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Jul 3, 2018

Like to sing? Listen to Jewish choral music? Join the CT Z’mirah Chorale!

Since the autumn of 2006, the Connecticut Z’mirah Chorale has attracted singers from throughout the state to perform music of interest to Jewish audiences. Their mission is to preserve and share all types of Jewish vocal music, which reflect the rich tapestry of our people’s experience.

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Jul 3, 2018

Shabbat on the Beach Helps Us Live in the Moment

by Stacey Battat
PJ Library Professional

In our ever-evolving, tech-driven, multitasking lives, the Jewish Shabbat offers us moments and rituals to help us live more in the moment. The transition of elevating the mundane to the sacred allows us to infuse our lives with practices that are un…

Jul 3, 2018

Upcoming Or Shalom Events

Rummage Sale
Thursday, July 12, 6 - 8 PM
Friday, July 13, Sunday, July 15, 9 AM - 2 PM
Friday, July 20, Sunday, July 22, 9 AM - 2 PM

Annual Blood Drive
July 25, 9 AM – 6 PM
Call the Red Cross to register.

 

Shabbat on the Beach
Friday, July 27, 7 PM
Come to Or Shalom’s fourth annual …

Jul 3, 2018

Jewish Foundation Fosters Youth Philanthropy

by Jennifer Bayer
Assistant Director of Development

This spring, the Jewish Foundation, in partnership with Amplifier Giving, the National Network of Giving Circles, ran a Pop-Up Giving Circle for JTE Students.

With the help of student leader, Samantha Hass, our next generation of philanth…

Jul 3, 2018

JCL Thanks Reading Partners

The Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) held their Volunteer Reading Partner Appreciation Event, on May 16, at the JCC. Melissa Hickey, Ed.D., Director of Literacy/Reading for the state Dept. of Education, expressed her gratitude to JCL reading partners for sharing the love of reading, learn…

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