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May is Jewish American Heritage Month

May is designated Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in the US, with Federation involvement since 2005. Click here for more information.

JFNS Awards Camp Scholarships

The Jewish Federation of the North Shore (JFNS) has awarded $22,500 in needs-based scholarships to 26 North Shore children attending Jewish camps this summer. Click here to learn more.
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. May 7 and June 4.  JFNS, 39 Norman Street, Salem, MA.  Registration required.  For more information click here.

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.

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 $15,000 to distribute to collaborative, innovative initiatives for our June 4, 2012 deadline.

Click here for more information or to apply!

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