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Jun 28, 2023

The Judaica Project Impact Grant

The Judaica Project is one of eight outstanding community initiatives made possible by generous funding from a Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven 2023 Impact Grant.
 
A collaboration between the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven (JHSGNH) and Rabbi Reena Judd of the Peter …

Jun 28, 2023

New Haven's Andy Sarkany takes an emotional journey w/ March of the Living

On April 19, 2023, Andy Sarkany, a resident of New Haven, walked through the gates of the notorious Auschwitz concentration camp, as part of a delegation of 27 adult members of Connecticut’s Jewish community, most of them, like Sarkany, Holocaust survivors. Sarkany, the longtime Donor Serv…

Jun 28, 2023

The 'Three Weeks' -- the saddest period on the Jewish calendar -- July 6

By Rabbi Josh Pernick 
 
By the year 70 CE, there had been a degree of Jewish political autonomy in the land of Israel for over 200 years, but this autonomy was wavering. The story of the Maccabean revolt of 200 years prior was now ancient memory. The Greeks were no longer the regional s…

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…

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