STEM and Stability for Israel’s Future Scientists

The Israeli nonprofit Ofanim, founded in 2004 by Dr. Chaim Dahan, promotes equal opportunities in STEM education for children in Israel’s rural communities. The organization has concentrated their efforts in the north of Israel, where many communities have been under the threat of attack, …

STEM and Stability for Israel’s Future Scientists

The Israeli nonprofit Ofanim, founded in 2004 by Dr. Chaim Dahan, promotes equal opportunities in STEM education for children in Israel’s rural communities. The organization has concentrated their efforts in the north of Israel, where many communities have been under the threat of attack, …

Jewish Family Services Shares Warm Light with Those in Need

During this season of lights, we celebrate the essential support Jewish Family Services (JFS) brings to our community during times of transition and vulnerability. JFS’s programs serve people regardless of income, age, or religious observance — and Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford i…

Woman of Impact: Risa Filkoff

What role does the Jewish community play in your life today, and how have you found your place in it?

It gives me great satisfaction to be a part of the Jewish community. In all of my volunteer roles, I believe  I’m contributing to something larger than myself. In particular, many people…

Woman of Impact: Radenka Maric

Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman making a notable impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Radenka Maric, president of the University of Connecticut (UConn) since 2022. Born and raised in the former Yugoslavia, Maric earned her bachelor's and master's degrees …