It is with great pride that I share two stories from this week, both related to Purim, which we celebrate next week. I hope you will be as inspired as I was not only by the thoughtfulness of the students involved but in how far their hard work goes in building a living bridge between people.…
This Shabbat, our hearts go out to the more than 300,000 Jews living in Ukraine, where our partners at the American Joint Jewish Distribution Committee (JDC) are on the ground providing critical aid to some of the world's poorest Jews. Thousands of people remain trapped in conflict zones, la…
On behalf of all of us at the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, I want to say thank you for helping to spark change, solve problems, improve lives, connect generations, share traditions, preserve history and bring a new sense of purpose and joy to Greater Hartford, Israel and 70 Jewish …
This Hanukkah we have a lot to celebrate. Our Greater Hartford community - through our volunteers, donors, friends and partners (our "Miracle Makers") - has helped to ensure that here, in Israel and in 70 Jewish communities around the world, the people most in need can find care, comfort a…
As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to personally thank you for all that you do. For those of you who will be spending quality time with family, friends or neighbors during this holiday season, I hope that you take a few moments to reflect on those cherished relationships.
I know many of you…
