BY BEVERLY STEIN
As we enter the month of December and prepare to celebrate Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, we are reminded of the profound symbolism that light holds in Jewish tradition. Chanukah is more than a commemoration of a miracle—it is a timeless call to illuminate the darkness…
By Sharon Wrobel/TimesofIsrael.com
A scientist working at NeuroKaire's R&D lab in Tel Aviv.
In mid September, two Israeli neuroscientists rolled out a blood test in the US and Israel that they say can measure the responsiveness of a patient with major depressive disorder to common anti…
Nearly 200 community members, young and old alike, joined As One for The Big Give, UJF’s annual day of phone-a-thon fundraising, philanthropic and learning opportunities, fun family activities, and community building.
Volunteers spent the day making fundraising calls to current and …
When we moved to Stamford seven years ago, we were immediately drawn in by the warmth of the community, and no organization reflected that more than Young Israel. We loved that everyone knew each other, that it was small enough for us to feel we could volunteer and help make an impact, and o…
The Jewish holidays are a time to gather, and two micro-communities—North Stamford and Shippan—came together to usher in the New Year.
In North Stamford, a pre-Rosh Hashanah honey tasting brought neighbors together to welcome a sweet year ahead. The gathering, hosted by Ariel Bedik, T…
