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Women ’s Philanthropy The Lion Behind the Pin

By Ally Grubman, Women’s Philanthropy Intern 

The first in a series of articles highlighting Federation’s local Women’s Philanthropy donors.

donors. Gold lion-shaped pins adorned with radiant diamonds and colorful stones are emblematic of the international symbol of philanthropy, th…

JCARR Welcomes Ninth Refugee Family

Refugees aren’t the only ones filled with high anxiety and excited anticipation, as they prepare to arrive on American shores and begin a new life. Volunteers with the JCARR (Jewish Community for Refugee Resettlement) feel that way too as a new family arrives and the stage is set for what …

Israel Scholarship Recipient Recounts Her Life-Changing Journey

By Hailey Weissman

During the summers of 2021 and 2022 I went to Ramah Sports Academy (RSA) where I enjoyed living with and spending time with Israeli staff and campers. When my time at RSA experience came to an end I was excited to see what my next summer adventure would be. Since my older…

RESTORING HISTORY: The Forgotten Jewish Cemetery

Sol Rosenkranz was committed to preserving the heritage of an abandoned Jewish cemetery nestled in central Poland, in the small town of Krośniewice. From the moment this sacred ground was revitalized in 2014 until Sol’s passing in 2019, he dedicated himself to preserving the memories it h…

STRENGTHENING THE SHIELD: Celebrating $1 Million for Jewish Security

The Arthur Eder Family Fund of the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven is dedicated to safeguarding the Greater New Haven Jewish Community by granting Security Funds to local Jewish institutions. Since 2019, this Fund has provided grants totaling over $1 million to 25 synagogues, Chabad c…

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