Press Releases

JCARR NEWS JANUARY 30, 2024

Family 9

Dad reports that baby is getting used to sleeping in his new crib – donated by a JCARR friend! His big sister is pretty happy about the crib, too!

SEEKING JOBS FOR JCARR FAMILIES

The JCARR employment task force is working with Feras, the father from Family 9. He has full and le…

Straight to the Core

The core has become a buzz word in the exercise world, but what actually is your core and how best do we exercise it for safety and function?

Arguably the most impacted part of one's body, your core is made up of a number of muscles that support the spine and pelvis. Think of your core as a…

Could Milk Replace Wine?

“Rabbi, does Chabad have any extra food cards available? Even $50?”

Helen* sounded hesitant, almost apologetic. I was shocked. We have known Helen and her husband Michael for over 20 years. They live a simple life, work two jobs each and pay their bills. They have never asked for anyth…

Back to Programming at the JCC

Nearly 12 weeks after the Jewish Federation, Foundation and JCC of Greater New Haven closed on-site operations due to the spread of COVID-19, the doors at the Beckerman Lender Jewish Community Building building are opened twice a day to allow staff in. The guidelines are strict. Employees re…

Cautious & Careful Steps Toward Reopening

Recently several of our community’s congregations have reminded us that while their operations may have ceased in their buildings due to the pandemic, their synagogues never closed.  We applaud our Greater New Haven congregations for continuing to support and serve their members.

The Jew…