JFS Financial Counseling Provides a Lifeline When Families Need It Most

"The Money Coach" is a free financial counseling service offered by Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford, a Federation partner, since 2008. Below, Certified Financial Planner Jim Goldman discusses the program he founded and extends an invitation to anyone in our community who is exper…

Secure Community Initiative Focuses on Prevention and Preparedness

In the wake of the recent hostage crisis at a Colleyville, Texas synagogue, one survivor wanted to set the record straight: "We were not rescued," said Jeffrey Cohen. "We escaped." Cohen and his fellow survivors were able to remain calm throughout their ordeal thanks to security training the…

West Hartford "Moishe Pod" Educates and Builds Community

Moishe House is a pluralistic global network of group residences designed for young adults who commit to organizing Jewish-centered programming in their community. It is open to all Jewish adults between the ages of 21 and 32. Following an application process, the network subsidizes living a…

ORT Helps Disadvantaged Jewish Students Worldwide "Face the Future"

ORT is an international educational network that provides students with a premier Jewish education for lifelong success. Since its founding in 1880, ORT has expanded to become a foundational Jewish institution in diaspora communities worldwide. As one of Federation’s Israel and Overseas pa…

Woman of Impact: Juanita Moss

February 2022

Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman who is making a notable impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Juanita Moss, a second-time Woman of Impact who currently serves as co-president of the New England Jewish Academy (NEJA) alongside her husband, Yi…