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Dec 29, 2017

SCSU Establishes New Hillel Chapter

The Jewish community has always stressed the value of youth programs. It is easy to think that the older generation is more engaged, looking at the populations that attend our synagogue services. Yet there is far more to Judaism than worship. Programs like USY, BBYO, Birthright, and HaZamir …

Dec 29, 2017

The Towers Residence Association Dedicates Foundation Endowment Fund

By Cynthia Mindell, Special to SNH

In honor of The Towers’ 50th anniversary, their Residents’ Association has dedicated a new endowment fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven, named for Towers’ supporters Hyla and Barry Vine. Starting with a $10,000 gift, association membe…

Dec 29, 2017

From the Desk of Judy Alperin: Looking Forward to a New Beginning

As I write this column, it is Chanukah and we are wrapped in the glow of the menorah’s light and the inspiration of the miracles that occurred 2,000 years ago. Those miracles took place in Jerusalem when a small band of rebels struck back against the Syrian-Greeks to reclaim the Temple, an…

Dec 25, 2017

Judy Alperin, CEO, Named One of CT's Movers and Shakers by Jewish Ledger

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is proud to be led by our CEO, Judy Alperin, who was recently named one of the Jewish Ledger's 2017 CT Movers & Shakers. Through this tumultuous year following the December 2016 fire at the JCC building, our CEO has led our organization with tenacit…

Dec 6, 2017

Statement on US Embassy

The Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater New Haven support the statement released by the Jewish Federations of North America as follows:

 

Today, President Trump signed the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 into law. Following his announcement, The Jewish Federa…

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