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Messages from the Federation of Western CT

Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund



Dear Federation Members,

 

We are heartbroken to be watching the Maui wildfires devastating the communities there. The fires have killed dozens and wiped out the historic island of Lahaina. 

 

The people and communities in Hawaii need us.

 

Not only is support needed in Maui, but…

The Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut held its Annual Meeting!


The Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut held its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 13. The evening started with a wonderful invocation from Rabbi Eric Polokoffurging us to be brave in the pursuit of what matters most for our community. Before getting to the business of electing office…

Jewish Federations Commemorate Juneteenth



Jewish Federations of North America are proud to commemorate Juneteenth, which marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two-and-a-half years after the…

Fiscal Year End Appeal 2023

Dear Federation Members and Friends,

We are so grateful to all of you who have already contributed to our annual campaign. Your support means the world to us. I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut’s fiscal year ends on June 3…

Elderly Brothers performed for our Love&Knishes Senior Luncheon Program



On Thursday, June 8th the Elderly Brothers performed for our Love&Knishes Senior Luncheon Program.  The room was filled with joy as everyone enjoyed the two-hour program filled with their captivating music! 

 

Register for our upcoming Love&Knishes Senior Luncheon on Thursday, July 2…