Press Releases

Hebrew School Opportunities Offered Throughout Greater New Haven

by Talya Hyman Shalom New Haven Intern 

Education remains a fundamental principle within Jewish tradition. The transmission of Jewish values, practices, and culture throughout generations ensures the continuity of our people, and beginning at a young age, instills in children an unparallel…

Temple Emanuel Recognizes Rabbi Michael Farbman’s 10 Years of Service

Temple Emanuel of Greater New Haven celebrated Rabbi Michael Farbman’s ten years of service to the congregation with a “Sweet as Honey” dinner on June 23.

Rabbi Farbman joined Temple Emanuel as its spiritual leader in 2010, following a year-long search to replace retired Rabbi Jerry B…

New Haven Mikvah Reopens After Extensive Renovations

by Rabbi Fred Hyman, Ed. D The Westville Synagogue, New Haven 

After months of hard work, the New Haven Mikvah has re-opened. As the final preparations were being made, there was great excitement. Tova Emanuel Hyman, principal officer of the mikvah, stated, “We are thrilled that the mikv…

JFS Spring Celebration was a Success

On June 13 at The Towers at Tower Lane, Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Greater New Haven honored past presidents as the agency expands services to ageing adults. 

ROCK TO ROCK: Environmentalism Meets Multifaith

by Derek Holodak Program and Development Associate, Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven

On Sunday, April 28, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven’s NextDor group partnered with students and professionals from the Slifka Center, Muslim Student Association at Yale, and Yale Divinit…

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