The Western CT
Community Jewish Center
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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