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About Us

Jewish Federation serves as Greater Hartford’s hub for Jewish life. Our mission is to keep our community safe, connected, and equipped with the resources needed to flourish—both through our own programming and the work of the Jewish agencies we fund. 

 

From community security to leadership development, advocacy to education, Federation coordinates resources and builds partnerships that strengthen every aspect of Jewish life. We fund social services, support synagogues and day schools, provide security training, and maintain vital connections with Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

Core Values

  • Act with kavod: We always treat others with honor, respect, and dignity
  • Share the hineni attitude: We boldly respond to need with “Here I am!”
  • Work b'yachad: We work together to achieve what we cannot accomplish alone.
  • Do what it takes: We pursue our shared objectives with determination and resourcefulness. 
  • ChesedLearning and grow:  We commit to continuous development to meet our community's changing needs. 

Purpose

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford’s foundational purpose is to build, support, and inspire a flourishing Jewish community.

 

Promise

We will use our resources and talents to:

  • Fund organizations that protect and elevate Jewish life.
  • Plan for a safe and prosperous future for Jewish people at home and abroad.
  • Connect Jewish people within our community—and to Jewish communities around the world.
  • Advocate for Jewish issues at local, state, and federal levels. 
  • Educate regarding Jewish values, culture, and interests.
  • Protect Jewish life wherever it is found. 

Towns we serve

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford serves 41 towns across central Connecticut, supporting synagogues, Jewish schools, social service agencies, and individuals throughout our community

Avon
Barkhamsted
Berlin
Bloomfield
Bristol
Burlington
Canton
Cromwell
East Granby
East Hartford
East Windsor
Ellington
Enfield
Farmington
Glastonbury
Granby
Hartford
Hebron
Manchester
Meriden
Middletown

New Britain
New Hartford
Newington
Plainville
Rockville
Rocky Hill
Simsbury
Somers
South Windsor
Southington
Stafford Springs
Suffield
Tolland
Unionville
Vernon
West Hartford
West Simsbury
Wethersfield
Windsor
Windsor Locks

EMPLOYMENT

We provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Federation is always interested to learn about energetic professionals who would like to work in the Jewish community. Any open positions are listed below. Unless otherwise indicated in the position description, please submit your resume to: Application for Employment, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, Zachs Campus, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite C, West Hartford, CT 06117, or jobs@jewishhartford.org.

NOTICE: Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Open Positions

We're sorry, there are no open positions at this time.  Please check back often.

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