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PAGE 2 The New Hampshire Jewish Reporter Adar-Nissan 5781 • March 2021 Happy Passover from JFNH It is hard to believe that Passover is al- COVID-19 did give us the opportunity to conversations. most here, and we are once again plan- Elyse Hyman reach out across the state and include ev- • Sending children to Jewish summer ning family Zoom seders. I am not sure eryone in our programming and services camp, and on Israel experiences. any of us thought that here, a year later, this past year. • Presenting our Annual Jewish Film we would still be home, and not celebrat- Executive So, you may ask, how does the Federa- Festival (live or virtual) and hosting ing together with family and friends in Director tion allocate and distribute funds raised? special film series and panel discus- person. I want to wish you a very happy Your support of the annual campaign al- sions throughout the year. Passover, filled with good health, and lows us to continue: • Bringing Jewish customs and values hope that next year we will get back to support will help us continue to meet the • Supporting the community impacted into your homes, with PJ Library some type of normalcy. needs of our fellow community members. by the pandemic with much needed so- books and programs. The Jewish Federation of New Hamp- JFNH has representation from almost cial services. And the needs do not stop there. We shire is so appreciative for the support we every formal Jewish organization in New • Collaborating with community part- need you and your continued support.