In response to rising incidents of hate in our communities, the Jewish Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), in tandem with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), celebrated the recent passage of new, tougher hate crimes legislation in Connecticut.
This bill, slated to become…
Ariel Blau joins the JFS team as its newest licensed psychotherapist. Ariel grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is ready to assist both English and Spanish speaking members of our community. He was a Professor of Experimental Performance and Creativity at Evergreen State College in Washi…
How did it all start? From what humble beginnings? From whose dreams? Aided by the memories of many individuals, we have gleaned the following history of the work of many dedicated volunteers whose names were never recorded. Camp Laurelwood has grown through the generosity and efforts of man…
Jewish camping has longstanding roots in Greater New Haven. As early as 1931 community leaders felt that Jewish camping experience was of paramount importance. It was then that Women’s Auxiliary group of the Young Men’s Hebrew Association of the Jewish Community Center (JCC) sat forth to…
Touch-A-Truck was a blast this year! Many thanks to all of our sponsors, trucks, and entertainers who joined us! Ezra students and parents did an amazing job face painting. We had a super cool magic show, pony rides, vendors, train rides, bounce house, obstacles course, food, and prizes! Tha…
