Federation Statements

The Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut has determined that it would be beneficial to our entire community if the Federation were to issue a response to the recent mass dissemination of hateful information targeting the Jewish community.

Federation Statement on Terrorist Shootings in Jerusalem

We mourn with our sisters and brothers in Israel and Jewish communities throughout the world over the loss of seven lives and injuries to many others in two separate shooting terror attacks in Jerusalem that occurred yesterday and today. We extend our condolences to the bereaved families and…

Federation’s response to local Antisemitism

This story will not be found in any newspaper. However, it documents how the Federation works in response to a report of Antisemitism. It also demonstrates that when we work together with our constituents and our community leaders, we can achieve good results.

Early last week, the Federatio…

Jewish Federation Statement on Shooting in Buffalo Supermarket

Dear Friends, 

The Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut stands in solidarity with the Black community in the wake of the horrible racially motivated shooting in Buffalo. We mourn the lives of the 10 people who were killed and pray for the quick healing of those who were injured. We und…

Statement Commends Board for Condemning Use of Swastika

Below is an article published in the August 11, 2021 edition of the Voices newspaper in which our Executive Director was interviewed regarding the Federation’s statement commending the Southbury’s Board of Selectmen’s response to the political banner containing swastikas and asked to d…