Messages from Executive Director, Rabbi Paul F. Resnick

Love&Knishes with Pierce Campbell

Last week’s Love & Knishes brought together great people, great food, and great music.

Pierce Campbell’s live performance had our seniors smiling, singing along, and even swaying in their seats. There’s something special about live music that brings a room to life, and Pierce did just…

Standing Together Against Hate

On July 17, 2025, Jewish Federation of Western CT Regional Security Advisor Michael Shanbrom joined a Hate Crimes Community Meeting in Danbury, CT.

Led by the CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, CT State Police Hate Crimes Unit, CT State’s Attorney’s Office, …

Introducing Shalom Space!



 

Gather with old and new friends and share your thoughts as you gain hizzuk living in these challenging times.

 

My goals are:

  • To provide a safe place to be with fellow members of the tribe, in a warm and nurturing environment.

  • Be able to speak with others about how yo…

Standing Strong with Israel



This is a belated, and yet very important effort of your JFED to support Israel NOW.  This will be a targeted campaign of two weeks.
 

After the two-week war which ravaged so many areas in Israel, there is a huge need to rebuild NOW. There is much emotional suffering which needs ou…

Supporting Central Texas Flood Relief



The JFED of Western Connecticut stands with those affected by the devastating floods in Central Texas. Our friends at JFNA – Jewish Federations of North America - are directing relief to Shalom Austin, which is raising funds to help families directly impacted. Every donation provides urg…