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Jul 5, 2019

Lynn Bullard Retires After 30+ Years of Service!

It was with mixed emotions that the staff of the JCC and of the Beverly Levy Early Childhood Center bade farewell to longtime BLELC Director Lynn Bullard at the end of May, after more than 30 years of service to the families of our community. Lynn shepherded thousands of children through our…

Jul 5, 2019

Inaugural Isadore E. “Zeke” Still Award for Campaign Excellence

by MiriYam Judd

Shalom New Haven Intern

Every year in late August, Ken Cohen comes to the Jewish Federation Offices and selects donor cards. He begins contacting donors to secure pledges for our annual campaign. Within 30 to 45 days, he manages to complete all of his solicitations. 

A ph…

Jul 5, 2019

Alternative Shabbat Experiences this Summer

by Talya Hyman Shalom New Haven Intern

This summer, experience the enjoyment of Shabbat with congregations throughout Greater New Haven as services are conducted beneath the stars, by a lake, and even on the beach!  

Many community members are looking for an environment in which to exper…

Jul 5, 2019

HONORABLE MENSCHEN: Rabbi Reena Judd

HONORABLE MENSCHEN: Rabbi Reena Judd Shares her Perspective on Being a “Rabbi-ing Rabbi”

by Talya Hyman Shalom New Haven Intern

Those who have spent more than a couple of minutes in the vibrant presence of Rabbi Reena Judd, the Quinnipiac University campus rabbi, know that her rabbinic…

Jul 5, 2019

New ADL Report: Anti-Semitic Incidents in Connecticut Remain High

The number of reported anti-Semitic incidents in Connecticut declined slightly in 2018 but remained near-historic levels according to new data released in late April by the ADL (Anti-Defamation League). There were 39 incidents of anti-Jewish harassment, vandalism and assault reported in 2018…

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