It’s simple: We identify our community’s most pressing challenges and greatest opportunities in order to help Jews in need and ensure our Jewish future. We educate our youth, connect our seniors and assist those most at risk. We unite our community and serve through Tikkun Olam. As a result, we have made a lasting impact in Eastern Connecticut, Israel and more than 70 countries around the world for decades. Take a look at what we do and how you can get involved—your Federation Family welcomes our heroes.
Our flagship series that educates youth about the events of the holocaust and the dangers or racism and discrimination.
Programming and services designed to bring Jewish youth together, enhance their Jewish community,, and create new and enduring friendships.
Featuring such activities as Get on the Bus trips and Federation Book Talk +, JFEC focuses on the cultural aspect of Judaism...and the fun!
We help strengthen our communities bond with Israel by organizing and managing partnership programs and youth travel.
Initiatives to support and strengthen our local and global Jewish community. We focus on community building, advocation, and volunteering.
JFEC serves the needs of our communities patriarchs and matriarchs. We offer weekly community programs, volunteering initiatives, and assistance.
Celebrating 27 years of Jewish history, culture, and identity, JFEC annually presents the Jewish FilmFest of Eastern CT, which features award-winning international dramas and documentaries, including highly-acclaimed Israeli films.
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) builds bridges of understanding and communication within our Jewish community and beyond to the general community.
Dignity Grows provides monthly personal and menstrual hygiene products to women, girls and individuals assigned female at birth who cannot afford them.
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