Since 2006, the Connecticut Z’mirah Chorale has attracted singers from throughout the state to perform music of interest to Jewish audiences. Their mission is to preserve and share all types of Jewish vocal music, which reflect the rich tapestry of our people’s experience. Repertory rang…
From the Epstein Family:
Agreeing to have a total stranger become a part of your family for six months is a bit stressful. Will he like us? We don’t speak much Hebrew - how good is his English? What will he be like? Will we all get along? Will our regular household rhythms be disrupted? Ou…
By Abigail Knopf and Jake Pappas
BBYO Connecticut Valley Region
In late January, close to 400 BBYO teens and staff gathered in Hartford for the annual Winter Kallah Convention. This year’s theme was “Free to be you and me. A celebration of diversity in the Jewish Community.” Nohar Se…
As the saying goes, “More than Jews keep Shabbat, Shabbat keeps the Jews.”
On March 3, Stamford hosted its annual “Shabbat Across Stamford,” which celebrates the unity of Jews through the observance of Shabbat and the communal enjoyment of a Friday night meal. This year, the student…
By Marcy Thomaswick
Ezra Academy Faculty
This is the first year of a new program called “Teva Tuesday” in our multi-age fourth and fifth grade classroom at Ezra Academy. The program integrates secular studies, Judaic studies, science, holidays, writing and social/emotional development, …
