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Who Cares for the Caregivers?

You may feel that there is nowhere to turn, that you are alone in the struggle to be the best caregiver you can be. But you are not alone. In this group, members each have a chance to express what they are going through and receive appropriate feedback from gro…

Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger Exhibit

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger is pleased to bring “This Is Hunger” to New Haven as part of a 10-month national tour. “This Is Hunger” is a first-of-its-kind interactive exhibit, housed in a 53-foot-long trailer that expands on both sides. It was designed to raise awareness about…

Preparing for What's Next

By Judy Alperin

I’ve been able to visit our historic homeland Israel many times, beginning when I was 16 years old with BBYO. As we are about to celebrate Israel’s 69th birthday, there is much to be proud of, and yet still so much that can be divisive. Differing opinions is the Jewish …

Jewish Farmers in Eastern Connecticut on CPTV

As part of Jewish Heritage Month, CPTV will broadcast Jerry Fischer’s movie about Jewish Farmers in Eastern Connecticut on Thursday, May 25, at 8 p.m., with a weekend repeat.  

This historical documentary tells the story of Jewish farmers in Eastern Connecticut, who came to the U.S. to e…

Community Update May 5, 2017

It’s been 5 months since the fire in our JCC building disrupted and displaced our community. So much has happened during those months and we have finally reached a pivotal moment in our process.

To recap about the building:

  • Fire broke out in the men’s spa sauna on December 5, 2016
  • 3…

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