CEO's Blog
Messages from the Desk of our CEO, Gary Jones
Join the effort to provide support for the Jews of Ukraine
This is the third time in the last week that we have provided the Jewish community in Western and Northwestern Connecticut with an opportunity to respond to the massive, and still growing, humanitarian needs resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I know that many of you have already…
Provide support for the Jews of Ukraine
We’ve Worked in Ukraine for Decades
Ukraine’s estimated 200,000 Jews rely on the strong presence built up through years of Federation support that is today serving as a lifeline for the community. Through our partner agencies JDC, The Jewish Agency for Israel, and World ORT, we’re …
Hostage Crisis at Congregation Beth Israel In Colleyville, Texas
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Staff of the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut, it gives me great pain to have to write about the terrible ongoing hostage situation in Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. Although the target of this heinous act…