July 2023 Woman of Impact: Debbie Mehlman

Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman making a notable impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Debbie Mehlman, who has been active among Greater Hartford’s Jewish agencies and organizations for nearly four decades. Debbie also enjoyed a 40-year career working in…

KAVOD SHEF Partnership Bolsters Support for Holocaust Survivors

On June 4, Jews across the globe celebrated Holocaust Survivor Day, a day that honors the bravery and sacrifice of the survivors in our communities. Nearly 250 survivors now live in the state of Connecticut — with 156 in Greater Hartford alone.

Although Holocaust Survivor Day offers an an…

Sold-out Crowd Celebrates "Israel@75” at Hineni 2023

As Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza once sang, “This life is full of little joys / Things happen sometimes that are nice.” On a warm evening this past May, one such “little joy” took place at the Mandell JCC, where a sold-out crowd gathered to celebrate Jewish Federation of Grea…

“Who Wouldn’t Want to Be a Part of This?” - JFGH's Retiring COO Reflects

For more than two decades, Laura Zimmerman selflessly served the Jewish community in many capacities at Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, including as chief operating officer, senior vice president, and director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. This winter, Laura moved on to h…

Woman of Impact: Gayle Temkin

Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman making a notable impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Gayle Temkin, who has become involved with many of Greater Hartford’s Jewish agencies and organizations. Gayle began her professional career at State of Israel Bonds, …