E-Newsletter
Special Focus: Beginnings

The New Year Begins
See the many ways people have made new starts with the support of UJA-Federation.

Israelis Get Alternative for Yom Kippur
Learn how Israelis are embracing alternative services for Yom Kippur.

Success Stories: Starting Anew
See how a teen, a college student, and an adult all made new starts with the support of UJA-Federation

When There’s Grief and Loss at Holiday Time
Find out how spiritual care programs offer solace during the High Holidays.

The Meaning Behind Jewish Beginnings
Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Michael Paley talks about beginnings as holy moments.

Fresh Start for Freshmen
See how new students are finding Jewish connections on a New York college campus.

Shabbat of Wholeness, Holiness, and Wellness
Learn how a special Shabbat will help congregations respond to the mental health needs in our communities.

Also in This Issue

Teens Go Green
Find out how teens in Manhattan and Israel are helping their neighborhoods protect our planet’s resources.

Time for New Jewish Community Census
Discover what’s in the works for a full-scale demographic study of New York’s Jewish population.

Connecting Teens Across Communities
See how community projects with teens are bringing neighborhoods together.

Teddy Bears Transform Jewish Education
Learn how teddy bears are proving to be helpful Jewish study companions for children.

Serving Good Meals With Dignity
Find out how restaurant-style food kitchens offer free dinners to those who cannot afford a meal.

Volunteers in Action
See profiles of two volunteers who are helping older adults and homeless children.