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Apr 28, 2023

The Jewish Federation: Partnering in Refugee Resettlement

When in late 2015, the Syrian refugee crisis filled the news, the image of the body of a three-year-old boy on a beach in Turkey grabbed our attention. In response to the question, “What can we do?” the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and representatives of local synagogues determ…

Apr 28, 2023

Dignity Grows Continues to Make a Difference

In March, volunteers and staff came together to pack close to 500 Dignity Grows tote bags at two packing parties attended by a total of 27 volunteers.

The parties, held on March 7 and 27 at the Greater New Haven Jewish Community Center, were organized by Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish…

Apr 28, 2023

AT THE JCC Healthy Bones

Keeping our bones healthy and strong is an essential part of maintaining good health and mobility, especially as we age.

Bones are living tissue that can regenerate which is how broken bones can heal over time. With over 200 bones in the human body, their function is not only to provide str…

Apr 28, 2023

A Week in the Life of JCC Preschool Sports and Recreation

The Sports and Recreation Department provides fun and exercise to all at the Jewish Community Center—and our Beverly Levy Early Learning Center Students certainly takes advantage of all they have to offer!

Preschool student Ana participates in activities almost every day. “My favorite c…

Apr 28, 2023

On the road in Israel

In 2020, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven invested in a strategic study to determine communal priorities. Israel fell on the bottom of the list. In order to reconnect and showcase the support New Haven provides Israel, a Connecticut community trip was planned in collaboration with …

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