Bringing Dignity to Scale: Dignity Grows Convenes Distribution Partners

“Embracing the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world) and tzedakah (charity and social justice) — along with an increased understanding of others’ needs — has brought diverse groups together. Together we have opened a dialogue and highlighted how the Jewish community values all …

The Secret of BBYO’s Pandemic Year Success

Local Federation partner BBYO Connecticut Valley Region is the West Hartford-based chapter of the leading pluralistic teen movement that aspires to involve more Jewish teens in meaningful Jewish experiences. Our colleagues at BBYO recently shared the secret of their success over the past 14 …

Woman of Impact: Merrill Mandell

June 2021

Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman, nominated by a community member, who is making an impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Merrill Mandell, who serves on our Jewish Leadership Academy’s advisory board and is a past board president of Jewish Fami…

The Little Mikveh That Could

Our Greater Hartford area has many Jewish communal organizations of varying sizes, denominations, and functions. Of these, Federation partner Mikveh Bess Israel is one of the smallest. However, while this organization — which provides the Jewish community with a safe and sacred space for c…

Therapeutic Woodworking Changes Lives at the Emunah Center in Afula

Your heartfelt dedication to our global Jewish community — and your generous donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign — ensure that vulnerable Israeli children have a safe haven to live, grow, and thrive. The Emunah Children’s Center, one of our Israel and Overseas partners, is an I…