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The Jewish Federation Announces Hiring of Regional Security Advisor

In order to enhance to the security of all of the Jewish institutions in Western and Northwestern Connecticut, the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce the hiring of a full-time professional Regional Security Advisor. Michael J. Shanbrom, a 20-year veteran of the F…

Jewish Federation Convenes Security Briefing

On Wednesday, August 4th the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut convened and hosted a security briefing for all of the Jewish institutions in our Federation catchment area on Wednesday, August 4. The briefing was provided by Patrick Daly and Bradley Orsini, two senior-level professiona…

Response to Political Banner Containing Swastikas Displayed in Southbury

The following message is issued jointly by Gary Jones on behalf of the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut and Rabbi Eric Polokoff on behalf of B’nai Israel Southbury: The Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut and B’nai Israel Southbury commend the Southbury Board of Selectmen fo…

Jewish Leaders Call for Referral of Ben & Jerry's Boycott Decision

JUL 20TH, 2021 NEW YORK, NY Dianne Lob, Chair, William Daroff, CEO, and Malcolm Hoenlein, Vice Chair of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued the following statement: “We are deeply disappointed in Ben & Jerry’s decision to cease operations with its …

A Few Ways to Help Israel Urge members of Congress to stand with Israel

A Few Ways to Help Israel Urge members of Congress to stand with Israel. 

 

Thank members of Congress who are standing with Israel. 

 

  1. Donate to Jewish Federations of North America’s emergency campaign for the Jewish Agency, JDC, and the Israel Trauma Coalition. 
  2. Learn more her…