Press Releases

Israel Under Fire

Over the last two days, more than 180 rockets have been fired from Gaza at civilian targets in Israel’s southern border communities.

 

What We Know

 

  • Dozens of rocket sirens were sounded throughout the night last night, sending families running to shelters.
  • 11 Israelis were rep…

JAFI Update on the Situation at the Gaza Border

The following update on the situation at the Gaza border comes to us from our partners at The Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI). To learn more about their work in Israel and the diaspora, visit www.jewishagency.org.

The Jewish Agency for Israel supports residents enduring months of rockets…

Update on the Basic Law: Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People

From the Desk of Judy Alperin
​CEO, Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven

The Jewish people have been on a spiritual journey these past few weeks — and especially these past few days as we have entered into the 9 days of mourning before Tisha B’Av, which begins at sundown this Sat…

Silverstein Exhibition at BEKI Runs Until Aug. 18

Time is running out for the Jewish year and also for the opportunity to see Joel Silverstein, The Hebrew Bible: Real and Imagined. This art exhibition will close August 18, to be replaced by BEKI’s annual “Off Our Walls” High Holy Day exhibit, featuring Jewish-themed artwork from the h…

Cheshire Native Chosen for Next Gen Fellowship

Cheshire Connecticut native and Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) of Greater Boston staff member, Karen Nahary, has been chosen to participate in the Next Gen Jewish Federation Fellowship, made possible by the Jim Joseph Foundation. This fellowship gives Nahary the opportunity to develop …

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