January 2023 Woman of Impact: Evi Shekhman

Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman making a notable impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Evi Shekhman, a former healthcare executive, philanthropist, wife, and mother of three in Farmington. Evi and her colleagues were recently featured in local and national…

Jewish Free Loan Fund Moves into Third Year Changing Lives for the Better

The pandemic’s earliest days brought distress and economic uncertainty throughout Greater Hartford — and the Jewish community was no exception. In response to the financial strain many experienced, Federation responded with the introduction of the Jewish Free Loan Fund (JFLF) in November…

JFGH Lay Leaders Help Bring Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews to Israel

Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and their partner, the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), have facilitated aliyah for more than 97,000 Jewish Ethiopians. The video and text below tell the story of a recent mission that brought more than 215 Ethiopian Jews to Israel to fullfill their…

Camp Gan Israel Connects Campers to World of Judaism and Fun

Warmer weather may feel like a distant memory, but the hazy days of summer will be back before we know it—and Camp Gan Israel of West Hartford will be here to welcome campers for a summer full of Jewish experiences and fun. Founded in association with Chabad of Greater Hartford in 1979, Ca…

Incoming Director Brings International Expertise to JCRC

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford is pleased to introduce Danielle Moghadam as incoming director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. Danielle brings a deep academic background in international relations and a commitment to working both within and outside of the Jewish community. A…