To Go Where No One Has Gone Before

I am writing from our other Jewish homeland, Florida, where I am spending time with folks who have strong ties to our Greater Hartford community. Conversations often begin as reminiscences of times gone by, when Super Sunday drew hundreds of volunteers and Federation's Annual Campaign topped…

Federation Announces Strategic Planning Process

Friends, in lieu of this week's Shabbat message, our Board Chair Cary Lakenbach has prepared a brief update on an important Federation endeavor. Shabbat Shalom! - Howard

Dear friends,

I am writing to share some exciting news. A few months ago, our Federation began a strategic planning proc…

A Blessing On Your Head

Friends, as I am away visiting family this week, I have asked our Board Chair, Cary Lakenbach, to share his thoughts on the Torah portion. I hope you find his message as heartwarming as I do. Shabbat Shalom! - Howard

According to Jewish tradition, on the eve of Shabbat and holidays, before …

Women of Impact: Kathy Fishman

From Dreams to Reality

What kind of community do you create when all you have is a dream? 

I often think about the Jews who settled here in generations past. When they arrived in Greater Hartford, there were no synagogues, no schools, no Jewish community center, restricted country clubs, and no social services s…