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Voices of Hope is a non-profit organization created by descendants of Holocaust survivors from across Connecticut. The organization empowers people of all faiths to stand up against hatred through Holocaust and genocide education and remembrance. Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford is hono…
Our Woman of Impact profile features a local woman making a notable impact in our community. For this issue, we spoke with Debbie Mehlman, who has been active among Greater Hartford’s Jewish agencies and organizations for nearly four decades. Debbie also enjoyed a 40-year career working in…
On June 4, Jews across the globe celebrated Holocaust Survivor Day, a day that honors the bravery and sacrifice of the survivors in our communities. Nearly 250 survivors now live in the state of Connecticut — with 156 in Greater Hartford alone.
Although Holocaust Survivor Day offers an an…
As Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza once sang, “This life is full of little joys / Things happen sometimes that are nice.” On a warm evening this past May, one such “little joy” took place at the Mandell JCC, where a sold-out crowd gathered to celebrate Jewish Federation of Grea…
For more than two decades, Laura Zimmerman selflessly served the Jewish community in many capacities at Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, including as chief operating officer, senior vice president, and director of the Jewish Community Relations Council. This winter, Laura moved on to h…