Press Releases

Welcome to America: Russian Jews Continue to Thrive

By Yelena Gerovich, New American Acculturation Coordinator

The movement to free Soviet Jews was one of the most successful human rights campaigns of the 20th century. After World War II, Jews in the Soviet Union were denied the rights to live freely, to have proper job, to give proper highe…

Tashlich Offers Families Ritual of Renewal, Time to Bond with Nature

by Stacey Battat, PJ Library Professional

As the Jewish New Year approaches, the Days of Awe offer us a ”clean slate” opportunity to look at our lives and our relationships with new vision. Tashlich, traditionally practiced on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, gives us a ritual to let go…

JCL Orientation Program Set for Sept. 26

Volunteering to read at an area school for just one hour each week can completely transform the life of a child.

The Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) is offering an information and orientation session for prospective volunteers at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Woodbridge Club, 1…

The Rabbi Is In

Dear Rabbi,

I feel strange about coming to the High Holidays with my list of requests for G-d. These are supposed to be the Days of Awe, when we recognize G-d’s rulership and pray for a perfected world. How can I show up with my individual needs that seem so insignificant compared to glo…

Camp Gan Campers Unite for Good Cause

What happens when you combine 350 campers from three different camps, lots of spirit, and a fundraiser for a great cause? On July 20, Camp Gan Israel campers spent the day at Camp Gan Israel of Westport participating in an “Insane Inflatable Run” to raise funds for Chai Lifeline, an orga…

Subscribe to posts