Find your place in the UJA Campaign

Young Leadership Division
The Young Leadership Division of United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ offers men and women under age 45 opportunities to join with peers who care about building community, developing friendships, and nourishing a vibrant Jewish future.

Young Leadership Division connects young Jews to the Jewish community through outreach programs, Jewish education, leadership development, business networking, and fundraising.

There are many ways to be involved in Young Leadership Division, including:

• Social and educational programs for couples, families, and singles.
• Leadership development programs.
• Missions to Israel and interesting Jewish communities abroad.
• Volunteer opportunities at Social Action programs.
• UJA Campaign phonathons and events.
• Networking with colleagues and friends.

 | Call (973) 929-3128 | Visit
for more information about Young Leadership

 
Women’s Philanthropy
The Women’s Philanthropy of United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ provides varied volunteer opportunities to all Jewish women in the community. It is a venue where women can learn, grow, develop their leadership skills, and make friends. Its focus on women’s philanthropy empowers women to take on more meaningful roles in the community and to have a greater impact in making life better for Jews wherever they live.

Activities include:

• Educational seminars
• Community outreach
• Leadership development
• Jewish awareness programs
• Participation in the UJA MetroWest Women’s Campaign, which raises some $7 million annually (accounting for approximately 1/3 of the total UJA Campaign)
• Young Women’s programs
• Beyond 9 to 5* for Jewish Working Women programs
• Support of the Rachel Coalition, a domestic violence prevention program and kosher safe house for abused women and their children
• Missions to Israel and Jewish communities throughout the world

 | Call (973) 929-3034 | Visit
for more information about Women's Department

 

Commerce & Professions
Commerce and Professions provides business and professional people with opportunities for networking, for personal and professional growth, and for supporting the UJA campaign to meet Jewish needs at home and abroad.

There are four divisions within the C&P Sector: Lawyers, Financial Services, Health Services, and Real Estate. Varied events are held during the year. 

For more information, or call (973) 929-3029.

 

Major Gifts
Major Gift donors are distinguished community leaders whose extraordinary generosity spearheads the UJA MetroWest campaign. They are recognized on the Major Gifts Donor Appreciation Wall in the Weill Atrium at the Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus in Whippany.

There are several Major Gifts Categories:

UJA Campaign
Giborim*	$250,000 & above
Achim	$100,000 - $249,999
Platinum Circle	$50,000 - $99,999
Diamond Circle	$36,000 - $49,999
Circle	$25,000 - $49,999
Presidential	$10,000 - $24,999

*Includes combined household giving

Women's Campaign (Lion of Judah)
ILR Lion	$250,000 & above
Prime Minister's Council Lion	$100,000 - $249,999
Sabra Lion	$75,000 - $99,999
Zahav Lion	$50,000 - $74,999
Double Chai Lion	$36,000 - $24,999
Emerald Lion	$25,000 - $35,999
Sapphire Lion	$18,000 - $24,999
Ruby Lion	$10,000 - $17,999
Lion of Judah	$5,000 - $9,999

Various Major Gifts events are held during the year, enabling these leading donors to meet with prominent Israelis, authors, and other persons in the news for briefings on important Jewish issues.

For more information, or call (973) 929-3008.

 

Country Clubs
Country Club members enjoy the camaraderie of their peers while playing a major role in the MetroWest UJA campaign. They contribute more than one-third of the funds raised annually.

Participating clubs are Cedar Hill, Livingston; Crestmont, West Orange; Green Brook, North Caldwell, and Mountain Ridge, West Caldwell.

UJA Country Club Day, usually held in early June, is the major event of the year for this sector. Each club plans its own events for the day, which typically include breakfast with a guest speaker who discusses issues of importance to the Jewish community, golf, and tennis. 

For more information, or call (973) 929-3008.