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Henrietta would ‘qvell’
Adam and Nancy Wahler of Westport show off the CT Region Hadassah Centennial certificate they received at the region’s meeting at the Greater New Haven Jewish Community Center in Woodbridge… Read more
Having character…on the field
The Hebrew High School of New England (HHNE) boys’ soccer team wrapped up another victorious year, winning 75% of the matches played against other private schools. The team attributes much… Read more
Teens Stand in Support of Israel
(Greater Hartford, CT) – After listening to author/teacher/poet Danny Siegel talk about making a difference in the world, students at the Jewish Teen Leaning Connection (JTConnect) decided to take a… Read more
Dear Abie…
President Obama was pleased that Abie Russ-Fishbane took the time to share his thoughts. And so, the nation’s top leader took the time to tell him so by responding personally… Read more
Special Needs Jewish Youth Group
First meeting to be held Jan. 12 A new chapter of United Synagogue Youth (USY) for Jewish young people with special needs between the ages of 12 and 21 has… Read more
Sharing the joy of Chanukah
The Hoffman SummerWood community celebrated Chanukah last month with latkes and musical entertainment – and the presentation of a special exhibit featuring the cherished menorahs of SummerWood’s residents and their… Read more
Greater New Haven stand with Israel
More than 500 people – including a slew of community leaders and dignitaries – packed into the Greater New Haven Jewish Community Center’s Vine Auditorium in Woodbridge on Tuesday, Nov…. Read more
Chanukah prep at UConn
UConn Hillel and the World Zionist Organization hosted a pre-Chanukah party for some 400 students last week at Huskies, an on-campus restaurant. The evening kicked off with a game of… Read more
Holiday Photo Contest
The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Western CT is sponsoring a Family Traditions Photo Contest this holiday season. Families are asked to share a favorite holiday tradition with the… Read more
Perform a Christmas day mitzvah!
Hebrew Health Care is seeking volunteers for its Christmas Day Mitzvah Program. Volunteers take over certain staff duties on Christmas day, so that staff members may celebrate the holiday with… Read more
