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COVID-19 Jewish Community Update: 3/9/2020

Shalom, 

The Greater New Haven community has many reasons to feel pride and this is especially true today as we all work together to make our best preparations as Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to spread in North America.  Since we first became aware of the growing concerns, our J…

Passover: Time-honored and New Traditions

Passover is a time of traditions, some simply accepted as “what we have always done,” and others that may hold a deep meaning for us. It is also a time on the Jewish calendar that begs for efficient planning with the amount of dishes that make their way to the seder table! Here are some …

Honoring the Dedicated Work of Jack and Helen Davis

Helen Hyman Davis (Oct. 6, 1930-Dec. 22, 2019) grew up on Long Island before eventually making her way to Connecticut, where she left a legacy in the Jewish community with her husband, Jack.

After getting married in 1954, Jack and Helen moved to Madison in 1956, where there were only a hand…

jHaven Organizes Community-wide Multifaith Event for Rock to Rock 2020

Updated March 11, 2020 at 9:30 AM:

For the second year in a row, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven’s jHaven group will partner with students, lay leaders and professionals from faith groups throughout the New Haven area to host a multifaith hike, bike ride and celebration on Sund…

Ezra Academy Receives Jewish Education Grant

Ezra Academy is the proud recipient of a Jewish Education Innovation Challenge Grant (JEIC), awarded by the Mayberg Foundation. The Mayberg Foundation invests in organizations and initiatives with bold ideas to inspire, educate and strengthen Jewish communities. The JEIC grant is for radical…

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