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Created by Teens for Teens

JTE, Jewish Teen Education, is a year-old program in the Greater New Haven area created by teens for teens. JTE has completed two very successful semesters with great feedback from participating students. In the Fall of 2018, JTE will offer a range of classes, ranging from cooking and yoga t…

Three Teens Granted Scholarships for Summer in Israel

The Jewish Foundation wishes mazel tov to our Israel Experience Scholarship recipients, each of whom received a scholarship from the Jewish Foundation to attend a summer program in Israel:
• Sophia Bruce for Habonim 
D’ror-Machaneh Bonim Israel program
• Mia Sandberg for Dor L’Do…

Your Campaign Dollars at Work

By Amy Holtz
Director of Development, Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven     

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is committed to lead, build, strengthen and renew our dynamic local Jewish community while simultaneously providing support and care for Jews in Israel and through…

What Makes a Community?

By Judy Alperin

One definition I looked up said “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.” Another said “a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.” The Greater New Haven Je…

Community update June 16, 2017

The work continues since the decision to return to our Jewish community building on Amity Road.  Once Svigals + Partners came onboard as the project architect, workshops occurred focusing on three category areas:

  • Yeladim, Café, Public Space & Security 
  • Office, Rental, & Program Space…

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