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New Around Town: Lara Agatstein

When you call the offices at UJF, Lara Agatstein is there to greet you with a warm ‘Shalom’.

Having recently joined the staff at United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien, Lara serves as the new administrative assistant where she works closely with CEO Diane Sloyer,…

Finding a Home Away from Home

By Yoav Yaron

I’m in Jerusalem. 

It’s a February morning in 2022. 
 
Spring is just around the corner and the weather’s starting to warm up. With anxious anticipation, I’m heading toward the Citadel Hotel for an interview that will change my life. As I’m walking into the hot…

UJF's NextGen Raises Funds for Israeli Tractor

When UJF's NextGen recently brought people together to celebrate Israel's 76th birthday, it was the chance to share in the festivities and also help give back in Israel at the same time. 

Thank you to Micky and Tova Reich for hosting the third annual Yom Ha’atzmaut event and for speaking…

UJF Announces Recipients of Inaugural Lilly Reiser Scholarship

United Jewish Federation of Stamford, New Canaan, and Darien (UJF) is excited to announce the nine recipients of the inaugural Lilly Reiser Scholarship, with each awardee receiving a $10,000 academic scholarship, renewable for up to four years.

The winning applicants all demonstrated the p…

Life & Legacy Testimonial: Rabbi Moshe and Leah Shemtov

Each edition of the New Jewish Voice features the testimonials of community members just like you who have declared their intent to leave a legacy gift to a Jewish organization in the Stamford, New Canaan and Darien Jewish community. This program is funded by United Jewish Federation and the…