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Jun 28, 2023

Celebrating Generosity: Women's Philanthropy Wishes 'Hats Off' to Donors

Over 120 women filled the Vine Family Auditorium at the Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building on June 1 for Hats Off: Women's Philanthropy's 2023 Campaign Closing. Local author Nancy Gerber's memoir, "Burnt Toast," captivated the audience with tales of her immigrant grandmother, and Ann…

Jun 28, 2023

Popular Self-Care Method: Melt™

An acronym for Myofascial Energetic Length Technique, MELT™ is a method of self-treatment providing therapy for the body’s connective tissue known as fascia. Under the direction of a certified Melt Method Practitioner, practicing Melt has been proven to improve flexibility, provide…

Jun 28, 2023

Why the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is music to my ears!

A MESSAGE FROM JEWISH FEDERATION PRESIDENT GERRY BAKER
 
I love folk music. I find this genre to be quite soothing, somewhat emotional, very poetic and the melodies simply wonderful. A little game I enjoy is thinking of a song that reflects the mood I am in or the situation I am facing,…

Apr 28, 2023

Craig Sklar examines ESG investing through a Jewish lens

Philanthropy has always been important to Dr. Craig Sklar.

“My father was the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust,” he says. “He always stressed the importance of giving as long as one had something to give.”

So it is no wonder that, since settling in the New Haven a…

Apr 28, 2023

Scholarship opportunities from the Jewish Foundation

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS:

All scholarships are for area students from Jewish households. All applications must be completed online by May 15. All applications are confidential and anonymously reviewed. This is a competitive process and unfortunately not all applicants will receive awards. Go to…

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