May 1, 2020 Dear Member of Congress: We, the undersigned 192 national, state, and local Jewish organizations from around the United States, recognize that our country's needs during the COVID-19 crisis are vast, but strongly urge you to ensure that our country’s response to the COVID-19 pa…
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated a re-imagination of volunteer service once again. Thanks to the hard work of Sarah Moskowitz and Healthy Living Coordinator Dean Tinari, The Towers at Tower Lane residents are getting newly delivered programming and volunteer services.
Currently, Tow…
The national shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) is affecting our nation’s entire medical infrastructure. Particularly hard-hit are nursing homes, hospice, homecare and other front-line providers, who often do not have priority access to distribution of these vital materials. H…
Jewish Community Relations Field Adopts Six New Public Policy Positions on Key Issues at the JCPA2020 National Conference
New York, NY — On February 10, 2019, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) Delegates Assembly voted to adopt six new policy resolutions during the JCPA2020 Nat…
Since the surge of COVID-19 cases in Connecticut and the decision to close the JCC as a preventative measure, over 8,000 check-in call were made by the Jewish Federation staff and volunteers.
“We are a caring community and this is holy work,” said Judy Alperin, CEO of the Jewish Federat…
