Jewish Art: Preserving the Past, Painting the Present

Bring your lunch and join us for this exciting free lecture-series, led by anthropologist and Jewish educator, Alanna E. Cooper.  Mondays, 12:00-1:15.  April 2, May 7 and June 4.  JFNS, 39 Norman Street, Salem, MA.  Registration required. 

For more information click here.

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Nominate a Teen for the Derek M. Sheckman
Teen Leadership Award
The Jewish Federation of the North Shore is now accepting nominations for the Derek M. Sheckman Teen Leadership Award. This award is given to a Jewish teen in grades 10 and 11 who lives in the Federation's service area on the North Shore. The nominations may be submitted by high school educators, Hebrew School principals, Rabbis and  Teen Leaders by Monday, April 2. The award is given to a teen who demonstrates a commitment to the Jewish community, works to improve the quality of life for others, possesses leadership qualities and is a role model for his/her peers. In addition, this award encourages continued participation in community life, and provides resources for the teen recipient to implement his/her "Make a Difference Community Project".

Click here for more information

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JFNS Community Innovation Grants: Spring 2012
 
The Jewish Federation of the North Shore is pleased to offer a second year of our Community Innovations grants in support of our four Strategic Priorities:

 
1.  Engaging the Next Generation in Jewish Life
2.  Inspiring Adult Jewish Education
3.  Caring for the Most Vulnerable
4.  Jewish Culture Connections

There is a total of $23,000 to distribute to collaborative, innovative initiatives for our June 4, 2012 deadline.

Click here for more information or to apply!

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We're Hiring!
Executive Director, Jewish Federation of the North Shore
The Jewish Federation of the North Shore is seeking a visionary leader with the communication, interpersonal, and development skills to inspire trust and engagement from the Federation’s staff, lay leaders, donors, and community stakeholders. This high profile position is accountable to the Board of Directors for providing leadership, management and strategic direction toward the fulfillment of the Federation’s, mission, vision and goals. Click here to read more. For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact The Mandel Center for  Leadership Excellence at Jewish Federations of North America  beth.jenis@jewishfederations.org or 212-284-6752

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Jewish Education Grants 
Available Now!

The Jewish Federation of the North Shore is honored to partner with the Jim Joseph Foundation to provide emergency Jewish education grants for families with demonstrated need. Tuition subsidies are now available for families who wish to send their children to Jewish overnight camps and preschools in the 2012 summer and 2012-2013 school year.

• Summer Camp Application
• Preschool Application

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World News Headlines

- from JTA

JFNS has additional
office space to lease!

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