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Working together to unite our Jewish community in meeting the needs and improving the lives of Jews at home, in Israel, and around the world.
UJA/Federation Video
Video - Who We Are
Check out our video below to see who we are. Then click on this link to learn about some of the organizations and programs that we support.
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A Selihot Concert
A Selihot Concert - at the Levitt Pavilion
A Jewish and Israeli musical experience for everyone. Free of Charge. Saturday, September 4 at 8:30 p.m. (Rain location - The Conservative Synagogue - 30 Hillspoint Rd.) For more information click on "Selihot Concert" which appears on the left side of this home page.
Israel 62 Celebration
Over 500 people gathered at Bedford Middle School in Westport on Sunday, May 2 to help celebrate Israel's 62nd birthday. Along with the Israeli market place which featured handmade jewelry, artwork, Judaica and books for all ages, we had the pleasure of hearing musical performances by Magevet, the world renowned a capella group, Norwalk Temple Shalom's Junior Choir, and strolling musicians Sruli and Lisa. Click here to view pages 1 and 2 pictures
World News Headlines
- Israeli president meets with pope(Associated Press, 09/02/2010)
- Israelis, Palestinians resume direct talks(Associated Press, 09/02/2010)
- Two Jewish women to be allowed to visit old homes in Li(Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), 09/02/2010)
- Israeli police on high alert in anticipation of more attacks(Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), 09/02/2010)
- Israeli PM seeks `peace they deserve'(Associated Press, 09/01/2010)
- French railway faces criticism in US for WWII role(Associated Press, 09/01/2010)
- Obama says Mideast peace moment `must be seized'(Associated Press, 09/01/2010)
- Mormon church, Jewish leaders tackle proxy baptism(Associated Press, 09/01/2010)
- Palestinian militant wound 2 Israelis in West Bank(Associated Press, 09/01/2010)
- Ben Gurion meets Herzl(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, 09/01/2010)
Giving
New To Our Area
New to Westport, Weston, Wilton or Norwalk Connecticut area? Welcome! We would like to send out to you a welcome package. Please click here to fill out the form.
Tribute Cards
UJA/Federation Tribute Cards Now Available
These handsome tribute cards (thanks to Jane Swergold) benefiting our Federation are now available to be purchased from the office. $180 for a packet of 10. Send them out to commemorate happy or sad occasions.
News
Breaking Stories
To read the latest from the Associated Press, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, and other news sources from around the world, check out our World News Headlines located in the NEWS section of our website as well as the bottom of our HOME PAGE..
Welcome Our New Israeli Emissaries !
The Israeli Young Emissary Program
The Israeli Young Emissary Program has been in existance for over 11 years. Please click here to read our "spotlight on The Israeli Young Emissary Program."
Giving
The Annual Campaign and The Challenge of "a la carte" Charitable Giving
Message from Steven Friedlander, Executive Director
With the advent of the Internet, information that was once limited to the store or showroom is now available to us almost anywhere: in our home, in our car or even on a walk in the park. A la carte shopping also allows us to eliminate waste, while focusing only on what we desire most. Please click here to read the complete article.
With the advent of the Internet, information that was once limited to the store or showroom is now available to us almost anywhere: in our home, in our car or even on a walk in the park. A la carte shopping also allows us to eliminate waste, while focusing only on what we desire most. Please click here to read the complete article.
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