As the High Holy Days approach, and we reflect on the past year and the possibilities to come, I find myself thinking about connection, community and belonging. For me, this is central to my identity as a Jew, fuels my passion for Jewish life, and inspires me as I begin our journey togeth…
When I asked Betsy Hoos for the best reason why someone would want to make the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven their philanthropic partner, Betsy responded without hesitation: “Because one gift touches many lives.” One single gift. Regardless how small.
That simple statement has …
In 2020, COVID hit — and Rebecca Gerber and her husband packed up their New York City apartment, scooped up their young daughter, and moved back home to New Haven. Her move was made easier by the Jewish Federation’s Family Outreach Coordinator Kayla Bisbee, who was instrumental in introd…
