The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven embarked on a community study in 2020 to ensure a professional analysis of the changing priorities of our Jewish community.
With the professional guidance of the Melior Group and Panoramic Strategy, and a committed group of volunteers, a strategic …
It is cold outside and you wonder if the winter is ever going to end. However, there are actually a lot of interesting things you can do during the cold season, both indoors and outdoors. Did you know that colder temperatures help people think more clearly? Research shows that people perform…
On Wednesday mornings, 11 am to 12 noon, from late November to late-May, people gather at Congregation Or Shalom in Orange to explore the ancient texts of the Jewish tradition and the light they shed on issues of our own day.
Past topics have included: “Three Ideas that Changed the World;�…
On the evening of November 19, Congregation Or Shalom celebrated a double-mitzvah, as they honored Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus for his 40 years of service to the congregation as it’s spiritual leader and celebrated the symbolic burning of Or Shalom's mortgage.
The mortgage burning was made possi…
When Carl S. Klorman found out he was being honored with Westville Synagogue’s Dedication Award, he was both proud and puzzled. After all, just about the only thing he did at shul is come to minyan most mornings and many evenings and most holidays. On Shabbat and holidays, he sat near the …
