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Nov 6, 2018

Flaherty Interns in Israel for Ethiopian National Project

by Hannah Flaherty
Special for SNH

My name is Hannah Flaherty. I’m 20 years old and I spent the summer interning at the Ethiopian National Project (ENP) in Jerusalem. ENP is a non-profit dedicated to providing additional educational assistance to Ethiopian-Israeli children in an effort to…

Nov 6, 2018

Tips for End-of-Year 2018 Charitable Giving

Charitable Giving Opportunity Available for Those 70 ½ and Older

WHAT TO DO IN ORDER TO ENSURE YOU CAN CLAIM A CHARITABLE DEDUCTION FOR 2018:

  • For donations of cash (including checks), your donation must be either postmarked or personally delivered to the not-for-profit organization on o…

Nov 6, 2018

Why Gallant Created Her Lion of Judah Endowment

by Suzanne Gallant
Special to Shalom New Haven

My family has been involved with the Jewish Federation since before The United Jewish Appeal and the Jewish Community merged and became Jewish Federations. My grandfather and my parents were deeply devoted to Jewish causes. In fact, as a teen, …

Nov 6, 2018

Group Helps Families Explore Adoption

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven is planning an Infant Adoption Homestudy Group.

Homestudy courses are offered by JFS periodically throughout the year for families interested in adopting infants and younger children. This group helps families prepare to be parents and to decide wh…

Nov 6, 2018

JFS Launches Ken’s Closet Program for Community

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven (JFSGNH) is excited to launch a new program called Ken’s Closet, clothing for men and women.

This program honors the memory of the late Ken Sperling, who had a passion for JFSGNH, as well as a clear understanding of how looking presentable positi…

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