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A Shabbat Message from Howard Sovronsky

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…

Happy New Year from Howard Sovronsky

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 …

A Hanukkah Message from Howard Sovronsky

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…

A Thanksgiving Message from Howard Sovronsky

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…

A Yom Kippur Message from Howard Sovronsky

As the lingering flavors of apples and honey remain with us, we prepare for Yom Kippur and the challenges that day presents. While I wish all an easy fast, I also hope that we take this precious time to reflect on who we are individually, as a member of the global Jewish community and as a v…