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JCARR NEWS FEBRUARY 19, 2023

REFUGEE SHABBAT

This is the fifth year that HIAS (Hebrew Aid and Immigration Society) suggested Refugee Shabbat as an opportunity to learn about and reflect on the refugee crisis. Congregations locally and around the world participate. JCARR congregations chose a variety of ways to dedicate…

JCARR NEWS REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT UPDATES JANUARY 19, 2023

As 2023 begins, JCARR is grateful for many things.  

 

UKRAINIAN FAMILY UNITED

We are thrilled that the Ukrainian family members are now re-united and settling into their apartment.  We look forward to assisting them as they work towards independence. 

We are thankful for the suppor…

JCARR NEWS REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT UPDATES DECEMBER 30, 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, JCARR wishes you all a happy, healthy new year.  May it be a year filled with loving relationships, joy, peace, and good health. There is much to reflect on and be grateful for. 

Here are a few things we’re grateful for. Milestone celebrations, new beginnings,…

Rosh Hashanah on the Table

Autumn Gazpacho (Pareve)
 
(JNS) A slice of multigrain bread gives this a gentle, nutty texture. If preferred, substitute challah.
 
Ingredients:
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1½-2 cups bottled Bloody Mary mix*
Juice of ½ lemon
½ cucumber, peeled and cut in chunks
1 medium …

Shabbat is a Time for Reflection at Camp Laurelwood

For over 85 years, Camp Laurelwood — Connecticut’s only Jewish overnight camp — has worked to build a kinder world that is reflected through a strong and vibrant Jewish community. How do we do that? Among other things, each week we bring our campers together for a Shabbat rich in Jewis…

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