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Celebrating Purim & Passover: The Resilience of Soviet Jews

By Yelena Gerovich, New American Acculturation Program Coordinator

Today, as Jewish refugees from the former Soviet Union, we freely and openly celebrate Jewish holidays. However, we remember and share with our children and grandchildren the challenges we faced before our move to America.

Purim Guide for the Perplexed 2024

By Yoram Ettinger

(JNS) “Purimfest 1946!” yelled Julius Streicher, the Nazi propaganda chief, as he approached the hanging gallows in Nuremberg. On October 16, 1946, 10 convicted Nazi war criminals were hanged, just as the ten sons of Haman were hanged in ancient Persia.

Julius Streich…

Cerebral Palsy Through My Lens: The hand I have been dealt

BY GILLIAN JASPER, Chapel Haven PAVE Intern

To me, the topic of Cerebral Palsy (CP) is important because it is a part of me, but does not have me!

When I was younger, I really disliked the use of labels, such as “disabled” or “disability.” As I got older and understood my disabilit…

JCARR NEWS March 4, 2024

WE NEED YOUR HELP
Make a donation at: https://jewishnewhaven.org/refugee-resettlement/give. Or, send checks payable to The Jewish Federation, with JCARR in the memo line, to The Jewish Federation, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, 06525.  Attention:  Jennifer Zuppe. All donations go directly …

JCARR NEWS FEBRUARY 11, 2024

JCARR FAMILY RUNS FOR REFUGEES

JCARR’s “Family 9” enthusiastically joined in IRIS’s annual Run for Refugees. Their smiles, as seen in the attached photos, show the joy they felt in running through the streets of New Haven with 3,000 others who ran to show their support for IRIS’ w…

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