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Media

Being Jewish Magazine
175 Oregon Ave. S.
Golden Valley , MN 55426
Phone: (763) 545-3666
Fax: (763) 542-0171
Email: beingjewisol.com
A publication designed to help people who are searching for ways to find more meaning and relevance in Judaism. The publication focuses on the 3 components of the Jewish Way of Life: Ethics, Spirituality and Peoplehood -- and attempts to answer questions found in each circle.
http://www.beingjewish.org



Connecticut Jewish Ledger
740 North Main Street
West Hartford , CT 06117
Phone: 800 286-6397
Fax: 860-231-2428
Connecticut's statewide Jewish weekly newspaper
www.jewishledger.com



Global News Service of the Jewish People
330 Seventh Ave., 11th floor
New York , NY 10005-1501
An international news service that provides up-to-the-minute reports, analysis pieces & lectures on events & issues of concern to the Jewish people
http://www.jta.org



Israeli Multi-Media
Live radio, news, sports & arts from Israel
http://www.kolisrael.com



Jerusalem Post
English language version of the Jerusalem Post
http://www.jpost.com



Jewz.com
Phone: 1-800-635-8279
A Jewish media company, fully integrating education, community & entertainment with commerce
http://www.jewz.com



Middle East News
Israel Faxx archives where you can search for and access news about the Middle East, Israel and Jews around the world.
http://www.israelfaxx.com/



The Jerusalem Report
Phone: 972-2-531-5440
Fax: 972-2-531-5425
Email: jrereport.co.il
The Jewish world's leading news magazine---Online
http://www.jrep.com





Children/Jewish Early Childhood Education

C.L.A.P. (Children's Language Arts Program) for Education
Promotes unity & understanding between the local African American & Jewish community
http://susanfried.tripod.com/clapforeducation



Hillel Children's School at Yale
80 Wall Street
New Haven , CT 06511
Phone: 203-432-8529
Fax: 203 865-1116
Email: elana.poneale.edu
Philosophy The Hillel Children's School at Yale helps children aged 7 to 13 discover positive Jewish identities. Our teachers devote their time and creativity to the classroom discussions of Jewish values, ideas and traditions, and help our students understand the role that Judaism can play in their lives. Our goal is to help children grow to feel a part of the Jewish community at large through their participation in the Hillel school community, and to help them appreciate their heritage.
http://www.yale.edu/slifka/childrens.html



Israel in Jewish Early Childhood Education
Website for early childhood educators who integrate Jewish concepts & values as well as secular themes into their classrooms
http://www.geocities.com/amynealw



The Jewish Children's Learning Network; Jewish Holidays
Children's Corner offering Brachot, stories, jokes, etc. related to Judaism
http://www.torah.net/eng/kids/index.htm



Torah Tots
The number 1 site for Jewish children
http://www.torahtots.com



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Cultural

Ergo Jewish Video.com
Phone: 1-877-JEWISHV
Your first and only source for Jewish videos and films.
www.israelfilm.com



The Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven, Inc.
P.O. Box 3251
New Haven , CT 06515
Phone: 203-392-6125
Fax: 203-392-6126
A collection of New Haven Judaica & related historical materials
http://pages.cthome.net/hirsch



Yivo Institute for Jewish Research
Safeguards the history of East European Jewry in its archives and library
http://www.yivoinstitute.org



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Education

C.L.A.L. - National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership
440 Park Avenue South 4th floor
New York , NY 10016-8012
Phone: 212-779-3300
Fax: 212-779-1009
Email: inflal.org
Connects people to their "Jewishness" & helps build responsive Jewish communities in the 21st century
http://www.clal.org



Makom
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge , CT 06525
Phone: 203-387-2522
Fax: 203-387-1818
MAKOM means the place, the place to be, the place where an exciting educational experience is available to our Jewish youth. Sponsored and subsidized by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, MAKOM is a nondenominational school that provides teens with a quality Jewish education, and strengthens your knowledge and commitment. MAKOM enrolls more than 360 students for classes at our Hamden and Woodbridge locations.
http://www.makomnewhaven.org



Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale
80 Wall St.
New Haven , CT 06520
Phone: 203-432-1134
Fax: 203-432-8690
Email: hilleale.edu
Yale Hillel seeks to enhance Jewish life on campus by: Celebrating Jewish culture and traditions; Providing opportunities for meaningful religious observance; Helping students develop a social conscience shaped by Jewish values and acting on issues of concern in the world around us; Providing texts and teachers for those who seek to learn and inviting speakers to address topics of interest; Providing opportunities to explore Israeli society, culture and politics, to develop a connection to the State of Israel and to support the State of Israel; Raising awareness about Judaism; Fostering relationships with people and organizations from the greater Yale, New Haven, American, Jewish and world communities; Striving to be a model of Jewish inter-denominational relations; Making it fun to be Jewish.
http://www.yale.edu/hillel/index.html



The Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
Email: Infrf.org
The entire cultural legacy of the Jewish people
http://www.jrf.org



The Jewish Theological Seminary
3080 Broadway
New York , NY 10027
Phone: 212-678-8000
Email: webmastetsa.edu
Offers a wide variety of information regarding JTS & Judaism, both Conservative & general
http://www.jtsa.edu



UConn Hillel
54 North Eagleville Road
Storrs , CT 06268
Phone: 860-429-9007
Fax: 860-429-2344
Email: uconnhieca.com
Center for Jewish campus life.
www.uconnhillel.org/



Yale Hillel at the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale
80 Wall Street
New Haven , CT 06511
Phone: 203-432-1134
Fax: 203-432-8690
Seeks to enhance Jewish life on campus
http://www.yale.edu/slifka



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Educational resources

Jewish Community Online
Serves all Jews from the most observant to the most secular
http://www.jewish.com



Jewish Virtual Library
Information about Jewish history, Israel, U.S.-Israel relations, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and Judaism
http://www.us-israel.org/index.html



Judaica Libraries and Archives on the Web
Privately run but very well maintained site providing links to web pages of research-level Judaica collections in archives and libraries around the world.
http://www.bibliomaven.com/



Judaism.com
Phone: 800-judaism
Includes resources for information on Judaism and Jewish texts and store for all Jewish shopping
http://www.judaism.com



MyJewishLearning.com
MyJewishLearning.com logo MyJewishLearning.com is a comprehensive and interactive Jewish learning resource available online that presents objective and authoritative information from a wide variety of Jewish perspectives. MyJewishLearning.com is designed to enable individuals as well as members of Jewish organizations to explore a broad spectrum of the Jewish experience as it relates to their lives today. The content is presented in a multi-layered learning structure, which enables users to explore topics in graduating levels of depth and share with their peers. Launched November 19, 2002, MyJewishLearning.com is funded by philanthropists Edgar M. Bronfman and Lynn Schusterman, and is co-produced by Hebrew College and Jewish Family & Life! Media.



National Center for Jewish Film
Unique Jewish film center at Brandeis. Offers films for rent or sale, also lists public showings of their films around the U.S.
http://www.brandeis.edu/jewishfilm/index.html



National Jewish Outreach Program
485 Fifth Ave. Suite 701
New York , NY 10017
Phone: 212-986-7450
Reaches out to unaffiliated Jews by offering them positive, joyous, Jewish educational opportunities & experiences
http://www.njop.org



Passover : History and Meaning of Freedom in Faith
Montreal , Pr
Email: passoverewz.net
History and meaning of the Passover story, including preparing for Passover, the seder, recipes, foods, symbols, art, e-cards, humor, Sephardic and Ashkenazic Passover customs, and a translation into French. Includes Passover from a rabbi's perspective.
http://www.angelfire.com/pa2/passover/



