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Join us on December 5th for an important panel discussion, "Combating Antisemitism and Hate in the Garden State," marking five years since the Jersey City Kosher Supermarket shooting. This event will reflect on the ongoing fight against hate in New Jersey with leaders like Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, and other esteemed panelists. ?? Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 ?? Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM ?? Location: City Hall, Jersey City All are welcome including students. Register now to join the conversation ??bit.ly/JCPanel

Join us tomorrow for a special briefing on the ceasefire in the north with Lt. Col. (Res.) Sarit Zehavi, founder of the Alma Research and Education Center and a leading expert on Israel’s northern security challenges. Lt. Col. Zehavi will provide critical insights into the ceasefire, its potential to succeed, and its implications for Israel and the broader geopolitical landscape. Sign Up here: https://lnkd.in/ez-qmy52

Thank You for an Incredible 27th Annual Mitzvah Day! This year marked Federation’s 27th annual Mitzvah Day, a day dedicated to giving back through meaningful acts of kindness and service. Over 200 members of our community joined us to volunteer and make an impact through initiatives designed to help those in need both locally and globally. Here are just a few highlights from the day: -Snack Pack Station: Created care packages to support food-insecure students in need. -Friendship Bracelets: Crafted bracelets for the elderly and sick, reminding them they are loved and thought of. -Cold Weather Bundles: Assembled essential items to keep those in need warm as winter approaches. -Letters to Nahariya: Wrote heartfelt notes to soldiers and residents in our sister city, Nahariya, Israel, bringing them a bit of joy and comfort during these challenging times. And so much more! Because of YOU, every recipient will feel the love and support of this incredible community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. We extend a special shoutout to: Some of our recipient organizations FRANCISCAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF FAIRVIEW and Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern NJ. Our sponsors: ShopRite of Paramus, ShopRite of Englewood, UNITS Moving & Portable Storage of Northern New Jersey, Sari Scherer Gross, Tracy Blank Limbardo, and Laurie Ann Weinstein. Our incredible Event Co-Chairs, Tracy Limbardo and Laurie Ann Weinstein, Sari Gross, Chairperson of the Volunteer Center, and the entire Volunteer Center Committee, for their dedication and leadership in making this day possible.

Samantha used her grant to bring friends together and mark the end of her maternity leave with a special Shabbat celebration. ?? ??Did you know? Jewish Federation’s Hudson Micro-Grants can help you create meaningful moments for you and your friends to celebrate Jewish life. Have a great idea for building Jewish connections? Applications close November 22—don’t miss your chance to make it happen! Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/eQ3bgqJ4 #HudsonCounty #NJ #HudsonCountyMicroGrants #CommunityConnections #JewishJourney #JewishFederation #JFNNJ

?? Don’t miss this engaging discussion with Dr. Tal Becker! Join us on Sunday, December 8th at 7 PM as we explore The Jewish Predicament: What Must Change, What Stays the Same. Dr. Becker, Vice President of the Shalom Hartman Institute and former Legal Adviser to Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brings invaluable insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the Jewish world today. ?? Register now: JFNNJ.org/VisionaryVoices #JFNNJ #JewishFederation

Congratulations to Alana Burman, Director of Jewish Community Relations at Federation, for being recognized in Insider NJ’s 2024 Out 100: LGBT Power List! Your dedication and impact on our community inspire us all. Learn more: Insider NJ's 2024 Out 100: LGBT Power List (PDF) - Insider NJ

Thousands of friends, allies, and supporters of the Jewish people will be gathering today in Washington DC for a unity rally to fight the rise in antisemitism. Join the livestream at 12:30pm. https://lnkd.in/ePk54-GS

Eighty-six years ago, on November 9, 1938, Kristallnacht, the "Night of Broken Glass," shattered Jewish communities across Nazi Germany and Austria, leaving synagogues, businesses, and homes destroyed and countless lives forever altered. This night marked a dark turning point, igniting a wave of violence and hatred that history will never forget. Yet, even decades later, antisemitism and hate still persist. As we remember Kristallnacht, let us remember that the fight is not over and that we must continue to stand together against hate and intolerance, working toward a future defined by unity, respect, and understanding. Image credit: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Shop Damaged During Kristallnacht. #KristallnachtRemembrance #NeverForget #StandAgainstHate

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey stands strongly with the Jewish community of Bergenfield following last night’s antisemitic and hate-filled protests targeting Jews and Israelis in a residential neighborhood. Every individual should feel safe gathering in their own home and be free from harassment, intimidation, and chants of intifada which is nothing more than a call for violence against Jews. There should be no place for hate in our towns. We call upon community leaders and law enforcement to protect the innocent civilians being targeted solely because of their Jewish identity.

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey is horrified and outraged at the hate-filled antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam, in which anti-Israel mobs terrorized and beat Israelis and Jews in the streets after a soccer match featuring Maccabi Tel-Aviv. This modern-day pogrom, just two days before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, should make it clear that the entire world must act now to condemn this hate-filled assault. We call on the Dutch authorities to protect its Jewish citizens and visitors and to prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent of the law. We are in close contact with our partners in Israel and The Jewish Agency for Israel as we continue our commitment to the security of Jewish communities around the world. An Emergency Briefing on Amsterdam Situation TODAY at 12 PM EST Join us for a special 15-minute briefing today at 12:00 pm ET on the developing situation in Amsterdam. Our partners at The Jewish Agency for Israel will provide up-to-date information on the ground and share an overview of our collective support to ensure the security of the Jewish community in Amsterdam. We hope you can join us for this important update. Register below https://lnkd.in/ezt2nEBJ