Memories of a Lost World, from a Living Survivor

“I was given a new name... I was given a new religion... I was told never to mention, at the cost of my life, that I was a Jew.” - Leon Chameides, M.D.

Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford, a local Federation partner, collects, preserves, and shares the history of our region’…

Technical Training Helps Russian Jewish Women Thrive

“[ORT] gave me the opportunity to improve myself — both in professional and personal spheres. I am now confident I will be able to apply for a promotion in the near future.” — Natalia Handel, ORT KesherNet graduate 

Did you know that your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign…

Engaging Jewish Youth in Old and New Ways

Despite the unexpected challenges posed by COVID-19, the West Hartford chapter of United Synagogue Youth (WHUSY) — the youth movement of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism — has not given up on bringing teens together to celebrate and explore their Jewish identities! In fact, t…

Herb Keinon of The Jerusalem Post Briefs Community on Israeli Elections

It’s no secret that Israeli politics are a maze of complexity – and as of this spring, our Jewish homeland will have held four elections in two years. But The Jerusalem Post’s senior contributing editor and analyst Herb Keinon brought some clarity to the topic at a free community webi…

JCL Residents Celebrate the Joy of Judaism through Music

Jewish Association for Community Living (JCL), a local Federation partner, helps people with developmental disabilities participate fully in the Jewish community through personal empowerment, engagement programs, family activities, and other quality services enhanced by Jewish tradition. JCL…