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I love to hike, and I have a habit of collecting stones as a reminder of where I have been. A simple rock becomes a treasured reminder that evokes feelings and memories of a past experience.
This week's Torah portion, Vayeitzei, continues the story of Jacob as he flees after tricking his fa…
Shabbat is supposed to be a day devoted to family and community - a day when we greet each other with a message of peace. That peace was shattered in Pittsburgh. The horrific attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue diminished our confidence for the safety of our communities and our belief that …
Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford Condemns Horrific Shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh
The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford is shocked and saddened by the mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Words are insufficient to convey our com…
"My bags are packed, I'm ready to go...." How appropriate that this week's Torah portion is Lech L'cha, where we read of G-d's commandment to Abram to "Go forth from your land, your birthplace, your father's house, to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I wi…
October 2018
Our Women of Impact profiles feature local women, nominated by local community members, who are making an impact in our community. For this month's profile, Meredith Chandler spoke with Laurie Mandell, Federation's 2018 and 2019 Annual Campaign Chair. Laurie was nominated by Fe…