon: Read an article about The Event and see photos in upcoming issues of the Jewish Community Voice Newspaper.
Follow Federation's Facebook page for more photos and a short video montage of the evenings' highlights.
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Building a Better World with Books
 As part of the responsibilities for his upcoming Bar Mitzvah, Harris Fermaglich's community service project included collecting hundreds of books, three carloads full, which were then donated to the Katz JCC's Sanders Memorial Library, which was established as a result of the Harold Sanders Memorial Library Endowment Fund of The Jewish Community Foundation, Inc.
Fermaglich, who is from Livingston, NJ, donated the books to the JCC in honor of his late grandfather, Harold Sanders (Harris's grandmother, Marcy Sanders, is a JCC member and founder of the library.) "We were honored to be selected as the recipient of Harris's hard work, and these books will be enjoyed by so many," said JCC librarian Debbie Drachman, who recognized Harris with a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding community service.
The books will be entered into circulation in the Sanders Memorial Library, and many of the children's books will be distributed throughout the Sari Isdaner Early Childhood Center as well as to various Jewish day schools in the community.
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This Sunday - GO GAGA for JFCS Family Fun Day!
 Are your kids missing the game gaga from their days at the JCC Camps at Medford? Now they can play gaga, and help Samost JFCS programs and services!
Join other families from the community this Sunday, April 27th from 1-4PM on the Jewish Community Campus in Cherry Hill.
Day includes friendly competition with gaga games, craft stations, and food. Registration is just $18/family (includes t-shirts for children). Children must be at least five years old to be players in the gaga games. Register online at www.jfcssnj.org/calendar/gaga14 or call 856-424-1333.
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Monday Community Yom HaShoah Observance
 The annual Yom Hashoah Community Holocaust Observance, sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council's (JCRC's) Goodwin Holocaust Museum and Education Center (GHMEC), in cooperation with the Tri-County Board of Rabbis, will be held this year on Monday, April 28th at 7PM at the Jewish Community Campus in Cherry Hill.
The theme of this year's observance is The Voyage of the Damned: Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the sailing of the S.S. St. Louis.
New Jersey Holocaust survivor, Eva Wiener, will be there to share her story of escape and survival, as one of the few remaining living passengers of the ill fated ocean liner.
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May 8 D.C. Mission - RSVP by April 28
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Join the Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Relations Council of Southern New Jersey on Thursday, May 8, 2014. Now, more than ever, it is so important that we stand up and be heard by our political leaders as we advocate on behalf of the Jewish community in light of recent anti-semitic attacks both here in the U.S. and overseas.
Mission highlights include:
* Meetings with Members of Congress - Senator Menendez and Senator Booker are confirmed to speak!
* Briefing with a White House representative - new this year
* Policy briefings by experts on Israel, aging, and tax policy
* Tour of the Capitol - new this year
Space is limited, please RSVP by April 28th. CLICK HERE to learn more and RSVP now.
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Evening for Business and Health professionals on April 30
 Join the Jewish Business Network (JBN) for an evening of making connections and networking with area business owners and professionals, while also serving our community in a charity drive. Wed., April 30th, from 5:30 - 8:30pm on The Jewish Community Campus in Cherry Hill. Learn More and RSVP.
Join the Jewish Health Network (JHN) on Wed., April 30th at 7:15pm on The Jewish Community Campus in Cherry Hill. Robert Field, PhD, MPH, JD will be speaking on his new book Mother of Invention: How the Government Created Free-Market Health Care. Learn More and RSVP. |
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Adath Religious School Principal reflects on 38 years
 During four decades as a religious school educator at Adath Emanu-El, Errol Schlesinger has remained close to many of his former students.
They include two rabbis, several synagogue presidents and board members and too-many to count former Willingboro residents who migrated with the congregation to its present Mount Laurel location, choosing to raise their families within the Reform congregation.
"It's nice to see that people you've worked with, that you've had some influence on, have gone on to be involved in synagogue life and to be involved in leadership positions in the synagogue," Schlessinger said.Read More.
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Bullying, Cyberbullying, & Youth Depression - May 20
 On Tuesday, May 20th at 7PM at Cherry Hill High School West, please join the Jewish Community Foundation, Inc. (JCF) and the Anti-Defamation League for an insightful, free program that is open to the community featuring speaker John Halligan.
Having lost his son, Ryan, at age 13 after being bullied by his peers, John has made it his mission to help others prevent the same fate. John will speak on lessons learned about how to deal with bullying, cyberbullying, and teen depression. Parents will be empowered with strategies to take preventive actions with their own children.
For more information about the program please click here for the JCF website. |
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Ukraine Relief Fund Update
The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey condemns, in no uncertain terms, all anti-Semitic acts. The Donetsk flyers and attacks at the Kansas City Jewish Centers serve to remind us that we must be ever vigilant to the threats to, and needs of, our Jewish family around the globe.
In Ukraine, peaceful protests against the government have devolved into a violent international crisis. And Jews throughout the region are caught in the crossfire.
Because of your support, our partner agencies are on the ground. Emergency teams are risking their lives daily delivering food, medicine and home care and ensuring the security of Jewish institutions.
But the crisis is escalating and the money is running out. Donate now to help us support and protect the Jews who live in Ukraine. Click here for more information about how you can support our efforts in Ukraine.
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As always, we welcome your thoughts and contributions. Please let us know what more we can do to enhance your Jewish community experience.
Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and our Family of Agencies.
856-751-9500
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Upcoming Events
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Find more community events on the
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 | | TBS Comedy Night 4/26 |
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 | | Cong. B'nai Tikvah-Beth Israel's Designer Bag Bingo 4/27 |
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 | | Adath Emanu-El Blankets for Sarah 4/27 |
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 | | Go GAGA for JFCS Family Day 4/27 |
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 | | JFCS Free Legal Consultations 4/28 |
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| | GHMEC Community Yom HaShoah Observance 4/28 |
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| | Jewish Business Network Mitzvah Magic 4/30 |
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| | Jewish Health Network evening with Prof. Field 4/30 |
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 | | JFCS Annual Meeting 5/1 |
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 | | Temple Emanuel Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration 5/2 |
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 | | Adath Emanu-El The Josh Nelson Project 5/3 |
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 | | Temple Har Zion Raffle 5/3 |
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KIDSLAND at the Katz JCC 5/4
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 | | Adath Emanu-El Mitzvah Day & Blood Drive 5/4 |
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 | | JCRC Israel Advocacy for Teens 5/5 |
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 | | Cong. Beth El Yom Ha'atzmaut Celebration 5/6 |
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 | | YAD Happy Hour 5/7 |
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 | | Cong. Sons of Israel 120th Anniversary Celebration 5/7 |
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| | Federation & JCRC Mission to D.C. 5/8 |
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 | | Adath Emanu-El Lag B'omer Celebration 5/10 |
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 | | Katz JCC Broadway Live! 5/12 |
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 | | TBS Evening of Tribute 5/18 |
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| | JCF Bullying Prevention 5/20 |
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 | | GHMEC Performance of 'Warmth' 5/21 |
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