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A Season of Gratitude

When I think back to some of my favorite memories growing up, two holidays always stand out, Thanksgiving and Chanukah. Just a few years ago the two holidays coincided and the term Thanksgivikkah was born. At the time we thought we would never use it again, but this year Chanukah begins just…

Kristallnacht Commemoration Honors Archbishop Damaskinos of Athens

All are invited to a community-wide Kristallnacht Commemoration to be held 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Sunday, November 14. This year’s Commemoration, presented by Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and with support by the American So…

Jewish Foundation Marks $75 Million and Celebrates Community Impact

by MiriYam Judd

The Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven recently announced a significant community milestone: as of Sept. 2021, the Foundation’s community assets totaled $75 million. 

The achievement reflects generous community donors, the community’s trust in the Foundation, stron…

JCARR at a press conference: we need to address the Afghan refugee crisis

Remarks presented by Jean Silk, JCARR Coordinator at Press Conference of

Senator Blumenthal, October 12, 2012

 

Good afternoon.  It is an honor to join my colleagues Chris George, Susan Schnitzer, and Bob Fishman to  speak with you today.  I want to thank Senator Blumenthal for all th…

Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Hits $75 Million in Community Assets

The Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven recently announced a significant community milestone: as of September 1, 2021, the community assets at the Foundation total $75 million. 

Dr. Craig Sklar served as Chair of the Jewish Foundation when this achievement was reached. He commented on…

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