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The JCC introduces the “Café with a Cause”

THE NEW CAFÉ J TO OPEN MAY 22

Scott Cohen has been on staff at the Greater New Haven Jewish Community Center for 27 years now. And, he estimates, that’s about as many outside vendors as he’s seen try to make a go of a restaurant or café at the JCC.

“The JCC is a busy place, but it…

The elements of the Passover Seder explained

THIS YEAR, the eight-day festival of Passover starts on the evening of Wednesday, April 5 and ends at sunset on Thursday, April 13 (in Israel the holiday is celebrated seven days, ending on. April 12). Like all Jewish holidays, the passover begins at sunset of the previous day; thus, the fir…

Marcy Thomaswick joins Beth Israel as educational director

The 126 year-old Beth Israel Synagogue in Wallingford entered a new era in 2022 with the addition of educational director Marcy Thomaswick.

A professional educator in both secular and religious subjects (K-12) for more than 25 years, Marcy has taught Judaic studies at Ezra Academy in Woodbr…

Spring & Passover: A great time to get outside…and read!

Spring is one of the happiest times of the year. Sunny days and Purim celebrations make this time of year truly enjoyable for everyone. We don’t have to feel guilty about eating sweets and tasty Hamantaschen, and drinking an extra glass of wine.

Religion was prohibited in the communist So…

Will your family join the Challenge to help us meet our $2 million goal?

Established in partnership with the Beckerman Family Foundation, the $2 million Beckerman Family PACE Challenge is a 1:1 match intended to secure the future of the Greater New Haven Jewish community through newly established and increased Perpetual Annual Campaign Endowment (PACE) funds: $1 …

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