Defining the Local Impact of Federation’s National Advocacy

In addition to supporting the work of local Federations such as our own, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) provides public-policy advocacy for the issues that affect our local, national, and international Jewish communities. Bob Yass, who serves in multiple capacities with both …

Jewish Free Loan Fund Offers Lifeline for Families and Businesses

Spurred by the economic hardships caused by COVID-19, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford launched the Jewish Free Loan Fund of Greater Hartford in 2020 to provide financial stability to individuals, households, and businesses throughout our community. For those in need of a hand up—not …

Local Jewish Youth Take Action in Support of Ukraine

Since the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) has provided support to those who have suffered displacement, loss, and trauma through the Ukraine Relief Fund. Together, Jewish Federations have raised more than $73 million to help the Jewis…

Caring for the Mental Health of Holocaust Survivors and Their Families

Jewish Family Services (JFS) supports the Jewish community in Greater Hartford with programming and social services for those in need. As part of this mission, JFS is honored to provide support for Holocaust survivors living in the Greater Hartford area and beyond through their Holocaust Sur…

From Rabbit Ears to Smart TVs: Hoffman SummerWood Navigates Changing Tech

Hoffman SummerWood is a Jewish independent- and assisted-living community for residents 55 and older located in West Hartford. Residents enjoy a comfortable, safe, enriching lifestyle in an environment that respects and supports their various backgrounds, interests, preferences, and beliefs…