When Rachel Light came up with the idea of having the children of Beth El–Keser Israel [BEKI] sing at the March 2022 installation of Rabbi Eric Woodward, she didn’t realize she was launching what would become the congregation’s new Youth Choir. Rachel recruited Joshua Perry--who, like …
This summer I had the opportunity to travel to Israel for five weeks with Camp Young Judaea in New Hampshire. The fact that my trip was delayed by a year, due to Covid, made me appreciate the opportunity on another level.
We were able to travel all over the country and had experiences and m…
Year four of the Jewish Foundation’s security grants cycle begins January 15, 2023 (and deadline is August 13, 2023). This security grants initiative, for synagogues, day schools, JCC, and Camp Laurelwood (from the Arthur Eder Family Fund, in memory of Arthur & Yvette Eder) has awarded $79…
Donna and Sid Levine have established a new fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven in memory of their beloved fathers, Morris and Max, z’l. The Fund is intended to support the important work of the Jewish Historical Society, including maintaining and expanding its extensive arc…
Scholarships offered are needs-based as well as needs-blind for high school seniors from Jewish households. All applications must be completed online by May 13, 2023. All applications are confidential and anonymously reviewed. Awards range from $500 - $3,000 This is a competitive applicati…
