It was December 1969. I sat with my father, a WWII Navy veteran, my mother, and my younger siblings listening as the first Vietnam era draft numbers were read. I will never forget the anxiety and trepidation I felt as I realized that my life trajectory might no longer be in my hands. I saw t…
We weren't even a nation yet when the Colonies received a majestic copper bell, cast in London, that would become the icon of our country's independence. Inscribed on this bell are the words that are found in this week's Torah portion, B'har-B'chukotai:
"Proclaim liberty throughout all the …
Friends, our Federation is delighted to have Nathan Schachter serving as an intern during the month of May. Nathan is no stranger to our community; many of you may already know him or his parents. For this week's Shabbat message, I've asked Nathan to share his thoughts on Greater Hartford's …
I had been in the family for several years before I learned about Aunt Fanny. It came up in passing one afternoon when Grandpa announced that he needed a ride somewhere. Of course I offered but was met with some resistance. After a series of questions, I finally heard the full story. Grandpa…
Colonel Ruth Carson was a tall, imposing woman who commanded our undivided attention and respect when we entered her Hebrew school classroom. Recently retired from the Israel Defense Forces after serving heroically in the Haganah, she carried with her the legacy of her European Jewish herita…
