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Local Philanthropist Judy Zachs to Be Honored at Local, National Events

Zachs Receives Major Award from Jewish Federations of North America

Judy Zachs of Bloomfield, Conn., and Boca Raton, Fla., will be honored for her philanthropy and volunteerism on two separate occasions in September. Jewish Federations of North America has selected her to receive the presti…

Hartford Jewish Cemetery Rededicated After Vandalism

Jewish, Interfaith Community Leaders Support Rebuilding Effort

The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, the Association of Jewish Cemeteries, and community leaders gathered Wednesday morning, June 29, to rededicate Dreyfus Lodge Cemetery, which was vandalized over the winter and repaired …

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford Celebrates at 71st Annual Meeting

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford Members and Friends Celebrate the Past, Look Forward to a Vibrant Future at 71st Annual Meeting 

Several Community Members, Organizations Receive Awards; New Leaders Elected

Nearly 200 members and friends of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford g…

JFGH Stands with Tel Aviv and Israel Following Tragic Terrorist Attack

The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford expresses its solidarity with the people of Tel Aviv, where terrorists shot and killed four Israelis and wounded 16 others on Wednesday night. Howard Sovronsky, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, made the following statem…

Connecticut-Israel Innovations Showcase to Feature Israeli Companies

Calling Connecticut Home: 2016 Connecticut-Israel Innovations Showcase to Feature Leading-Edge Israeli Companies Doing Business in State

The advantages that Connecticut offers to overseas businesses grow more and more every year – and Israeli companies in particular are taking notice. An …