Star-K Kosher Certification
122 Slade Ave
Suite 300
Baltimore , MD 21208
Phone: 410-484-4110
Email: Havivtar-k.org
We invite you to visit our website www.star-k.org which is dedicated to education and research about kosher. For the kosher consumer you will find online information including lists of popular products (e.g. kosher soda, liquor and medicine), information for travelers to Baltimore, Passover information, Sabbath Mode appliance information, as well as detailed articles that delve into the intricacies of kosher certification. For consumers new to kashruth, there is basic information regarding the in''s and out''s of keeping kosher. Besides kashruth there is a whole lot more! Star-K Kosher Certification is a not-for-profit agency based in Baltimore, MD, representing the kosher consumer in promoting kashruth through education, research, and supervision.
http://www.star-k.org



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Families

Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road
Woodbridge , CT 06525
Phone: 203-387-2522
Fax: 203-397-1162
http://www.jccnh.org



Jewish Family Service of New Haven
A non-profit community-driven agency offering services & programs for people of every age, religion, & ethnicity
http://www.jfsnh.org



Max Synagogue
Sings the entire Jewish Holy Scriptures (the Old Testament) by computer speech synthesis to ancient musical traditions
http://www.maxsynagogue.com



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Holidays

High Holidays
Email: webmasteish.com
A description of the high holidays, along with greeting cards
http://aish.com/holidays/The_High_Holidays/



High Holy Days
Celebrating the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur
http://www.holidays.net/highholydays



Jewish Holidays & Festivals on the Net
Your source for Jewish holiday celebrations on the World Wide Web
http://www.jewishpost.com/festivals



Jewish Virtual Library; Holidays & Festivals
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
2810 Blaine Dr.
Chevy Chase Dr. , MD 20815
Phone: 301-565-3918
Fax: 301-587-90566
Email: mgbarol.com
Talks about the significance of a holiday, its traditional observances & related customs, & more
http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/Judaism/holidays.html



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Holocaust

Fortunoff Video Archive
New Haven , CT
A collection of over 4,100 videotaped interviews with witnesses and survivors of the Holocaust, the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies is part of Manuscripts and Archives, at Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University.
http://www.library.yale.edu/testimonies/



United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The museum reconstructs the history of the Holocaust through multiple media
http://www.ushmm.org



Yad Vashem
The Holocaust martyrs' and heroes' remembrance authority.
http://www.yadvashem.org/



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Israel

Amanda's Designs
19 Dereh Ben Gera
Rehovot , Is 76588
Phone: 972 8 9353207
Email: amanda.pinkamail.com
Handmade beaded Jewelry and accessories.
amandas-designs.com



Art Gallery 18
P.O Box 22252
Tel Aviv , Is 61222
Phone: +972 3 6020657
Fax: +972 3 6020657
Email: infrtgallery18.com
Art Gallery 18 is a unique place to buy unique design items. Browse the art gallery to see unique Israeli design by Israeli designers. Featured is jewery, design items and home decor by diverse, creative and talented artists of Israel who design original contemporary design, jewelry and accessories.
http://www.artgallery18.com/



Birthday Angels
P.O. Box 2719
Kadima , Is 60920
Email: ruthiirthday-angels.org
Birthday Angels is a non profit organization dedicated to giving children in need and children at risk in Israel a birthday party. Birthdays are the most important day in the life of a child… Unfortunately, not every child gets to celebrate it. There are thousands of children in Israel from underprivileged families who now can celebrate their birthdays …for the first time. Here's how it works: Mentors Volunteers from Perach, the Weizmann Institute Tutorial Program, receive a unique, specially designed Do - It - Yourself, Party Kit containing everything a non-professional needs to make an unforgettable party experience - party games, decorations, music, and prizes. Birthday Angels Partners - Hadassah - Perach Tutorial Program - Amen, Youth Volunteer Services – Joint - Emunah Children's Shelters - Atzum Victim of Terror - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jerusalem - Young Judaea Year Course Program -Youth Futures- Jewish Agency - LaSova Kadima Youth Centers - Dept. for Social Involvement Tel Aviv University - Hanoar Halomed Kufar Kassem
http://www.birthday-angels.org



IsraCast
Email: isracassracast.com
Shalom from Jerusalem, We want to ask you to visit our site www.IsraCast.com which operates on a voluntary basis. Its purpose is to provide reliable and accurate coverage of events in the Middle East, focusing on Israeli foreign relations, security issues and technology.
http://www.IsraCast.com



Israel Bonds
455 Central Park Avenue
Scarsdale , NY 10583
Phone: 800 720-4743
Fax: 914 472-5710
Email: elen.rofmasraelbonds.com
Fundraising organization dedicated to the development of critical infrastructure in Israel.
http://www.israelbonds.com/hartford.html



Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Palestinian Violence and Terrorism and the International War against Terrorism from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
http://www.mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH0i9o0



Keren Hayasod
Jerusalem , Keren Hayesod - United Israel Appeal is the central fundraising organization for Israel and one of Israel''s 3 national Institutions. The main goals of Keren Hayesod - UIA are the rescue of Jews from areas of distress, aliya and absorption, Jewish continuity and Strengthening Israel. Keren Hayesod. UIA reaches out to all of Israel''s friends in 45 countries around the world, through 57 campaigns. Our site includes: Newsletters, updates on aliyah, absorption and life in Israel, updates on the situation in the Middle East, pictorial reports on our campaign activities in Israel and throughout the world, information on each of our departments and much more. All the newsletters we send from our website are in 6 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Portuguese.
http://www.kh-uia.org.il



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Jewish Art/Judaica/Books

Art Judaica
A virtual gallery of find Judaic art plus unique handcrafted Hebrew theme ritual objects & symbols for the family, home, business, & place of worship
http://www.artjudaica.com



Art Kippas
P.O. 105
Gosport , IN 47433
Phone: 812-879-4598
Fax: none
Email: bubbrtkippas.com
Kippot fashioned from many different wires and beads that ranged from silver, gold, copper, and colors. Beads range from turquoise, coral, Murano Italy glass, wood, and many others. Special orders taken for kippot that use materials to match a specific prayer shawl. Available in many temple gift shops, and several religious and art museum gift shops around the country. All kippot include clear combs and silver or gold Star of David charms. Will consider wholesale pricing for temple gift shops.
www.artkippas.com



Avi Biran Art, Judaica and Fine Art
The Jerusalem House of Quality
12 Hebron Road
93542 Jerusalem, Israel , Phone: Tel: 972-2-6735242
Fax: Fax: 972-2-9922555
Email: avvi-biran.co.il
A unique gallery of contemporary Judaica blended with a glimpse of humor - designed by the Israel museum Prize winner. Well-above average design and execution.
www.avi-biran.co.il



Israeli On-Line Shop
P.O. Box 23421
Tel-Aviv 61231 , IS
Fax: 972-3-5331926
A young new Israel company, geared to promote te best Israel has to offer
http://www.theisraelionlineshop.com



JBooks
P.O. Box 9129
90 Oak Street
Newton , MA 02464
Phone: 617-965-7700
Fax: 617-965-7772
A part of the Jewz.com network, JBooks offers anything from fictional Jewish stories to books on parenting to interviews with Jewish authors
http://www.jbooks.com



Jewish Art Shop
A shopping site which unifies Israeli galleries creating one vast collection of art posters, oil paintings, lithographs, & mezuzah cases
http://www.jewishartshop.com



Jewish Interactive
Phone: 1-888-JEWS-COM
A one stop shop for all products related to Judaism
http://www.jews.com



Judaica Online
Offers a vast array of attractive choice quality, & sensibly priced ritual objects, jewelry, & art
http://www.judaica-online.com



Judaica of New Haven
24 Selden Plaza (Behind People's Bank, between the Fan and Amity Bowling)
Woodbridge , CT 06525
Phone: 203 387-5816
Fax: 203 387-1339
Email: judaicaofnewhavebcglobal.net



The Judaic Connection
Features antiques, fine art, & specializes in Judaica
http://www.judaicaconnection.com



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Jewish Humor/Jewish Music

Jewish Music (Tara Publications)
A full collection of music, music books, videos, books, & software
http://www.jewishmusic.com



Jewish Music Web Center
Provides a forum for gathering & presenting information on academic, organizational, & personal activities in Jewish music today
http://www.jmwc.org



The Nefesh Klezmer Band
A professional, seven-member group dedicated to the presentation of the rich Jewish musical heritage
http://www.nefeshband.com



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Jewish Organizations

Anti Defamation League
1952 Whitney Avenue
Hamden , CT 06517
Phone: 203-787-4281
Fax: 203-787-1524
http://www.adl.org



Chevera Kaddisha
Phone: 203 782-9378
Contact: Rabbi Gerald Schilngenbaum, who will make appropriate arrangements for men and women.



MAZON
1990 S. Bundy Dr. #260
Los Angeles , CA 90025
Phone: 310-442-0020
Email: mazonmaiazon.org
MAZON is a national nonprofit organization that allocates donations from the Jewish community to prevent and alleviate hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds.
www.mazon.org



New Haven Eruv
Website with current updates about the status of the New Haven area eruv.
http://www.nheruv.org



New Haven Mikveh Association
Phone: 203 387-2184



The Jewish Agency for Israel
The global Jewish partnership with Israel at its heart
http://www.jafi.org.il/newsite/index.htm



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Kosher Food/Cooking

Abel Catering
Bradley Road
New Haven , CT
Phone: (203) 389-2300
(supervised by Rabbi Mosha Epstein, Bridgeport) The above establishment represents itself as “kosher supervised.” Please consult with your rabbi to determine acceptablity in your community.



Ahimsa Restaurant and Ahimsa Cafe
Restaurant: 1227 Chapel Street (corner of Howe Street)
Cafe: 1219 Chapel Street
New Haven , CT 06511
Phone: 203.786.4771
International Fusion Food. All items are strictly kosher pareve. supervised by KINAHARA Kosher (www.kinahara.org)



Carvel Ice Cream
Boston Post Road
Guilford , CT
Phone: (203) 453-3575
(supervised by Chof-K) The above establishment represents itself as “kosher supervised.” Please consult with your rabbi to determine acceptablity in your community.



Claire's Corner Copia
1000 Chapel St
New Haven , Phone: (203) 562-3888
(supervised by Rabbi David Avigdor) The above establishment represents itself as “kosher supervised.” Please consult with your rabbi to determine acceptablity in your community.



Edge of the Woods
379 Whalley Ave
New Haven , CT
Phone: (203) 787-1055
(supervised by the Va'ad Kashrus of Fairfield and by Yeshiva of New Haven) The above establishment represents itself as “kosher supervised.” Please consult with your rabbi to determine acceptablity in your community.



Kosher Donuts at Krispy Kreme
1440 Boston Post Road
Milford , CT 06460
Phone: 203 878-1283
Certified kosher donuts under the supervision of the Hartford Kashrus Commission (HKC) and inspected weekly.



Kosher Express
132 Amity Road
New Haven , CT 06515
Phone: 203 387-7889
Kosher Chinese Food and Sushi Bar



Kosher Kitchen Express
5815 Edinburgh Street
Dallas , TX 75252
Phone: 972-248-9904
Fax: 972-248-0897
A collection of recipes for holiday cooking
http://www.koshercooking.com



Shaw’s Supermarket Bakery
2100 Dixwell Ave
Hamden , CT
Phone: (203) 230-5000
(supervised by Vaad HaRabonim of Massachusetts) The above establishment represents itself as “kosher supervised.” Please consult with your rabbi to determine acceptablity in your community.



Stella's European Bakery
372 Whalley Avenue
New Haven , CT
Phone: 203 772-1779
Challah, Platters, Baked Goods and Catering (Supervision by the Rabbinical Counsel of New England)



Stop & Shop Supermarket Bakery
2335 Dixwell Ave
Hamden , CT
Phone: (203) 248-9615
(supervised by Vaad HaRabonim of Massachusetts) The above establishment represents itself as “kosher supervised.” Please consult with your rabbi to determine acceptablity in your community.



Stop & Shop Supermarket Bakery
112 Amity Road
New Haven , CT
Phone: (203) 389-8600
(supervised by Vaad HaRabonim of Massachusetts) The above establishment represents itself as “kosher supervised.” Please consult with your rabbi to determine acceptablity in your community.



The Jewish Holiday Kitchen