by admin | Nov 12, 2021 | Donor Stories, Legacy Stories
Karen Donn’s Love for Jewish Community Inspires her Generosity I was born in Hartford and grew up in Cheshire where my parents were founding members of Temple Beth David. My parents were married in 1961 (60 years and still going strong!) by the legendary Rabbi...
by admin | Sep 20, 2021 | Newsroom, Press Release
September 10, 2021 – Four community leaders have joined the Board of Trustees for the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford. Merrill Mandell, Chair of the Governance Committee, presented the nominations at the Jewish Community Foundation’s recent annual...
by admin | Apr 30, 2021 | Donor Stories, Fundholders, Grants in Action, Newsroom
We engage families to explore their shared values and charitable interests. We helped Richard and Cyral Sheldon establish the Sheldon Family Advised Fund. Richard and Cyral’s children, Scott, Sloane and Stacy, share their experiences in selecting charities and making...
by admin | Apr 30, 2021 | Donor Stories, Fundholders, Grants in Action, Newsroom
When the world seems chaotic, Sean White finds solace by looking at a photo of his grandmother making matzah balls. This is Sean’s most treasured memory of Miriam Toubman. More than 30 years ago, the Toubmans began a tradition of family philanthropy to honor...
by admin | Feb 15, 2021 | Legacy Stories, Newsroom, Press Release
Jewish Community Foundation Leading Program to Ensure Future of Greater Hartford Jewish Community WEST HARTFORD, CT – February 15, 2021 – The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford (The Foundation) is spearheading a regional legacy giving initiative...
