Super Sunday For UJA on Dec. 4

Super Sunday, the annual fundraising phonathon and community celebration supporting the United Jewish Appeal Campaign of MetroWest NJ (UJA), will take place on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., according to Super Sunday chair Mark Glajchen. 

Funds raised support the work of United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ (UJC MetroWest) and its 20 local partner agencies, which provide people in need with a comprehensive network of social services throughout Essex, Morris, Sussex, and North Union counties. 

Highlights of this year’s Super Sunday include: 

● Rock and Wrap@Super Sunday (2–4 p.m.) A great individual or family activity, participants will rock out with a Powerhouse Studio DJ while wrapping gifts for those less fortunate in the community. Participants are asked to bring a new and unwrapped gift appropriate for any age (toys, hats, scarves, gloves, games). These gifts will be donated to local MetroWest agencies and other local charitable organizations. All ages welcome. 

● Lunch and Learn to Step Up and Advocate for Israel (1-2 p.m.) Attendees will learn techniques for responding to negative comments about Israel and other advocacy pointers. Open to students and adults. Includes complimentary kosher lunch. RSVPs are requested by e-mailing crc@ujcnj.org. Further information is available by calling (973) 929-3064.

● Teen/College Student Call Session (5-8 p.m.) Fast-paced. Fun. Empowering. Last year close to 150 teens and college students raised approximately $400,000 in support of UJA, proving teens can make magic happen with a phone in hand (no surprise here). 

Other activities include a blood drive, bone marrow registry, and canned food drive. Vendors will be on site with Judaica and other gift items. 

There are four conveniently scheduled call sessions. Training is provided on site. Kosher meals and snacks are provided to all volunteers and their families. 

Those unable to volunteer are asked to make as generous a donation as possible when called. 

To register for the phonathon and for the complete Super Sunday schedule, visit ujcnj.org/supersunday or call (973) 929-3010. 

The Alex Aidekman Family Jewish Community Campus is located at 901 Rt. 10, Whippany.