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 custom…
By Emily Kurz
JCC Youth Programs & Family Events Coordinator
It’s that time again, the days are getting shorter, the evenings get colder, and the kids spend less and less time outdoors. Here are some simple but fun crafts that you can do with your children for the Hanukkah season.
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) condemn in the strongest possible terms the anti-Semitic and bias incidents that were brought to the public's attention on Monday night at an Amity Board of Education meeting. This climate of intoler…
Woodbridge, Connecticut - The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) condemn the launching of more than 490 rockets indiscriminately fired upon the civilian population of Israel by Hamas and Islamic Jihad terror groups in Gaza.
We offer our …
Using history as a guide, fiber artist Rachel Kanter creates tallitot for women. Inspired by the four cornered robes worn by Hebrew priests in Biblical times, and designed using vintage apron patterns from the 20th century, these tallitot bring everyday motifs of American women’s lives int…
