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Learning to lead
With the teachings of Stephen R. Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and the words of the Torah and sayings of our sages as their guide, educators at the… Read more
“One of the best days of my life”
Larry Little, a resident of the Jewish Association for Community Living group home in West Hartford, had his spirits sent soaring recently, when some very special friends stopped by to… Read more
Partying for a cause
On March 9, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich (JFS) hosted its 30th Anniversary Gala, JFS of Greenwich Casino Night, at the Woman’s Club of White Plains. Chaired by Shannon Green… Read more
Celebrating Dr. Seuss
Children from the Mandell JCC’s Beatrice Fox Auerbach Early Childhood Center, Lollipop Tree Nursery School, Solomon Schechter Day School and Noah’s Ark Preschool attended a Dr. Seuss 109th birthday celebration… Read more
Holocaust Commemoration Day ceremony at the State Capitol, April 12
Hartford – “Never Again: Heading the Warning Signs” is the theme of the 35th Annual Holocaust Commemoration Day ceremony to be held in the Senate Chambers of the Connecticut State… Read more
Standing with the IDF
On Feb. 28 more than 30 students at Greenwich High School heard two Israeli soldier-students, Yishai and Sharon, recount their personal experiences and share insights of serving in the Israeli… Read more
Working out in Westport
Gabrielle Hazan (left) and Kelly Mansdorf of Westport Hadassah take a break from working at the Women in Business gathering held on Jan. 30 at KOKO Fitness in Westport.
Purim fun at B’nai Torah
Preschoolers at B’nai Torah Nursery School in Trumbull celebrated Purim with costumes, home made masks and groggers, hamantaschen, and loads of fun.
Watch out, Haman!
Ari may not be two years old just yet – but that doesn’t mean he’s not tough enough to shake a fist at Haman! Once Ari had his special Purim… Read more
Diploma Day in Bridgeport
Merkaz Community High School for Judaic Studies held its graduation recently at Congregation B’nai Israel in Bridgeport. A program of the Jewish Center for Community Services of Eastern Fairfield County,… Read more












