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May 27, 2022

Governor Lamont releases $5 million for Threatened Non-profits

 

JFACT applauds Governor Lamont and State Bond Commission members for releasing an additional $5 million in grants to help Houses of Worship and other threatened non-profits improve security infrastructure.

The rise in antisemitism and the subsequent need to secure our institutions is a …

May 25, 2022

Statement on Shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde

May 20, 2022

Jewish Federation Action Alert - Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act

Please join JFACT in reaching out to our United States Senators and urging them to support the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (DTPA) of 2022. We have all seen the rise in hate that is spreading across our country. The DTPA will help combat that hate by authorizing domestic terrorism com…

May 16, 2022

Jewish Federation Statement on Shooting in Buffalo Supermarket

Dear Friends, 

The Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut stands in solidarity with the Black community in the wake of the horrible racially motivated shooting in Buffalo. We mourn the lives of the 10 people who were killed and pray for the quick healing of those who were injured. We und…

May 6, 2022

Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day)

In celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut presented cupcakes and candles to religious and day school students throughout Western and Northwestern Connecticut. We also asked the students to make a wish for Israel. Our gift was m…