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Hebrew High School of New England names new president
WEST HARTFORD – David Rosen of West Hartford has been appointed president of the Hebrew High School of New England (HHNE) for 2013-2014. Long active in communal affairs, Rosen has… Read more
Military Honors
At its 2013 National Convention in Richmond, Va., the Jewish War Veterans of the USA unanimously conferred a Life Honorary Membership upon Dr. Linda S. Schwartz, CT Commissioner of Veterans… Read more
Vote to help prevent elder abuse
Jewish Senior Services Center for Elder Abuse Prevention is one of two Connecticut organizations selected as a national finalist in Toyota’s “100 Cars for Good” program, in which 100 non-profits… Read more
B’NAI MITZVAH
SOPHIE BEIGLEITER, daughter of Crystal and Jeffrey Beigleiter, will celebrate her bat mitzvah on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 12 at Beth El Temple in West Hartford. ARIEL CAPLAN, daughter of Hannah… Read more
Robert Yass elected Board chairman of Hartford Federation
WEST HARTFORD – Robert K. Yass of West Hartford has been elected chair of the Board of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. Yass was elected at the organization’s recent… Read more
Chaifetz Family Hospice names new medical director
FAIRFIELD – Dr. Andrea Ruskin has been appointed medical director of Chaifetz Family Hospice of Jewish Senior Services in Fairfield. In her new role, Ruskin will help terminally ill patients… Read more
B’NAI MITZVAH
JASON BUCKMAN, son of Carin and Ronald Buckman, will celebrate his bar mitzvah on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Beth El Temple in West Hartford. LEXI GELLERMAN, daughter of Sue and Jeff… Read more
ADL to Honor Fairfield Residents
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) will present the 2013 Daniel R. Ginsberg Humanitarian Award to Nancy and Bill Zisson and Judith Altman at Centennial Gala on Sunday, Oct. 20 in Greenwich…. Read more
Mike Krajewski joins Sharks swim team staff
WEST HARTFORD —Mike Krajewski of East Hampton has been appointed assistant coach of the Mandell JCC Sharks Swim Team, it was announced recently by David Laudati, the team’s head coach…. Read more
West Hartford educators recognized for innovative programming
WEST HARTFORD – Several Jewish educators in the greater Hartford area are the recipients of awards presented by the Commission on Jewish Education & Leadership (CJEL). The educators received their… Read more
