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UConn Stamford joint Holocaust & Israel Independence Day program
STAMFORD –The Center for Judaic & Middle Eastern Studies at UConn at Stamford will present a wide array of courses and programs for the spring of 2012, including several new… Read more
Movers & Shakers: A Look Back
2005 was the first year the Jewish Ledger created its list of “Movers & Shakers” – people who, in the estimation of the newspaper’s publisher and editorial staff, had made… Read more
[This is not your mother’s] Matzah Ball in Stamford
Young Jews looking for something fun to do on the evening of Dec. 24, while the non-Jewish world is otherwise occupied can let their hair down at the” Matzah Ball”… Read more
A Menorah at the Mansion
When Governor Malloy expressed a desire to add a menorah to the holiday decorations at the Governor’s Mansion, Barbara Gordon of West Hartford did more than track down a loaner…she… Read more
Chanukah on the Go
WOODBRIDGE – Lots of families hit the road during winter break – and if you plan to be among them it may mean you won’t be home for Chanukah. Good… Read more
Gov. Malloy to join rabbis in marking start of Chanukah
Governor Dannel P. Malloy will join a delegation of rabbis to light the first candle of Chanukah at the State Capitol on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 1:00 p.m. The rabbis,… Read more
Memorial tribute to Dr. Michael Neumann z”l
WEST HARTFORD — Rabbi Professor Daniel Hershkowitz, Israel’s minister of science and technology will deliver a lecture on “Israel: Science and Technology Power” at Beth David Synagogue in West Hartford… Read more
Spotlight on… Ben Adler, Community Leader
WEST HARTFORD — Bronx native Ben Adler credits two early influences for his lifelong involvement in the Jewish community. His mother was president of the Bronx Jewish Community Council, and… Read more
Director of UJF of Gr. Stamford steps down
STAMFORD – After six years heading United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien (UJF), executive vice president Martin Greenberg is taking a position with Jewish Federations of… Read more
Bring Israel into your home
Volunteers are needed to serve as host families for approximately 60 Israeli high school teens who are expected to participate in Trinity College’s annual fire fighting robot contest his spring. … Read more
