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Introducing PJ Our Way

PJ Library® programming for kids ages 9-12 now available in the greater New Haven community with expansion of PJ Our Way

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is excited to announce that we are expanding our PJ Library program by adding PJ Our Way, a new chapter of PJ Library for k…

Could Milk Replace Wine? - COVID-19 Maimonides Response Fund Impact

“Rabbi, does Chabad have any extra food cards available? Even $50?”

Helen* sounded hesitant, almost apologetic. I was shocked. We have known Helen and her husband Michael for over 20 years. They live a simple life, work two jobs each, and pay their bills. They have never asked for anyth…

Educating and Inquiring: What’s More Jewish than That?

By Sarah Lessing
Freelance Writer

Many local Jewish children have grown into strong, devoted adults before leaving Greater New Haven to start careers across the country. Dr. Michal Raucher is one of them; she grew up in Hamden and is currently an assistant professor of Jewish studies at Rut…

Plant Trees and Connect the Past with the Future

By Yelena Gerovich
New American Acculturation Program Coordinator

Someone who plants trees, or is involved in education, knows that it is about connecting the past to the future. Even when you do not see the fruit, you believe that it is burgeoning and is already on its way. The Jewish Fede…

Energy Savings to Support The Towers’ Efforts to Combat Food Insecurity

The Towers' meal subsidy program will continue through September 2021, when The Towers will begin seeing the benefits from the Co-Generator., which will provide approximately 40% of the energy needed to run the Tower One side of our building.

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