The Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut was founded in 1949. All of our programs and services are open to the entire community, regardless of faith. Over the years we have helped over 250,000 Jewish and non-Jewish people in our area which stretches from Torrington to greater Waterbury, greater Southbury, greater Danbury and the Litchfield Hills, and includes our partnership region of Afula-Gilboa in Israel.

We are proud to be part of the Jewish Federations of North America, which is a nationwide humanitarian network that serves millions of Jews and non-Jews everyday around the world. The Jewish Federation network includes 157 Federations and 400 network communities.

 

 

MISSION

What is Our Mission?

Centered on Jewish values that are critical to Jewish continuity such as, Am Yisrael – Jewish Peoplehood, Talmud Torah – Study of Torah, Tikkun Olam – Repair the World, Tzedakah – Charity, K’lal Israel – The community of Israel, Kiruv – Outreach.

VISION

What is Our Vision?

The Jewish Federation of Western CT aspires to be an organization with steadfast and sustained commitment. We strive to be an open and embracing community that fosters and strengthens our connections with fellow Jews.

FEDERATION

What is Federation?

With your support, we will continue to provide the resources necessary to help feed the hungry, find shelter for those in need and provide educational support, camperships, and scholarships to Jewish youth in Western and Northwestern Connecticut. With your help, we will also fight Antisemitism, support Israel, work to safeguard the security of our Jewish community and its institutions, offer programming to educate and unite our community and pursue Jewish values in Connecticut and nationally.

 

Why Federation?

We gather the community in times of joy and in times of need.

We care for those who are vulnerable, Jewish and non-Jewish.

We secure, manage and share philanthropic resources.

We celebrate Northwest and Western CT being Jewish.

We support Israel and advocate for the Jewish World.