Israel Gaza Update

Israel has launched defensive military action against Hamas targets in Gaza. After months, if not years, of unprovoked rocket attacks from Hamas, Israel has taken the action required to protect her people. The conditions leading up to Israel's military actions have been clear for some time: Hamas' declaration to destroy Israel, Hamas' huge increase of sophisticated weapons used to target Israeli civilians and the 2006 capture and retention of Gilad Shalit. For more information, click here.

Save The Dates!

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More Mouths To Feed At Kosher Pantry In West Hartford

From the "Little Odessa" neighborhood of Russian immigrants on Farmington Avenue to the middle class neighborhoods of suburban Hartford, the recession has hit the area's Jewish community hard. more

Middletown Jewish Community Joins Federation Family

“May you go from strength to strength” takes on a new meaning as the vibrant Jewish community of Middletown officially joins the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford family. Click here for more.

Corporate Partners Program

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I AM...Performing A Mitzvah

Click here to read Hartford Courant feature about Yachad student Jaclyn Rubin

Fight Poverty

The Greater Hartford Jewish community is mobilizing to fight poverty. Click here for story.

Host Families for Israeli Teens

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We’re Here For You.

Families are hurting. Children are stressed. Couples are calling for help. Kosher Food Pantry use is up over 50%. Seniors are worried. An economic downturn is here, but we won’t let down those who depend on us. Click here to get help and give help.

IRA Charitable Rollover Extended

As part of the recent financial rescue package, Congress has voted to retroactively extend the IRA charitable rollover provision from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009. more