The Federation currently has three grants to support the efforts of the youth of our Federation communities: campership scholarships, college scholarships, and Israel study scholarships.
These scholarships are made available through the generosity of several funds of the Federation’s Endowment including, the William Finkelstein Fund for Needy Jews, the Shobna Shukla & Matthew Ginsburg Scholarship Fund, Alan & Janet Hertzmark Scholarship Fund, and the Louis & Mary Schultz Fund.
The Federation supports day camperships and overnight camperships as we value the impact of Jewish camping and how it can transform lives. Jewish camping in North America has been around for over 100 years. Initially, it was a time to get the kids out of the city to be in the country with their peers in a healthy environment. Today, in addition to the benefits of a summer spent outdoors, Jewish camp has become a place to develop and create a Jewish community, to find Jewish roots, to connect to the land and people of Israel, and to live a 24/7 Jewish life. This is where Jewish passion, creativity, and spirituality can grow and leadership skills can be developed. This is where our community's next generation of leaders is nurtured.
In the spring of 2021, the Federation assisted 82 families in sending their children to either day camp and/or overnight camp.
Campership grants are made available from the Charlotte & David Walzer Campership Fund, Waterbury Hebrews Ladies Aid, and Joel Varnick Overnight Campership Fund.
Pamela Perkins
Grants Coordinator
203-405-7015 ( Direct line )
203-267-3177 ext 316