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Dec 3, 2018

From Venezuela to Israel - the Miracle of Tony Reichler

Born to an Israeli father who emigrated from the Jewish State to Venezuela, Tony flipped the script by leaving Venezuela for Israel at age 16 as part of Na’ale: The World’s Jewish High School, a Jewish Agency program which allows parents in Jewish communities abroad to register their 10t…

Dec 2, 2018

Celebrating Hanukkah in Greater New Haven by honoring other cultures

Written By Ed Stannard for the New Haven Register.

Photo by Amold Gold / Hearst Connecticut Media 

 

NEW HAVEN — Aminah, a Syrian refugee chef who in two years has learned more than passable English and started her own catering business, will be joining the local Jewish community tod…

Dec 1, 2018

Opening the Door to Welcome People of All Abilities

JCC Forms New Partnership with Chapel Haven Community

The JCC of Greater New Haven is now partnering with Chapel Haven Schleifer Center, an award-winning, nationally accredited school and transition program for adults with disabilities in New Haven, to open up their facilities and programmi…

Nov 30, 2018

Why Gerry Barker Gives to Federation

When asked about why he gives to the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, this is what Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Board Member Gerry Barker had to say: 

"When Debbie and I first decided to support the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, we thought we are giving funds to …

Nov 29, 2018

Hanukkah Fire Safety - Co-branded with Woodbridge FD

The Sabbath and Jewish holidays are a time of family gatherings, celebrated with special foods, songs and customs. Many holy days and observances, as well as the weekly Sabbath, are a time for traditional cooking and candle rituals.

However, without safety precautions, these customa…

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