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For most of us, the loss of a loved one drives us into a place of emotional pain, deep reflection and a tremendous sense of loss. We all deal with death differently, but we know that the comfort we receive from family, friends and the community at large goes a long way in healing our pain.
…WEST HARTFORD, CONN. (June 19, 2018) – The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford strongly condemns the U.S. presidential administration’s policy of separating children from their migrant families at our nation’s southern border.
This inhumane policy – enacted via an April 6, 2018, m…
Friends, this week our Federation marked a bittersweet occasion: We said farewell to our 2017-18 Israeli Young Emissaries, Roni and Tomer. We are so grateful for what they have brought to our community. For this week's Shabbat message, I've asked Heather Fiedler, Vice President of Jewish Edu…
In this week's Torah portion, B'haalot'cha, we read about the Passover sacrifice, which is to be offered at a specific time and place. With amazing insight, the Torah asks, What happens when we are not able to participate or fulfill important rituals as expected?
In an earlier time, this qu…