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BCHA Sends Comfort to Pittsburgh

On October 29, Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy (BCHA) students of all ages created 150 “Stars of Hope” filled with heartfelt messages of kindness and understanding which were sent to members of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community to help comfort those grieving the senseless loss of 11 of their fr…

B’nai Jacob Hosts MLK Events, Prayerful Walk in the Woods

Congregation B’nai Jacob, located at 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge, heads into the winter months with a busy and stimulating schedule.

Each Sabbath morning, Rabbi Shapiro leads a bible discussion class for 45 minutes before Shabbat services. The discussion at this Bread and Torah session exp…

Life-Changing Experience Inspired Skolnick to Create Her LOJE

Over 20 years ago, Judy Skolnick had a life-changing experience and ever since, she has been changing the lives of others through philanthropy. Her most recent act of generosity was to create a Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) at the Jewish Foundation. Her LOJE will perpetuate her Lion of Juda…

Camp Laurelwood Team Is Growing

by Camp Laurelwood Staff for SNH

Jennifer Gelband has joined our team as the Director of Community Outreach and Engagement. Jennifer is originally from New Haven and worked around the country as a journalist, publicist and corporate marketing professional for years before returning to Conn…

BEKI Exhibit Features Works of World-Renowned Mask-Maker

Work by Beckie Kravetz, a sculptor and mask-maker, will be on display at Beth El – Keser Israel in New Haven from January 30 to March 31. The exhibit will feature Purim-themed masks as well as other theatrical and art masks.

Kravetz studied at the Yale School of Drama, Taller de Madera in…

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