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Jul 4, 2019

FOURTEENTH SHORELINE JEWISH FESTIVAL ON GUILFORD GREEN

by Rabbi Yossi Yaffe

The 14th annual Shoreline Jewish Festival will take place Sunday, July 14 from 12-5 p.m. on the Guilford Green. The festival features various styles of Jewish music, traditional and Israeli fair food (all kosher), an art and book sale, and children’s crafts and activi…

Jul 4, 2019

Inaugural Isadore E. “Zeke” Still Award for Campaign Excellence

by MiriYam Judd

Photo credit: The Connecticut Jewish Ledger

Every year in late August, Ken Cohen comes to the Jewish Federation Offices and selects donor cards to begin contacting to secure pledges for our annual campaign.  Within 30 to 45 days, he manages to complete all of his solicitat…

Jul 4, 2019

New Haven Mikvah Re-opens; Celebration Scheduled for July 7

by Rabbi Fred Hyman, Ed.D
The Westville Synagogue


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 mikvah is ope…

Jun 28, 2019

Alternative Shabbat Experiences Offered this Summer

by Talya Hyman, Shalom New Haven Intern


This summer, experience the enjoyment of Shabbat with congregations throughout Greater New Haven as services are conducted beneath the stars, by a lake, and even on the beach! 


Many community members are looking for an environment in which to expe…

Jun 28, 2019

Congress Approving Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funding for Migrants

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Applauds Congress on Approving Funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for Migrants

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) applaud Congress for reaching an agreement today on an emergency supplemental appropriations bill that…

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