Teachers getting ready
     Over 100 early childhood teachers recently gathered at Temple Beth Sholom for a workshop on Emerging Literacy with Ingrid Campbell from Rutgers University, Camden. The workshop was sponsored by the Jewish Federation's Dept. of Jewish Education. Preparing for the school year were Joyce Brocchi (left) and Sharon Shanker from the Katz JCC's Early Childhood Center.
More ...

YAD & JCF Silver Circle root, root, root for the Phillies
     Members of Federation's Young Adult Division (YAD) joined members of the Jewish Community Foundation's (JCF) Silver Circle at Jewish Heritage Night at the Phillies. Enjoying an evening of Jewish culture and winning baseball were (top, from left), Doug Madanick, Maddie Roberts and her mother Julia Roberts, YAD chair; and Sarah Kaplan. JCF Silver Circle members (bottom, from left), Irving Dubin, Donald Goldman and Philip Bookman proudly cheer on the World Champion Phillies as they won the game 12-3.
More ...

National retreat inspires Coles to 'lead by example'
By ILLANAH RESPES Funds Development Associate
      Jason and Beth Lincow Cole returned from their second United Jewish Communities (UJC) National Young Leadership Cabinet Retreat more energized than ever about the work of the Jewish Federation. The Coles joined over 200 volunteers and professionals from 42 communities across North America in Miami, FL.
More ...