In celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel Independence Day– the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut asked religious and day school students throughout Western and Northwestern Connecticut to make a wish for Israel, as they blew out candles on blue & white cupcakes and cakes. The Federation’s gift was met by huge smiles all around!  Pictured here is Rabbi Yehuda Brecher, principal of Yeshivah K’tana in Waterbury, who was delighted to accept the cake on behalf of his preK through 8th grade school.