The Alef Bet Preschool offers a unique Jewish Preschool experience for children 3-5 yrs of age.
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The Good We Do is Up to You! Only Federation has the strength of our total Jewish community.
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This ongoing program provides a delicious and healthful meal, fellowship and a variety of programs.
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The Federation – Jewish Communities of Western CT,
is proud of the work we do to make the world a better place.
However, there is still so much more to be done.
Our donors’ generous contributions are the fuel that power the continued support we provide to our local Jewish organizations and synagogues, the neediest in our local community, and Jews worldwide.
Join us as we kick off
by making a contribution in support of these
worthy causes that will truly make a difference in the lives of so many.
Over the past year alone, we:
- provided 235 local individuals with assistance in food, rent and utilities, psychological and family counseling
- provided our flu clinics for 240 individuals
- offered information and referral calls, support groups and other programs were provided to too many to count
- served 621 individuals a total of 1,998 lunches and gave them a place to socialize and remain connected over 33 weeks this year.
- provided 65 people with grocery gift cards
- provided 13 young adults a combined total of $27,500 in needed college scholarships.
- helped to educate 309 local Jewish children by providing a total of $30,900, to our local synagogues and Jewish institutions.
- committed $75,000 to ensure that 132 of our youngest community members would have a Jewish summer camping experience
The total financial costs for these services are significant, but the long term benefits to our community are priceless. Please help us continue to provide this assistance.
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Welcome To Jewish Community Heroes
This is your chance to vote for and nominate Jewish Community Heroes from Western Connecticut and across the U.S. and Canada. Please join us in this campaign to celebrate people who through their ideas and efforts are improving the world. Once you're done voting for your Heroes, come back to www.jfed.net for more information about the Federation - Jewish Communities of Western CT.
What's YOUR "#ish?"
Being Jewish means something different to everyone.
Whatever it means to you is your #ish. It can be heartwarming. Or funny. It can be anything you want. And sharing yours makes a difference, because for every definition, a quarter goes towards the #ish fund.
Earlier this month, The Jewish Federations of North America launched a social media based outreach effort to connect with Jews called "What's your #ish?," and our local Federation is participating in the campaign as well. The campaign isn't about giving money, it's about sharing what being Jewish means to you,
Read more and view a few #ish videos from our members!
The Federation
Situated in the historic district of Southbury is the Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus, home to both B’nai Israel and Beth El synagogues, and The Federation.
The pastoral setting is based in the bucolic Litchfield hills of western Connecticut, and features architectural design comprised of simple white clapboard buildings strung together like pearls. The front entrance to the building symbolically resembles a gate leading into the old city of Jerusalem, and was built with "Jerusalem stone" from Israel.
This idyllic location is the perfect backdrop to the programs, events and philanthropic pursuits that are housed within. In addition to administrative offices, The Federation facilities also include a large social hall, kosher kitchen, library/conference room, classrooms and a youth lounge.
The Foundation
The mission of the Foundation - Jewish Communities of Western CT is to assist donors in planning for the best use of their resources for family and charity, while providing funding for the future of the local Jewish community as well as national, overseas, and in Israel.
Established in 1994 as a semi-autonomous division of the Federation - Jewish Communities of Western CT, Inc., the Foundation has grown substantially through gifts and managed funds, and through judicious investments.
JSF - Brownstein Jewish Family Service
Brownstein Jewish Family Service provides individuals and families with quality information and referrals of community-based services to enhance their independence and emotional and physical wellbeing.
Services:
- Help in Crisis
- Love & Knishes
- Community Health
- Support and Caregiving Programs
- Feeding the Hungry
- Centerpieces for Tzedakah
JCC - Jewish Community Center
Alef Bet Preschool
The Alef Bet Preschool offers a unique Jewish Preschool experience for children three to five years of aget
The PJ Library
Jewish Bedtime Stories and Song for the family
Summer Camp
Connecticut's only Jewish Overnight Camp
Afterschool Art Class
Offering Beginning Nature Drawing and Painting for children from 8 - 14at the Walzer Family Jewish Community Campus
Blood Drive
and More!
Affiliate Organizations
Affiliated organizations provide additional support and resources to The Federation and its members.
The Federation officially recognizes and supports our affiliated organizations — please visit their pages here as well as their own web sites, and enjoy all that they have to offer.
- Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish Life
- B’nai Israel of Southbury
- Beth El Synagogue
- Jewish Culture Club
- Hadassah Connecticut
- Yeshiva K’Tana of Waterbury
- B’nai Shalom of Waterbury
- Jewish Cemetery Association
Go to the Affiliate Organizations Page
Israel and Overseas
Our Jewish Federation has enjoyed a warm and mutually supportive relationship with the municipalities of Afula/Gilboa in northern Israel. We are part of the Southern New England Consortium, or SNEC, which is comprised of thirteen Federations throughout Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Go to the Israel and Overseas Page