Jewish Family Services Shares Warm Light with Those in Need

During this season of lights, we celebrate the essential support Jewish Family Services (JFS) brings to our community during times of transition and vulnerability. JFS’s programs serve people regardless of income, age, or religious observance — and Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford i…

Woman of Impact: Risa Filkoff

What role does the Jewish community play in your life today, and how have you found your place in it?

It gives me great satisfaction to be a part of the Jewish community. In all of my volunteer roles, I believe  I’m contributing to something larger than myself. In particular, many people…

Woman of Impact: Radenka Maric

Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman making a notable impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Radenka Maric, president of the University of Connecticut (UConn) since 2022. Born and raised in the former Yugoslavia, Maric earned her bachelor's and master's degrees …

Woman of Impact: Lisa Fishman

Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman making a notable impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Lisa Fishman, a mainstay in Greater Hartford’s Jewish community for over 40 years. Lisa is a past recipient of the Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland award, recognizing a lifetim…

Jewish Federation responds to Int'l Court of Justice Ruling

Today’s ruling by the International Court of Justice, while deeply flawed, affirms Israel’s right to continue defending itself from ongoing attacks by Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis following the horrific and brutal attacks of October 7th, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaus…