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Apr 28, 2023

Craig Sklar examines ESG investing through a Jewish lens

Philanthropy has always been important to Dr. Craig Sklar.

“My father was the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust,” he says. “He always stressed the importance of giving as long as one had something to give.”

So it is no wonder that, since settling in the New Haven a…

Apr 28, 2023

Scholarship opportunities from the Jewish Foundation

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS:

All scholarships are for area students from Jewish households. All applications must be completed online by May 15. All applications are confidential and anonymously reviewed. This is a competitive process and unfortunately not all applicants will receive awards. Go to…

Apr 28, 2023

A Jewish Mother and Blue Jeans

One hundred and fifty years ago, in May 1873, a Jewish peddler turned Gold Rush merchant created the garment of choice for forty-niners and cowboys. Now, a century and a half later, blue jeans are an international symbol of independence, equality, freedom, and youth. Two Jewish men made it p…

Apr 28, 2023

Launch of Program for Local Families

 Beth Israel Synagogue in Wallingford has been awarded an impact grant by Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven for a regional outreach program. The program, Colors of My Jewish Year, will provide a series of creative, interactive educational programs for children ages 3-8 from affiliated,…

Apr 28, 2023

New Songleader Joins BEKI’s Religious School

Although she never attended religious school, Rachel Beaver, the new music education director at BINA — Congregation Beth El —Keser Israel (BEKI)’s new religious school — says her role “feels right. This is what I’m supposed to be doing, and I’ve been enjoying it so much. This …