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Jul 5, 2022

What’s So Great About the Beverly Levy Early Learning Center?

Lots of things. Which is why young parents are signing up their little ones in record numbers. To be specific, enrollment at the JCC’s Beverly Levy Early Learning Center is up close to 50 percent. With its eight classrooms mostly full, the Center is planning to accommodate the rapid upswin…

Jul 5, 2022

Alissa Wurtzel Named Head of JFS

Alissa Wurtzel has been appointed the new CEO of Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven (JFSGNH). Prior to her appointment as CEO, Wurtzel, who has 20 years professional experience working to improve the social and emotional welfare of individuals and families, served as clinical directo…

Jul 5, 2022

A Fond Farewell...but Not Goodbye

This will be my last column as president of our Jewish Federation. I want to first say how much of an honor and privilege it has been to serve our community.

It is impossible not to reflect on your time and experiences during your tenure in any leadership role. To be honest, I wish I could …

Jul 5, 2022

The Jewish Community as a Beautiful Tapestry

The prolific pop music composer and lyricist Carole King wrote: My life has been a tapestry Of rich and royal hue An everlasting vision Of the ever-changing view A wond'rous woven magic In bits of blue and gold A tapestry to feel and see Impossible to hold The way in which Carole described h…

Jul 1, 2022

Group Exercise for Emotional & Social Wellness

By Susan Donovan
Director of Group and Virtual Exercise
JCC of Greater New Haven

A powerful stimulus for enhancing emotional wellness, working out with others can contribute enormously to your health. Regular exercise itself will elevate levels of neurotransmitters like dopamine, which help…

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