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Welcoming Our New Israeli Emissaries

by Amalya Brownstein Young Emmissary Coordinator, Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven

It is with great pleasure that I introduce Tal Azizi (right) and Li-on Avraham (left), our newest Young Emmissaries from Israel. To those unfamiliar with the program, this is a ten-month-long volunteer …

JCARR’s Generosity: A Family’s Story

by MiriYam Judd Shalom New Haven Intern

It’s easy to take the small things for granted. Driving to school. Going to work. Talking to your friends. Raising a family. These are things that come naturally to us; it almost seems like nobody would not be able to do them. 

But not everyone ha…

Pilates Studio Expanded at the JCC

The Pilates studio, which opened at the JCC of Greater New Haven this past winter, is now expanding. “Pilates is such a beneficial method of strengthening your core and improving overall wellness that we are not surprised to see more and more JCC members adding it to their basic routines,�…

On Your Mark, Get Set, Bagel Run!

by Monique Fontes Shalom New Haven Staff

The 9th Annual Murray Lender 5K Bagel Run sponsored by Titan Energy will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the JCC of Greater New Haven. Enjoy music, professional race timing, post-event festivities, and fun for runners and walkers of all ages…

There is a mezuzah on Winnie the Pooh’s door

by Yelena Gerovich New American Acculturation Coordinator 

Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh stories have delighted youngsters for over 90 years. These classic children’s stories portray Christopher Robin and his assortment of animal friends, including a bear named Winnie the Pooh, who, with the…

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