JTConnect Empowers Jewish Teens, One Mitzvah at a Time

Local Federation partner Jewish Teen Learning Connection (JTConnect) gives Greater Hartford’s Jewish teens opportunities to explore, deepen, and celebrate their Judaism. Together, they examine Jewish religion, history, and traditions through innovative, hands-on programming that includes c…

Ron & Judy Schlossberg Steal a Little Joy from Their Estate Lawyer

Carpe diem: "Seize the day." The phrase may be Latin, but the concept is very Jewish ― and it is amply illustrated in both the story of Hanukkah and this week’s Torah portion, Mikeitz. The Maccabees' utterly improbable military victories ― and Joseph’s equally improbable rise from im…

Rabbi Jeff Glickman and Mindy Glickman Take a Tour to the Wonderful

Get ready to embark on a wonderfully inspiring adventure with two key figures in our local Jewish community: Rabbi Jeff Glickman and Mindy Glickman. Jeff and Mindy haven’t allowed these turbulent times to deter them from repairing the world. In fact, in January they embarked on a month-lon…

Woman of Impact: Elise Rosenstock

November 2021

Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman who is making a notable impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Elise Rosenstock, the owner of and creative force behind Elyse Ryan Jewelry and a longstanding supporter of Women's Philanthropy and Federation. El…

Meaningful Study Fuels Hands-On Learning at Local Jewish Day Schools