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Sep 30, 2020

A Higher Form of Tzedakah (Charity)

By Sarah Lessing

When COVID-19 began to hit our communities, many faced increased financial troubles with medical bills, unemployment and the continuous need to put food on the table. The Jewish Federation, along with the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven, decided to answer the call in…

Sep 30, 2020

Supporting Our Seniors When They Need It the Most

Our senior citizens was particularly devastated by the COVID-19 crisis and left many of our elderly neighbors in a state of loneliness and vulnerability. The Towers at Tower Lane was able to answer in a quick and caring manner with the help of the COVID-19/Maimonides Response Fund.

Sep 30, 2020

COVID-19/Maimonides Response Fund and Chabad of Westville join hands in aid

The Beit Chabad of Westville's Rabbi Chanoch and Mushka Wineberg provided support to their Jewish community during this time of need. The Jewish Federation’s COVID-19/Maimonides Response Fund enabled them to assist those who found themselves in a financial emergency.

Sep 29, 2020

$428,500 Distributed in Emergency Grants for Critical Human Needs

When Covid-19 hit our communities, many faced financial troubles with medical bills, unemployment, and food insecurity. The Jewish Federation along with the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven, responded by supporting the most vulnerable. Through their COVID-19 / Maimonides Response Fun…

Sep 24, 2020

Young Emissary Reflects on High Holidays in Israel

Noa Saitowitz, a Young Emissary for the 2018-19 school year, speaks about how her family celebrates the High Holidays in Israel.

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