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Upcoming
Trip to Israel
THIS FALL, JOIN US FOR THE: JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS TRIP TO ISRAEL NOVEMBER 2 – 12, 2013 The face of Israel changes from year to year; from the Tel Aviv skyscrapers to the excavations at the City of David in Jerusalem; from the new award winning wineries to the high tech industries in Central Israel; from the renovated, expanded and newly opened museums to the cutting edge approaches to human services. Israel is more than our preconceived notions of what Israel is all about. Our journey will take in the old and the new. It will provide opportunities [...]
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Editorial
ELDER CARE: You Are Not Alone. Getting Support When You Need It.
When you care for a loved one who lives with chronic illness, you may often feel bombarded by the many challenges that arise daily or weekly. Medical crises, endless rounds of doctor’s appointments and just the stress of feeling both responsible and helpless watching your loved one lose physical or mental capacity can leave you feeling isolated and overwhelmed. The most important thing to know is that you certainly are not alone. There are many others dealing with similar issues, and a great place to find them is in a support group. Sharing with others who know, first-hand, what you’re [...]
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Editorial
It’s Time to Stop Horsing Around
A horse is a horse, of course, of course. But what’s in your hamburger? Or should I say, “horse-burger?” No, I’m not horsing around. Google: “UK horsemeat scandal” for a plethora of recent news items. Horsemeat has somehow entered the European food supply chain and has been fraudulently labeled as beef. From the British Isles to Poland, Spain to Scandinavia, Europe is reeling from shock and disgust over widespread equine consumption. Horsemeat has been found in a variety of food products, including lasagna and TV dinners. In fact, many products sold in supermarkets and restaurants throughout Europe claiming to be [...]
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Editorial
The Beauty of Community: Lessons from a Third World Nation
As a first-year medical student, I never thought I’d be doing cataract exams, surgical referrals, and PAP smears during spring break in my first year of medical school – in Spanish! This March, in the Dominican Republic, I had those and many other amazing opportunities. On March 23rd, a group of UMass Medical School students and UMass affiliated preceptors including Dr. Rob Honig, past-President of the Jewish Federation, flew together to La Romana in the Dominican Republic. Our goal was to deliver medical care to patients not covered under the island’s national healthcare system – mostly the families of the [...]
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News
Spotlight On David Rhodes: Worcester Native Comes Full Circle
In 1980, I came to Israel for the first time as a 15 year old on a six week trip from Temple Emanuel hosted by Rabbi Stanley Davids and his wife Resa. Where every one else in my family (who hadn’t come to Israel) would eventually assimilate and intermarry, I would remain attached to my Jewish roots and faith and become a committed Zionist. Later, I would attend Worcester State College and Clark University before leaving New England for San Diego (1992-2008) where I would end up working in the wine industry as a Sommelier; a VP for a boutique [...]
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News
Yom Hashoah Contest Inspires Creative Expression from Students – Essay Contest
As part of our community’s annual Yom HaShoah program, students throughout the catchment area of our Federation are invited to participate in an Essay/Art contest based on a selected Holocaust theme. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Central Mass and a generous gift from Larry and Sherry Cann, students are expected to research the selected topic and write a thoughtful, original 500 word essay, poem, or create a piece of artwork depicting the contest theme. This year’s writing and artistic challenge was focused on the righteous, specifically the Danish people who saved nearly the entire Jewish population of Denmark. Awards [...]
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Upcoming
YAD Events
YAD Community Mitzvah and BBQ May 5th: Grab your garden gloves, rakes, leaf blowers, clippers, et al and help with the spring cleaning of Worcester Jewish Cemetery at 9:30 am. Immediately following, join us for a lunch BBQ at Lisa and Justin Holtzman’s house. Address given upon RSVP on the Facebook page below. C’mon Get Happy!! YAD’s Thursday Night Monthly Happy Hour 6:30– 8:00 pm..first round on us! May 9: Armsby Abbey, Main Street, Worcester Monthly Shabbat Dinner May 17: Home of Melissa Green. 7:00 pm. RSVP what you are bringing and for address via the YAD Facebook page below. [...]
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PJ Library KIDushat Shabbat
PJ Library KIDushat Shabbat Join us for a fun-filled morning when PJ Library visits with the Beth Tikvah and Boroughs JCC preschools for a celebration of an all-school Shabbat on Friday, May 17th from 9:30 am – 11:00 am at their homes at 45 Oak Street, Westborough, MA. Please arrive on time as there is so much for your children to do and enjoy!!! Activities include: • Music and Movement • Challah Baking • A Special Shabbat Craft • PJ Library Storytime and Snack Our Israeli Emissaries Riv and Ziv will also be there to meet everyone. This event is open to all prospective, [...]
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