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Take the Long View

I don't know about you, but I tend to be very impatient. I often find myself seeking immediate, tangible ways to satisfy my wants and needs. This is not always the most productive, sustainable or fulfilling remedy. And I suspect I am not alone!

This week's Torah portion, Ki Tisa, tells the …

Tara's Closet: The Fabric of Our Community

Friends, in this week's Shabbat message Pia Rosenberg Toro, president of Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford, has some exciting community news to share! Our Federation is proud to be a funder of JFS. Shabbat Shalom. - Howard

As fashion designer Kate Spade said, "Playing dress-up begi…

A Holy Sanctuary

Friends, in this week's Shabbat message Jeff Smith, First Vice President of Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, shares his thoughts on the Torah portion and his recent mission to Israel with the first ever cohort of the Greater Hartford Jewish Leadership Academy's Community Leadership…

Women of Impact: Melissa Weinstock

January 2019

Each month our Women of Impact profile features a local woman, nominated by a local community member, who is making an impact in our community. For this month’s profile, Meredith Chandler spoke with Melissa Weinstock, co-founder of Deeds for Needs, community volunteer extraor…

Our Mothers' Voices

Friends, our Women's Philanthropy Chair, Dana Keller, has a special personal message to share. I hope you will find it as moving and inspiring as I did. Shabbat Shalom. - Howard

Today I have the honor of delivering the Shabbat message and I would like to get personal. This weekend will mark…