Voice at the Shore

Your Israel Emergency Fund dollars at work

JEWISH FEDERATION AT THE SHORE

This is the fourth and final article in a 4-part series that I hope has helped to illustrate the strength of our people and the specific power of your donations to the Jewish Federations of North America Israel Emergency Fund. Both your Annual Campaign dollars and those designated to the Emergency Fund are essential to the everyday lives of Israelis–and […]

Checking in with South Jersey’s Jewish celebrity chef Jerzy Gonzalez-Arroyo



In the United States, a vast majority of Jews are of Ashkenazi (Eastern European) descent, but not all Jews in our region fit that mold. Chef Jerzy Gonzalez-Arroyo is a talented Jewish cook, mother, and lay leader whose mother is from the Virgin Islands and Jewish father is from Puerto Rico. Her cooking style is unique, but her approach to […]

Shabbat Candlelighting Times for the Shore:

Friday, March 8,5:41 p.m.Friday, March 15,6:48 p.m.

Examination of a relationship by Councilman Shabazz

Blacks & Jews:


We live in a world where many are unaware of the historic deep relationship between Jewish people and black people in America. The two groups have supported each other through ups and downs, from decade to decade. Here, in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, there is an existing bond that in recent years has been fortified by tireless efforts of […]

Purim again comes during a rise in antisemitism



Last year when I wrote in “The Voice” about Purim, we faced a rise in antisemitism with attacks on Jews in synagogues and elsewhere. This year, the rise is a result of Israel defending itself against the brutal and horrific attacks of October 7, shades of the Holocaust. How absurd is it that when Israel is attacked and then retaliates, […]

Understanding antisemitism today

Sheryl Silver Ochayon holds a law degree from Harvard Law School, a BA in History from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and a Certificate in Genocide Studies from Stockton University. After a long legal career, Sheryl reinvented herself as a Holocaust educator, and began working for the International School for Holocaust Studies at Yad Vashem, the World […]

Yiddish soul: A violin concert at the Milton & Betty Katz JCC

The Board of Jewish Education presents:

On March 20, at 7 p.m., enjoy the wonderful playfulness and poignancy of Yiddish music – from songs of momentous celebrations to songs about families and relatives. Acclaimed international concert violinist Dr. David Podles of Riga, Latvia is a laureate of three prestigious international competitions and received his Ph.D. in music from a conservatory in Riga. He has performed in […]

The Milton & Betty Katz JCC introduces CSI class

Unleash the detective in you:

The Milton & Betty Katz JCC proudly announces the launch of its newest program, the “CSI Class: Unleash the Detective in You!” This exciting new class aims to immerse students in the fascinating world of crime scenes and forensics, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore STEM concepts through hands-on experiences. Scheduled to run Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., […]

Shirat Hayam second night Passover Seder

This year Pesach begins the evening of April 22nd and ends the evening of April 30th. Our Jewish traditions and laws have their origins in the wilderness. Four of the five books of Moses are almost entirely devoted to leaving Egypt and journeying to the land of Israel. Our identity and faith are rooted in the story we tell and […]

“A Taste of Purim” Tot Shabbat at Beth Israel

Preschoolers and their parents are invited to A Taste of Purim Tot Shabbat at Beth Israel on Friday, March 15, 2024. Rabbi Michael L. Feshbach and Miss Cookie will lead the group in songs, stories, and a holiday themed craft. Children will learn about the holiday of Purim. Families will also enjoy a pizza dinner and hamantaschen. Costumes are welcome […]


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