Jewish Federation of Ocean County

09/08/2026

I remember attending an online banned book event, and Dolly Parton's sister was one of the guest speakers. It resonated with me how important the Imagination Library is, and when I visited Dollywood on my way back to college two years ago, it became even more important to me.

My mom saw this on FB from one of my Bay Head School classmates' moms, Kristy Vizzone. It is a great idea, and hope you will join me in taking part in this to help a child develop a love of reading. I will be suggesting it at the next Trevor Banned Book Club meeting on September 30th. Two great books that were suggested were "Frog and Toad Together" by Arnold Lobel and "Dog-man" by Dav Pilkey. My favorite growing up was "Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! celebrate the achievements of the workers who make our communities stronger. We are deeply grateful for your dedication and service. Wishing everyone a restful and meaningful holiday!

09/06/2026

This week starts our Israeli election series! First (and third) speaker Haviv Rettig Gur. Register now. www.jewishoceancounty.org/jvu/prorams

09/04/2026

Wishing everyone a peaceful Shabbat and a meaningful Selichot service.

Let us know if you need any assistance through the holidays.
www.jewishoceancounty.org/holidayfood
www.jewishoceancounty.org/jpages - for the calendar

09/03/2026

mourn the loss of Gloria Steinem, an icon and trailblazer of the feminist movement. In addition to her lifelong work advancing equality — which she continued until the end — she embraced her Jewish heritage, joining Esther Broner, Bella Abzug, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, and the other "Seder Sisters" for decades at their groundbreaking women's seder. That connection to Jewish life ran in the family: her paternal grandmother, Pauline Steinem, was a suffragist and Jewish educator who worked to rescue relatives from N**i Germany in the 1930s. Her legacy will live on in the millions of people she inspired. May her memory be a blessing.

09/02/2026

Curious about how Israel’s elections work? Wondering what sets the country’s political system apart from the U.S.? made this primer to explain how Israelis vote, how parties gain seats, and how a government is formed: www.jewishoceancounty.org/jvu Watch before the first in our election series starting Sept. 9 with Haviv Rettig Gur.

09/01/2026

September is Hunger Action Month, and are packing boxes and distributing food to families who need it most. No one should have to choose between a meal and basic necessities.

Need kosher food for the holidays? www.jewishoceancounty.org/holidayfood

08/30/2026

PJ Library Update! https://conta.cc/4gyh0tD
Read about our 100th Get Together and more...

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

Check out our JPages Calendar with a year's worth of impact and deliciousness!
Fall events are on the calendar.
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JPages Calendar 2026-2027 Magazine with 28 Pages from jewishocean.