UConn and UHart Hillel Serve as Jewish Community Hubs, On and Off Campus

For nearly a century, Hillel’s network of dedicated student leaders, professionals, and volunteers have encouraged generations of young adults to celebrate Jewish learning and living, pursue social justice, and connect to their peers and the global Jewish people. Both the University of Har…

An Interview with Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Nachman Shai

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Nachman Shai sat down for a wide-ranging interview in January with Jewish Federations of North America. Before being elected to the Knesset more than a decade ago, Shai served as Director General of JFNA’s office in Israel and as Senior Vice President …

Woman of Impact: Jennifer Schwartzman

March 2022

Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman who is making a notable impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Jennifer Schwartzman, chief operating officer for Dignity Grows, a national organization addressing period poverty and hygiene inequity that was origi…

JFS Financial Counseling Provides a Lifeline When Families Need It Most

"The Money Coach" is a free financial counseling service offered by Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford, a Federation partner, since 2008. Below, Certified Financial Planner Jim Goldman discusses the program he founded and extends an invitation to anyone in our community who is exper…

Secure Community Initiative Focuses on Prevention and Preparedness

In the wake of the recent hostage crisis at a Colleyville, Texas synagogue, one survivor wanted to set the record straight: "We were not rescued," said Jeffrey Cohen. "We escaped." Cohen and his fellow survivors were able to remain calm throughout their ordeal thanks to security training the…