Dear Friend, Foremost in my mind this week is engagement. When we become involved with a cause, topic, or activity, we make the choice to be …
Read more10/15/21: A Special Shabbat Message From Nora Gorenstein — Interim Executive Director, JFWM
Dear Friend, Today I am honored to share with you the first in our new Community Partner Highlight Series, videos which will feature community leaders, …
Read more10/8/21: A Special Shabbat Message From Nora Gorenstein — Interim Executive Director, JFWM
Dear Friend, We are in the beginning of the Jewish year, the Torah cycle, the month of October, and the next chapter of our lives. …
Read more10/1/21: A Special Shabbat Message From Nora Gorenstein — Interim Executive Director, JFWM
Dear friends, I have a quick story to share with you. During this pandemic one of my favorite activities has been bringing gifts and materials to …
Read more9/10/21: A Special Shabbat Message From Nora Gorenstein — Interim Executive Director, JFWM
Sept. 3, 2021 Sitting here (virtually) with you right now, I am humbled by the generosity and kindness of our Western Massachusetts Jewish community. Over …
Read more9/3/21: A Special Shabbat Message From Nora Gorenstein — Interim Executive Director, JFWM
Shabbat shalom, friends! This is an exciting moment for so many reasons, but first of all, I am profoundly grateful and honored to be serving …
Read more8/20/21: A Special Shabbat Message From Nora Gorenstein — Interim Executive Director, JFWM
Statement on Rocket Attacks on Israel SPRINGFIELD, MA. (May 12, 2021) – The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts stands in solidarity with the State of …
This month, now in Year 2 of my time as the development officer of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, I’ve been reflecting on the …
Yom Kippur has always been one of my favorite days of the year: it may sound strange, but even with its serious content (and fasting) …
Earlier this week I had the privilege of attending my first Federation-sponsored trip, flying to Chicago for the LOJE25 Legacy Leadership Fly-In. This two-day event …