In October, PJ Library, a program of United Jewish Federation (UJF) and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, brought the joy of storytime to classrooms at the Stamford Jewish Community Center (JCC), delighting children with engaging tales and lively readings. During visits to both the Sara Walke…
This month was brightened by new babies and new arrivals. UJF Director of Programming and Engagement, Jillian Moore, delivered a Shalom Stamford Bag to Jordana and Andy Lazar, warmly welcoming them to our community.
UJF’s Shalom Baby program offers a heartfelt welcome to every new Jewish …
In late October, seventeen community members journeyed to Greece on a United Jewish Federation (UJF) Mission led by UJF President Beverly Stein and UJF CEO Diane Sloyer. The mission began in Athens, where the group was able to visit the Parthenon, without scaffolding, for the first time in 2…
BY EDEN REFAELOVICH
Together with Jennie Fishman, a United Jewish Federation Israel Committee member, I visited Stamford High School and met with students of the Jewish Heritage Club.
During the visit, we discussed Jewish identity, the impact of current events, antisemitism, and how student…
BY MONICA SMYTH SCHLESSINGER, ISRAEL COMMITTEE CHAIR
It is a privilege to chair the Israel Committee which works to advance our community’s strong connection to Israel. The Committee is made up of a diverse group of people from local synagogues as well as the unaffiliated community. W…
