About the Federation

Jewish Federation of Western, CT works to further the welfare and advancement of the Jewish community locally, overseas and in Israel.  In our local community, we work to foster cooperation among local Jewish organizations, raise and distribute money and develop programming for philanthropic, social, cultural, educational and religious purposes.

Communities We Serve

Bethlehem, Cheshire, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Roxbury, Southbury, Southington, Thomaston, Torrington, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, Woodbury, Afula/Gilboa (Israel), Israel.
What's Happening
Summer Kick-Off Celebration
June 19 at 7pm. Celebrate our community and the start of summer with a concert featuring Yeshiva University's famous a cappella group...The Maccabeats!  > RSVP Required 

NEW!  Yiddish Class
Thursdays in June, 7, 14, 21 & 28
This 4-session course will explore basic Yiddish vocabulary through famous folk sayings, humor and songs. Sign up and learn the difference between a Shlemiel and a Shlemazal and how to avoid being either.  > Sign up

Ladies Night Out
Tuesday May 29 at 7pm
Learn the art of cupcake decorating. Joins us for an evening of food, fun and drinks!
> RSVP Today

Walk Against Hunger
Sunday May 20 at 2pm
Help the "Federation Feet" team raise $3,600 to fight hunger and join us on May 20th for a spring walk at Library Park in Waterbury.
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Israeli Scouts Concert - FREE
Thursday June 7 at 7pm
The Israeli Scuonts Friendship Caravan is coming to Southbury! Meet some incredible Israeli teens who are selected to travel to America and share their lives in Israel through song, dance and story.
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