LEVERAGING 90 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND RELATIONSHIPS TO DRIVE CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY
THE JEWISH FEDERATION PRINCETON MERCER BUCKS IMPROVES THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AT HOME, IN ISRAEL AND AROUND THE WORLD. We work hand-in-hand with partners, lay leaders, and experts to identify unmet and emerging needs, select programs to fund, and meaningfully impact the lives of Jews today and for future generations.
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We are a strong and vibrant Jewish community and we will continue to strengthen what we already have through the hard work and efforts of our Federation.
DANIEL HERSCOVICI President and Campaign Co-Chair
THE JEWISH FEDERATION IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO FOCUS ITS PHILANTHROPIC WORK ON: 1. UNIFYING THE GREATER MERCER COUNTY JEWISH COMMUNITY 2. COMBATING ANTISEMITISM LOCALLY AND SECURING OUR COMMUNITY 3. CARING FOR VULNERABLE JEWS LOCALLY, IN ISRAEL AND ABROAD 4. LEADING IN TIMES OF CRISIS jewishpmb.org | 5
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1. UNIFY THE GREATER MERCER COUNTY JEWISH COMMUNITY
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WE CELEBRATE JEWISH LIFE TOGETHER AS ONE JEWISH COMMUNITY. FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS We bring together Jews from different affiliations, demographics, and townships to build a stronger Jewish Greater Mercer community. We fund community-wide gatherings and programs that celebrate each family’s and individual’s unique Jewish journey and our shared Jewish history, culture, and tradition. YOUTH & TEENS We support the next generation of Jewish youth leaders, philanthropists, and activists through local and community-wide Jewish experiences. We collaboratively develop and fund youth engagement programs that reinforce Jewish values and connect Jewish teens locally, in Israel and around the world.
WE COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL AGENCIES AND SYNAGOGUES TO CREATE A COMMUNITY-WIDE CHANUKAH CELEBRATION SPANNING 8 NIGHTS AND BRINGING OUR JEWISH COMMUNITY TOGETHER.
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2. COMBAT ANTISEMITISM LOCALLY & SECURE OUR COMMUNITY
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ANTISEMITISM IS ON THE RISE LOCALLY, ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. We lead efforts to combat antisemitism in Greater Mercer County and foster Jewish pride amongst Jews across our community. This includes providing Jewish youth education and tools to fight antisemitism when encountered in schools or college campuses and openly celebrate pride in their Jewish heritage. We build bridges with our non-Jewish neighbors to create strong bonds and work together to stomp out hate in our community.
THE JEWISH FEDERATION PROUDLY HOSTED A PUBLIC RALLY IN HINDS PLAZA, DOWNTOWN PRINCETON TO STAND UP AGAINST HATE AND CELEBRATE PRIDE IN OUR JEWISH IDENTITY.
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3. CARE FOR VULNERABLE JEWS LOCALLY, IN ISRAEL AND ABROAD
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TAKING CARE OF ONE ANOTHER IS A CORE JEWISH VALUE AND A COMMUNAL RESPONSIBILITY. We are a source of comfort and care for Jews in need. We support those who are isolated, food insecure, or lack access to programs that celebrate our Jewish tradition. We place a special focus on ensuring that everyone in our community lives in dignity by funding programs that care for and connects Jews in our community, in Israel and overseas.
ENSURING OUR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS HAVE ACCESS TO KOSHER MEALS AND JEWISH HOLIDAY SERVICES AND CELEBRATIONS. DILIGENTLY HELP JEWS GLOBALLY, INCLUDING THE RESETTLEMENT OF ETHIOPIAN OLIM IN ISRAEL.
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4. LEAD IN TIMES OF CRISIS
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WHILE WE MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE NEXT CRISIS WILL COME, THE JEWISH FEDERATION IS READY TO NIMBLY AND EFFECTIVELY RESPOND. The Federation is committed to leading our community through any challenge whether pandemic, natural disaster or humanitarian crisis. We provide a lifeline for Jews in distress and address urgent needs at home, in Israel and around the globe.
WHEN THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC HIT, WE MOBILIZED OUR COMMUNITY AND RESPONDED QUICKLY TO MAKE SURE OUR SCHOOLS, SYNAGOGUES AND AGENCIES HAD THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO OPEN SAFELY.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FEDERATION’S 2022 PROGRAMS OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US. Mark Merkovitz Executive Director mmerkovitz@jewishpmb.org (609) 524-9910 Len Zimmerman Director of Development lzimmerman@jewishpmb.org (609) 524-9911
DO YOU HAVE A GREAT IDEA OR RECOGNIZE AN UNMET NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY, PLEASE REACH OUT! Innovative ideas can come from anyone — agencies, individuals, synagogues or schools. We welcome all feedback and ideas!
The Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and relies on philanthropic support from the community to remain a vital resource in the Greater Mercer County.
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I believe the Federation is the hub of the Jewish Community and that we are in the best position to bring the community together in times of celebration, need, and crisis. MARK MERKOVITZ Executive Director
כל ישראל ערבים זה בזה “All Jews are responsible for one another” Talmud Bavli (Sh’vuot 39a)
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