ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — MetroPass, a collaborative program between Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ and area synagogues, is designed to provide newcomers to the community — or to synagogue life — with complimentary High Holy Day tickets. In its seventh year, this program is designed to lower the barriers of entry and to encourage Jewish people in Greater MetroWest, which covers Essex, Morris, Union, Sussex and parts of Somerset counties, to participate in Jewish life.
This year 47 synagogues, covering every geographical area and denomination, are participating in the program. The application process includes a series of questions to help identify the best match for each individual or family looking for a place to worship.
“This program has been very successful over the years,” federation manager of synagogue initiatives Sarah Segal said in a press release. “Last year, 115 families requested tickets from 24 different synagogues. The program enables people in the community who are not yet members of synagogues to experience the High Holy Days at a synagogue that fits their needs. It’s a win-win. Families and individuals explore new places to worship and synagogues identify prospective new congregants.”
The request form for MetroPass tickets is available at www.jfedgmw.org/metropass until Sept. 12. For more information, contact Alejandra Castano at acastano@jfedgmw.org or 973-929-2961.
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