On Tuesday, June 6th a group of women and men joined our Rosh Chodesh Program with singer and songwriter Ellen Allard, who used songs to help her describe her Jewish journey. We also celebrated Cantor Penny Kessler who is retiring from her position as Senior Cantor of United Jewish Center …
Bais Yaakov Holocaust Exhibit Featured at State Capitol
The remarkable students at Bais Yaakov of Waterbury, the Girls High School now located in Naugatuck, created a poignant and moving Holocaust exhibit. Federation President Pauline Zimmerman and I had the opportunity to view the dis…
On Wednesday evening May 17, 2023, the Jewish Federation held its first Information Session designed to give potential Mission participants a flavor of what they will experience on the trip to Israel planned for October 15 – October 25, 2023. The Information Session, led Federation P…
On Wednesday, May 10, on behalf of all seven Connecticut Jewish Federations, JFACT organized a Legislative Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in Hartford. Due to restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, this was the first opportunity for us to host an Advocacy Day in more tha…
This month, we celebrate the enduring heritage of Jewish Americans, whose values, culture, and contributions have shaped our character as a Nation. For generations, the story of the Jewish people — one of resilience, faith, and hope in the face of adversity, prejudice and persecution —…
