Press Releases

Statement of solidarity – Arson attack on Diyanet Mosque of New Haven

Together, the New Haven Board of Rabbis and Cantors, leaders of religious communities of the Greater New Haven Jewish community, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and its Jewish Community Relations Council, condemn in the strongest possible terms the horrific act of arson on the Di…

Remembering V-E Day

by Yelena Gerovich New American Acculturation Coordinator

This year is the 74th anniversary of V-E Day. On May 8, 1945, President Harry Truman announced “Victory-in-Europe.” Coincidentally, May 8 was also Truman’s 61st birthday. He dedicated the victory to the late President Franklin …

Camp for Kids Scholarship

Final preparations are underway at the JCC Day Camps for this summer.  The campers will enjoy swimming, archery, music and so many other enriching activities.  Unfortunately, some children in our community may not get the opportunity to participate. The JCC has received more requests
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Advocating for $5 Million to Secure Houses of Worship

The Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut stood with leaders from the Muslim and Catholic community as well as a group of bipartisan legislators to propose setting aside $5 million in the upcoming state bond package. If the proposal passes, funds would help the congregants of Connecti…

Leading with Excellence

As the umbrella organization for the Jewish community of Greater New Haven, the Jewish Federation's investments in staff development are designed to benefit the community as a whole. Most recently Amy Holtz, Jewish Federation Chief Development Officer and Derek Holodak, Jewish Federation's P…

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