Community Wide Yom HaShoah Observance Held

The haunting melodies of the cello played by Amy Garland Goldman set the backdrop for this year’s Yom HaShoah community wide observance held on April 30 at the Ruth Hyman JCC.  The ceremony brought together generations. Survivors were honored, and young people from public schools read aloud their moving essays and poems. The young authors had participated in the Center for Holocaust Studies at Brookdale Community College’s Annual Luna Kaufman Writing and Art Contest.  The winning entries were published in “Flowers from the Ashes, Volume IV, An Anthology of Student’s Writings on the Holocaust.”  To commemorate the loss of our fellow 6 million Jews, survivors lit yellow candles.  A seventh candle was added this year to honor the righteous gentiles who risked their own lives to save Jews. Local rabbis and cantors led the audience in prayer and song. And children in the audience stood up and read aloud names of children who perished in the Holocaust. To see more pictures click here.

Celebrate Israel @ 60

Come join the Jewish Community of Monmouth County on a Salute to Israel Parade on Sunday June 1, 2008. We have a reserved spectator location on 5th Avenue. Buses will depart promptly at 8:30am from the Ruth Hyman JCC, 100 Grant Ave Deal, NJ and Jewish Federation of Monmouth County’s Manalapan Office, 100 US Highway 9, Manalapan NJ. Reserve your spot today $20.00 per person. For more information please contact Miriam Mizrahi at 732-531-6200 or via email Mmizrahi@jewishmonmouth.org
Event sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County.
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Get Involved with Federation

The Jewish Federation of Monmouth County offers you many ways to make a difference in the lives of children and elderly, families and individuals, and everyone in between. You are only a phone call away from finding one to fit your commitment level and schedule. 
 
Departments & Divisions
Whether you are looking to make a difference in the world, add new business connections or put more Judaism into your life, the Federation offers a variety of ways to become involved. Contacting  Federation in our area of professional or personal interest is a great first step. You can also check out our calendar of events. 
Make a Contribution
The Jewish Federation is an amazing testament to the compassion of our Jewish community when you consider our relatively small size versus the general population. There are many ways to make a financial contribution to the Federation, and all of them help fulfill the Jewish mandate of tikkun olam, healing the world. 
Volunteer
Somewhere in Monmouth County, maybe even in your own neighborhood, there are people who need your time, your skills and your friendship. Acts of loving kindness are at the root of Jewish tradition. Volunteer on your own, with your friends or your family - for a day or for a year. 
Leadership Opportunities
The philanthropic world is changing and the Federation recognizes that you have numerous options regarding leadership opportunities within nonprofit organizations. It is imperative to our continued vitality as an organization to seek out the next generation of leaders for our community. If you are interested in becoming a leader within the Federation, read on for just a brief sampling of the various leadership development programs we offer.
 
 

The Jewish Federation Establishes Emergency Fund for Myanmar

In response to the devastating cyclone that hit Myanmar last week, The Jewish Federation of Monmouth County has established a special Myanmar Emergency Relief Fund. Although the extent of the needs is not yet clear, it has been reported that 22,000 are dead, 41,000 missing, and up to one million made homeless. The Federation will distribute the money collected in the emergency fund, and will work with agencies on the ground in the affected areas as the needs become clear. To donate to the Myanmar Emergency Relief Fund, call (732) 531-6200 or send a check to: The Jewish Federation of Monmouth County, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal, NJ 07723. Please make checks payable to The Jewish Federation of Monmouth County with the words “Myanmar Relief Fund” in the memo line. Donations can also  be made online.
Federation is the people who care enough to want to perfect an imperfect world. Federation is the passion of commitment, where tzedakah and a sense of social justice can make a difference in someone’s life... read more

Starting on Sunday, May 18th, our Jewish community will be out in force as we make calls in support of the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. It’s an opportunity to socialize, experience the good feelings that come from connecting people who give to people in need and win valuable prizes.
All you have to do is be here!
We’ll thank you, train you, feed you (just a nosh!) and we’ll thank you again, for spending a few hours making a difference that will change lives.
Join us! For more information and to volunteer, call Janet Light at (732) 531-6200 or jlight@jewishmonmouth.org

Local Candle Lighting Times

Below are Friday night candle lighting times for the next 4 weeks in your area.
 DateCandlelighting 
5/16/20087:48p  
5/23/20087:55p  
5/30/20088:00p  
6/6/20088:04p  

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A Long History - Trouble in Sderot

Read the UJC blog about beleaguered Sderot and make a donation to the Israel Emergency Fund to help its residents. Read More--->