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Aug 25, 2017

Comic Relief Event Aids Immigrant Bail Fund

The interfaith community is uniting for “Comic Relief” to support the Immigrant Bail Fund on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. at Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Road in Hamden. The evening, which is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, features the comic genius …

Aug 25, 2017

Say Hello to Our New Young Emissaries

The new Young Emissaries from Israel have arrived! Rotem Linchevski lives in Moshav B’nai Zion, near Ra’anana, with his parents and younger brother and sister. In high school, his major was music and psychology/sociology.

Talya Machpood lives in Eilat, Israel’s southernmost city, with…

Aug 25, 2017

Jewish Family Service Guides Parents with Entire Adoption Process

by Amy Pressman, Director of Marketing, Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven

Making the choice to adopt a baby is often not an easy one. There are many emotions and decisions that come into play. The wait for a child can be long. Paperwork can be tedious. Eligibility requirements can …

Aug 25, 2017

This Year Marks 40th Anniversary of Holocaust Memorial

by Jeannette Brodeur, Editor, Shalom New Haven

This year’s special Kever Avot service coincides with the 40th anniversary of the New Haven Holocaust Memorial, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. at the memorial, which is located in Edgewood Park on Whalley Avenue in New Haven.

Th…

Aug 25, 2017

JFS Launching New Divorce Support Group

Moving on after a divorce can be challenging. There are ups and downs, and feelings that can be hard to discuss with others who haven’t been through the same experience.

JFS of Greater New Haven is starting a support group to create a sense of community for those who are divorced, divorci…

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