Welcome to The Jewish Federation

This is the Jewish Federation Inc, serving Northern Fairfield and Southern Litchfield Counties in Connecticut, and Putnam County in New York. This website will give you information and answers to questions regarding all facets of the Jewish community in this area, including all local organizations that enrich Jewish life and welfare.

 

 

 

 

Israel Scouts a Huge Success!

 

The Israeli Scouts performed with energy and excitement in our community from June 2-6 and delighted audiences along the way. The ten Israeli teens presented eleven actual stage performances and were truly excellent representatives of the State of Israel.

 

 

 

About Tzofim Friendship Caravan

 

The Tzofim (Israel Scouts) Friendship Caravan is part of the delegation sent to North America to represent the State of Israel every summer. The Israeli scouts are part of a larger International scouting group similar to the boy and girl scouts of the US.  Each Caravan is comprised of ten highly motivated and musically talented students, ages 16 and 17, and two adult leaders.  These Caravans introduce Israeli culture and folklore in performances tailored to ap­peal to audiences of all ages, races, and religions.  The performance includes songs in Hebrew, English and Yiddish, exposing audiences to the vast cultural diversity in Israel.

 

 

 

A Torah scroll valued at about $30,000 that was reported stolen from a St. Louis-area synagogue is one of a handful of Torah scrolls stolen in the last year in the U.S., mystifying police and the Jewish community. more...

In Other News

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