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Life-Changing Experience Inspired Skolnick to Create Her LOJE

Over 20 years ago, Judy Skolnick had a life-changing experience and ever since, she has been changing the lives of others through philanthropy. Her most recent act of generosity was to create a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) at the Jewish Foundation. Her LOJE will perpetuate her Lion of Juda…

Camp Laurelwood Team Is Growing

by Camp Laurelwood Staff for SNH

Jennifer Gelband has joined our team as the Director of Community Outreach and Engagement. Jennifer is originally from New Haven and worked around the country as a journalist, publicist and corporate marketing professional for years before returning to Conn…

BEKI Exhibit Features Works of World-Renowned Mask-Maker

Work by Beckie Kravetz, a sculptor and mask-maker, will be on display at Beth El – Keser Israel in New Haven from January 30 to March 31. The exhibit will feature Purim-themed masks as well as other theatrical and art masks.

Kravetz studied at the Yale School of Drama, Taller de Madera in…

Rashba Appointed CEO of Jewish Family Service

Amy G. Rashba, LCSW, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven (JFSGNH). “We are thrilled that Amy has accepted this leadership role,” said Linda Caplan, JFSGNH Board President. “Her energy and devotion to JFS is inspiring.”

Rashba’s …

Local Student Empowered by IsraAID Experience in Philippines

by Emmy Roday
Special for SNH

This past summer, as a Humanitarian Fellow, I interned with IsraAID -- an international, non-governmental organization that provides emergency relief and long-term development to populations affected by disaster.

In 47 countries, IsraAID has provided millions …

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