Join us Monday, September 22, 2008

Nationwide Rally at the United Nations to call an end to the Iranian threat

 

We will come together, September 22nd at noon across the street from the United Nations, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, First Avenue and 47th Street. Buses ($10 round trip) will leave 10 a.m. from the Manalapan office and return after the rally. Bring your own lunch. Please RSVP Jill at 732.531. 6200 or at jbriggles@jewishmonmouth.org or register online here.

 

We urge you to join us at this important event.  Along with our CRC, the rally is being sponsored by a broad coalition, including the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, United Jewish Communities, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, UJA-Federation of New York and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. However, the rally is not for the Jewish community alone: a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a threat to the entire world. Jews and non-Jews are encouraged to participate, and rally speakers will represent a full range of Americans concerned about Iran.

 

Cruisin’ with YAD

An Evening of Dinner, Drinks and Dancing Around New York Harbor with the Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County. YAD is Monmouth County’s vibrant community of Jews in their 20’s, 30’s and early 40’s offering many ways to get involved and stay connected, with social events, volunteering, trips to Israel and other countries around the world, educational programs and fulfilling leadership positions. To see more pictures click here.

 

The Jewish Federation of Monmouth County Opens Emergency Mailbox for War-Torn Republic of Georgia / South Ossetia

The Jewish Federation of Monmouth County in conjunction with United Jewish Communities has opened an emergency mailbox for Jews and the general population in the Democratic Republic of Georgia/South Ossetia, which has been engulfed in a military conflict. Our Federation’s principal overseas partner agencies, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), have begun assisting the local Jewish community, which is estimated at 7,000-12,000 people. Through the Annual Campaign, and our overseas partner agencies, our federation and the federation system has provided a vital infrastructure that has already responded, making hundreds of Jews safer. An estimated tens of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes while fleeing the fighting, with JAFI and JDC officials estimating there are some 750 Jewish refugees among them who have fled mainly to Tbilisi and across the border to Russia. Overall death toll estimates vary between 150 and over 3,000.

Please click here to make a donation in support of this humanitarian effort. When paying by check, please note your donation is for the "Federation Georgia Relief Fund."
For more on the Georgia crisis, click here, or read UJC’s continuously updated Georgia Crisis blog.

 

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, various leadership development programs are offered.
 
 

Rami Kleinstein Celebrates Israel Independence Day in Deal
On May 8th one of Israel's greatest composers and performers entertained the crowd at the JCC's Axelrod Performing Arts Center for an unforgetable evening. Rami Kleinstein's love songs and piano entertained the audience in a performance that thrilled everyone who attended. To see a slideshow of this evening click here.

 

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.

 

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The Women’s Divisions of the Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County & Monmouth County Main Event Co-Chairs;Standing from left to right: Dawn Barofsky, Amy Schafer,
Ruth Bash & Robin Parness. Seated left to right: Jill Rappaport and Linda Solomon.

Over 300 Women Attend The Main Event

Over 300 women came to the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge on May 14 to attend the Main Event.  Those in attendance made 2008 campaign gifts totaling $251,400 for the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County. The money raised will benefit Jewish communities locally, nationally, in Israel and around the world. Sisters Linda Solomon and Jill Rappaport were the featured attraction. They recounted numerous celebrity tales and their careers. They have collaborated on a recent book, Mazel Tov! Celebrities' Bar and Bat Mitzvah Memories. In the book they share stories of celebrities and their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. To see a slide show of the evening please click here.

 

Jewish Federation Establishes Myanmar Cyclone Fund

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.

VOICES From SDEROT

Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Monmouth County invites you to hear “VOICES From SDEROT”. For the past seven years, Sderot and the Western Negev have been under the shadow of relentless Kassam rocket attacks.  Most of us only hear about them when something tragic happens.  But for the residents of this region, these attacks are part of their daily existence.  Join us and hear the emotionally compelling stories from those who have experienced this trauma on Monday, September 15, 2008 at the Federation’s Manalapan Office  at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Light Refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this event. Come and Meet Zvi Hagbi, Tamir Erez, young adult residents of Sderot. Our annual campaign dollars are helping to make life better for them, their families, and their community. Please RSVP by Sept. 11th to Sharon at 732-866-4300 or email sraanan@jewishmonmouth.org

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Community Survey 2008

Your participation in this Community Survey will help greatly in identifying our community and a great opportunity to share your opinions and interests!  Click here.

   Global Jewish Populations

Source: Sergio DellaPergola, World Jewish Population, 2004, in American Jewish Year Book 2004

Argentina: 185,000

Australia: 101,000

Austria: 9,000

Azerbaijan: 7,200

Bahamas: 300

Belarus: 22,000

Belgium: 31,300

Bolivia: 500

Bosnia-Herzegovina: 500

Botswana: 100

Brazil: 96,800

Bulgaria: 2,200

Canada: 371,000

Chile: 20,800

China: 1,000

Colombia: 3,300

Congo: 100

Costa Rica: 2,500

Croatia: 1,700

Cuba: 600

Czech Republic: 4,000

Denmark: 6,400

Dominican Republic: 100

Ecuador: 900

Egypt: 100

El Salvador: 100

Estonia: 1,700

Ethiopia: 100

Finland: 1,100

France: 496,000

Georgia: 3,800

Germany: 112,000

Gibraltar: 600

Greece: 4,500

Guatemala: 900

Hungary: 50,000

India: 5,100

Iran: 10,900

Ireland: 1,200

Israel: 4,940,000

Italy: 28,800

Jamaica: 300

Japan: 1,000

Kazakhstan: 4,000

Kenya: 400

Kygryzstan: 700

Latvia: 8,900

Lithuania: 3,400

Luxembourg: 600

Macedonia: 100

Mexico: 39,900

Moldova: 5,000

Morocco: 4,000

Namibia: 100

Netherlands: 30,000

Netherlands Antilles: 200

New Zealand: 6,800

Nigeria: 100

Norway: 1,200

Panama: 5,000

Paraguay: 900

Peru: 2,400

Philippines: 100

Poland: 3,300

Portugal: 500

Puerto Rico: 1,500

Romania: 10,500

Russia: 244,000

Serbia-Montenegro: 1,500

Singapore: 300

Slovakia: 2,700

Slovenia: 100

South Africa: 74,000

South Korea: 100

Spain: 12,000

Suriname: 200

Sweden: 15,000

Switzerland: 18,000

Syria: 100

Thailand: 200

Tunisia: 1,200

Turkey: 17,900

Turkmenistan: 400

Ukraine: 89,000

United Kingdom: 299,000

United States: 5,290,000

US Virgin Islands: 300

Uruguay: 19,600

Uzbekistan: 5,200

Venezuela: 15,600

Yemen: 200

Zimbabwe: 500

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