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Oct 7, 2022

Sixth Elm City Kallah Scholar-In-Residence Program

OCT. 28-30, FEATURING RACHEL KORAZIM

Elm City Kallah is a collaboration of Westville Synagogue, Beth El-Keser Israel, and Congregation B'nai Jacob, coming together for the sixth time to create an exceptional collaborative educational experience. All of the events throughout the weekend (exc…

Oct 7, 2022

Orange houses of worship join together to help others

On Saturday, October 29, eight houses of worship in Orange will host “Tour De Faith,” a unique program that gives residents an opportunity to experience the town’s religious diversity and learn from clergy about different faiths. The October 29 program will feature “tours” of two h…

Sep 30, 2022

Making Magic: Kayla Bisbee Helps PJ Library Parents Make Connections

PJ Library doesn't happen on its own. It takes a village and, in our community, that village is made up of several talented professionals, like Kayla Bisbee. Kayla is the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven’s PJ Library program professional, tasked with connecting PJ Library parents to …

Sep 30, 2022

Redesigning BEKI’s Sanctuary to Be Inclusive

Congregation Beth El – Keser Israel in Westville is working with architect Michael Goldblum of Building Studio Architects to redesign the BEKI sanctuary. Built in 1959 for a congregation with a rabbi and cantor, a choir, and a formal, hierarchical style of services, it is no longer suited …

Sep 23, 2022

A New Year — A New President!

Warm greetings to all as I embark on this exciting adventure as the new president of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven. I am truly invigorated at the prospect of working closely with our wonderful professional staff, our many spectacular lay volunteers and our devoted religious lead…

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