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Oct 31, 2019

An Oldy but a Goody: The Continuing Relevance of the Federation Model

This article was adapted from the speech given by Annual Campaign Chair, Dr. Dena Schulman-Green, at the 2020 Mega Community Event.

Did you know that the first Jewish Federation was founded in Boston in 1895? Its mission was the same as it is today: to see to the needs of the Jewish commun…

Oct 31, 2019

Temple Emanuel's 2019 Shir Magic

"Shir Magic" is Temple Emanuel's' Annual Musical Program in memory of Rabbi Jerry Brieger z"l. Brieger was known not only for his vast knowledge of all things Jewish, but also for his sleight of hand tricks and his love of music. He loved to study, to teach and to sing.

“Shir Magic” Con…

Oct 31, 2019

The Greatest Summer of My Life

by Alex Infeld, Scholarship Recipient

Alex Infeld received an Israel Experience Scholarship from the Jewish Foundation to attend NIFTY in Israel-L'dor V'dor Eisner Summer Program

As I step through the airport doors into the city of Prauge, I am greeted by cheers from my new counselors. So …

Oct 31, 2019

STARTUP Through STEAM Offered at SCHA

SCHA to launch the first new educational project in North America, combining Lego robotics and STARTUP for its K-6 students!

Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy introduces a brand-new startup program for the 2019-20 school year: "STARTUP through STEAM." This innovative program is a joint ve…

Oct 24, 2019

The Jewish Community and Afula's Long Standing Relationship

The ties of Connecticut Jewish community to Afula Gilboa span at least a century.

In 1899–1900 the American Jewish Year Book records a chapter of Chovevei Zion in New London, and in 1913 Morris Mallove, a jeweler in downtown New London established the Sons of Zion. Mallove became an act…

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