Impact

Made an Impact through the Jewish Federation of Ocean CountyKeshet, One Ocean County, Heroes Against Hate

In Honor of the Heroes Against Hate Jewish Federation of Ocean County “Paid it Forward”

Donations were made by the Jewish Federation of Ocean County in Honor of this year’s Heroes Against Hate as designated by the honorees themselves. Following the Community of Caring celebration, JFOC made donations to the nonprofit organizations chosen by our honorees. We were proud to make donations in their honor to: Catholic Charities, Rutgers Chabad, Ocean Harbor House, Men of Purpose, Love Your Neighbor Association of Ocean County, St. Junipero Serra Parish, and Keshet. We again thank our Heroes Against Hate for these wonderful suggestions: Chief Gregory Meyer, Dr. Henry Jackson, Ariel Ifrah, Avi Kotler, Father Michael Lorensten, Reisa Sweet, and our lifetime achievement honoree Rabbi Stephen Gold.

One Ocean County Projects Supported by Jewish Federation of Ocean County

Similar to the three large Jewish Federation events each year, three times a year we get to support projects undertaken by One Ocean County and help them pursue their goal of building bridges and create a diverse and mutually respectful community.

JFOC is proud of the Fall Festival which it helped create, but equally happy to support their Super Soul Party and Pass It Over for Passover programs. While only the third year as a sponsor, the Super Soul Party just had its seventh Annual Super Soul Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 9, 2025, as the Chiefs and Eagles faced off. The free program is open

to individuals and families in need and started at 6:15 PM for an evening of fun, food, and community. Goods and services provided included:

• Hot meals

• Free haircuts

• Personal care items

• Warm clothing, blankets, and toys for children

• Activities for kids while families enjoy the game

It's not too early to start planning for the Pass It Over program. If you want to help out with this food drive contact Avi by text at 732-806-0261 or email avkotler@ gmail.com.

Thank you to the Jewish Federation of Ocean County for supporting Keshet!

We are grateful to have you as a partner to advance LGBTQ equality in Jewish life. Thanks to your support, staff and leaders are gaining the skills and tools to build Jewish communities where LGBTQ people can be our full selves, whether at synagogues, day schools, JCCs, summer camps, Jewish federations, social service agencies, or other institutions. Keshet mobilizes those Jewish leaders and all our communities to advocate for LGBTQ civil rights in the broader world, and we create

spaces where LGBTQ Jewish youth can feel safe, whole, and powerful.

Thank you for helping to make our work possible. Together, we are building a world of dignity, belonging, and joy for all of us.

L'Shalom, Idit Klein

President & CEO Pronouns: she/her/hers