Camp Shalom Prepares for Summer of Fun — and Lifetime of Memories

For more than 40 years, Camp Shalom has offered a traditional Jewish day camp experience for children and youth from kindergarten through 10th grade. Located on 75 acres along the Farmington River, the camp and its programs build character and confidence in campers, while allowing them to fo…

To Combat Hate, We Must First Define It

Our Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) advocates for our Jewish community and mobilizes Jews and their neighbors to ensure a strong and secure Jewish future. In doing this work, we build alliances within and outside the Jewish community, educate and galvanize the communit…

Beit Issie Shapiro Makes Jewish Holiday Fun Accessible to All

Did you know that your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign help to ensure that Jewish children of all abilities can joyfully and inclusively celebrate Jewish holidays? This Purim, Maddie Appel, the grants and philanthropy manager at our Israeli partner Beit Issie Shapiro, shared an e…

Voices of Hope Commemorates Yom HaShoah in Person for 1st Time Since 2019

Aided by your generous contributions to Federation’s Annual Campaign, Voices of Hope continues to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust will never be forgotten. This vital Federation partner offers a wide variety of programs to remember the Holocaust and educate adults and children acro…

From Odessa to America: Meet Elana Broitman, JFNA’s SVP for Public Affairs

Back in January, Elana Broitman, Jewish Federations of North America’s Senior Vice President for Public Affairs, shared her inspiring immigrant journey from Odessa, Ukraine, to America in the mid-1970s after being forced to leave her home country due to rising antisemitism. Settling in the…