Gefilte Fish Chronicles Photo Gallery!

Nearly 200 people came to the Warner Theatre to see the Gefilte Fish Chronicles: The Musical. The play was sponsored by the Foundation of the Jewish Federation 

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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.

Report to the Community

The 2012 Report to the Community is now available. The report includes information about Jewish Federation and Foundation programs and services as well as financial statements from Fiscal 2011. Download Report

Communities We Serve

Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Cheshire, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, Newtown, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Roxbury, Sandy Hook, Southbury, Southington, Torrington, Thomaston, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, Woodbury, and Afula/Gilboa, Israel

PJ Library Chanukah Party Photo Gallery
Over 75 parents, grandparents and children enjoyed great singing, with Cantor Sharon Citrin from Beth El Synagogue, and Chanukah crafts at the party. View photos!

A Taste of Italy Photo Gallery
Nearly 100 people packed the social hall to hear about Jewish culture in Italy and enjoy a delicious buffet of desserts. View Photos!
Caring for Jewish Patients with Advanced Illness
Thursday, March 21 from 8:30-10:00am
This presentation will explain Jewish customs, observances and rituals as they pertain to Jewish holidays, the Sabbath and life cycle events. This program is for healthcare professionals. Learn more about this program. RSVP by March 15 to 203-267-3177.

Brownstein Jewish Family Service Spring Programs

JFS has many interesting social service and wellness programs available this spring. View Calendar

Love & Knishes Lunches are back this spring with a great line up of music as well as a new Lunch and Learn program with Dana Z. Bogatz, JFS Chaplain. View Calendar.

Jewish Culture in Africa
+ Musical Concert
Sunday, May 19 from 2-4pm. Cost: $10
Learn about Jewish culture in Uganda and listen to a wonderful concert of African, Sephardi and Mizraki music.
RSVP Today

NEW! Jewish Family Service Chaplain
Meet Dana Z. Bogatz, the new JFS Chaplain. She makes hospital and nursing home visits to unaffiliated Jewish patients.

Read more about Rabbi Dana

Newtown Community Support Fund
A Newtown Community Support Fund has been established through the Jewish Federation of Western CT for those who would like to make a tax deductible donation.  
Learn more and make a donation

Special Offer from JORDAN Caterers
JORDAN Caterers will donate 10% of all menu proceeds to the Jewish Federation of Western CT on any Passover order submitted by March 18, 2013. See Passover Menu 
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