ADL Teen Trainer Program Empowers Youth to Speak Out against Antisemitism

As incidents of antisemitism continue to rise, especially for young people, ADL Connecticut has found a way to help Jewish students to address it head on. What started in 2001 with a few teens sharing their experiences of antisemitism at workshops has blossomed into the Words to Action Teen …

"Good. Great. Greater Hartford" Rolls Out Welcome Mat for New Families

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford has launched “Good. Great. Greater Hartford” with support from the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford. An innovative new initiative designed to attract and welcome Jewish families who may be looking to relocate, Good. Great. Greater Hart…

JFACT Joins Connecticut Governor in Bridge-Building Mission to Israel

The Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut (JFACT) represents and advocates for the state's seven Jewish Federations, including the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. In doing so, JFACT provides a united voice in lobbying city, state, and federal officials on issues of importance t…

NATAL Mobilizes Mental-Health Support in Wake of Ukraine Crisis

NATAL: Israeli Trauma and Resiliency Center is a Tel Aviv-based nonprofit that addresses war- and terror-related trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder and builds resilience in civil society. It was the first center in Israel to create standardized protocols to cope with trauma and build …

Greater Hartford Mothers Gain Momentum in Israel

Last month, Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford’s Momentum contingent, Cohort Gimel — named for the third letter in the Hebrew alphabet — traveled to Israel on a profound eight-day trip to explore our Jewish homeland and absorb spiritual inspiration. Momentum's year-long journey empo…