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Jewish Fed of Greater Hartford Welcomes New Leaders at 2022 Annual Meeting

West Hartford, Connecticut (September 16, 2022) – More than 100 viewers tuned in to the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford's virtual annual meeting on Wednesday, September 7, to celebrate community accomplishments, recognize outstanding service, and elect new leadership.

“Out of the …

JCRC Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade

WEST HARTFORD, CONN. (June 24, 2022) – The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford decries today’s Supreme Court Ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, a 50-year Constitutional right that respected the right of a woman to choose an abortion within …

Federation and Dignity Grows to Hold Summer Pack on July 24

West Hartford, Conn. (June 13, 2022) — Dignity Grows, a national movement with local roots, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford will hold a community packing event on Sunday, July 24, to assemble comprehensive hygiene totes for local neighbors in need. The event will take place f…

Juanita & Yitz Moss Will Co-Lead Giant Community Trip to Israel in 2023

West Hartford, Conn. (April 21, 2022) — In celebration of Israel’s 75th birthday, the Jewish Federations of Greater Hartford and Greater New Haven are presenting a "Choose Your Own Adventure" community trip to Israel from March 9 – 16, 2023. At least 200 local community members are exp…

2021 Virtual Book Drive Raises $7,000 to Buy Books for At-Risk Students

West Hartford, Conn. (February 16, 2022) – Children’s Reading Partners, the West Hartford Rotary Club, and The Miale Team at Keller Williams are pleased to announce that the 2021 Greater Hartford Virtual Holiday Book Drive raised $7,000 to purchase new books for at-risk public preschool …