Jewish Free Loan Fund Offers Vital Lifeline for Families in Sudden Need

Our Federation is excited to celebrate the first anniversary of the Jewish Free Loan Fund of Greater Hartford, marking a successful year of providing a hand up — not a handout — to community members in need through interest-free loans. It promises to remain a long-term lifeline for those…

UConn Center for Judaic Studies Nurtures Top-Notch International Talent

Did you know your contribution to Federation’s Annual Campaign supports academic programs at UConn's Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life that attract and nurture top-notch international students? Below you’ll meet a Brazilian graduate student who, with the help of his…

Strengthening Our "Living Bridge" with Afula-Gilboa

The Southern New England Consortium (SNEC) comprises twelve Jewish Federations throughout the Northeast, including our Federation. Through the Jewish Agency for Israel's Partnership2Gether initiative, SNEC has forged a decades-long partnership with the Afula-Gilboa region of northern Israel,…

Woman of Impact: Judy Schlossberg

December 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 Judy Schlossberg, who currently co-chairs Federation's King David Society alongside her husband, Ron. Judy is a longtime supporter of the Greater H…

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…