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On the Road
We went to see the special Balfour Centennial exhibition, for which we had a guided tour, but we also wound up seeing the newly discovered, much-talked-about documents from Vilna/Vilnius in the YIVO rare book room, an exhibit on famous frieze on arch of Titus and the Roman Jewish community, and also some fascinating displays about German Jews from the Civil War period (did you know there was a much-decorated Jewish general who force for the Union?) through the early 20th century. Expectations were met, if not exceeded.
(Thanks to Mark Altschul for leaving before this picture was taken so that I could be the tallest!)
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Significant Reads, even if they are short reads
How do you like that??!! A whole op-ed on the Middle East-and not one word about Israel, the "root cause" of all the problems in the region:
And this next article is related to the preceding one in which John McCain writes, "I choose the Kurds."
If he is sincere, it will still not be an easy task to dismantle the Wahhabism and its worldwide reach:
The most significant thing about this next article is that it is written by two former high-ranking generals from Germany and Britain. They are members of the High Level Military Group (HLMG) which consists of military leaders and officials from NATO and other democratic countries, charged with exploring the challenges of 21 Century warfare.
From Capitol Hill (Courtesy of AIPAC)
Congress just passed:
1. Iran's ballistic missile program. Iran has conducted at least 15 ballistic missile tests since the 2015 nuclear deal, in blatant violation of international law. This bill advances the effort to penalize Iran and its supporters for developing these weapons, and for continuing its aggression throughout the Middle East.
2. Hizballah and its supporters. Iran's terrorist proxy in Lebanon is an imminent threat to Israel's security. This bill expands economic sanctions on Hizballah and targets those who support its fundraising and recruitment efforts.
3. Hizballah's use of human shields. The terrorist group continues to use Lebanese civilians as human shields. This bill requires the president to impose sanctions on Hizballah for violating human rights and hiding its weapons among the civilian population.
4. The EU's failure to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization. The European Union does not currently designate all of Hizballah-only its so-called military wing. This bill urges the EU to rightfully expand its designation and increase pressure on the group.
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Archaeology
I love archaeology - and Shelby White - and so should you! It is due to Shelby's generosity that our synagogue has its handicapped ramp, and our Hebrew School wing no longer has a damp, musty odor. Her grant allowed us to rip out and replace crumbling drywall, torn carpeting, and to give the place a fresh coat of paint.
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PLEASE VIEW A FULL-SIZE COPY OF THE INFORMATION BELOW
here:
J-ADD is Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities. It is the organization that oversees, among other things, the group home in Leonia, in which Sharon Berman and Robert Perlis reside. Please support this worthy organization.
http://www.j-add.org/
Dear J-ADD Friends,
Our walkathon appeal has begun. I am glad to share that we have an anonymous donor who will match the first $15,000 raised in the next few weeks. Please be generous and go to the walk website and donate now so that your donation can be worth twice as much. The walk is scheduled for 10am on October 22 at Van Saun Park.
See you there.
Thanks so much,
John
John Winer, Executive Director - J-ADD
Click here for upcoming Federation programming in our area. 
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October 2017 / Tishrei 5778
Dear Friends of Ramah,
Now that the chagim have ended, there's no denying that summer is over and fall is well underway. But if you miss Ramah, please take a look at these upcoming opportunities to spend time with the Ramah community:
family camps, adult camps and retreats, travel with Ramah Israel Institute and Reshet Ramah, and programs for families who have children with disabilities.
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Travel with Ramah Israel Institute (RII) and Reshet Ramah
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Families with Children with Disabilities
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ISRAEL AT 70
$4,999 per person* - flights to Krakow and from Israel are not included - land only ($1,108 - Single Supplement)
A deposit of $500 will guarantee you a place on the trip. Space is limited.
Cost covers two nights in Krakow, two nights in Warsaw, two nights in Jerusalem, two nights in Tel Aviv, most meals, all programming expenses, tips, flight from Krakow to Tel Aviv. $1,000 minimum gift per household to the 2018 Annual Campaign of Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. Travel extensions available for an additional cost.
*based on double occupancy and number of participants For more information or to register, contact
Jane A. Sherwood | JaneS@jfnnj.org | 201-820-3962
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