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Mission Statement
Driving Directions
Staff
Contact Us
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Mission Statement
The
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford, a non-profit
organization, is dedicated to collecting and preserving historical
documents, photographs, and memorabilia of the Jewish community of
Greater Hartford.
Established in 1971, the Society's main commitment is to reach the
largest audience possible through publications, exhibitions, seminars,
and educational programs.
The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford, Connecticut, strives to preserve our rich Jewish Heritage by...
 CREATING community awareness and understanding of the contributions made by the Jewish community to the Greater Hartford area
EDUCATING
individuals and families to better understand their heritage through
oral histories, workshops, programs and special exhibitions
PRESERVING the unique culture and heritage of Greater Hartford's Jewish community
INSPIRING
future generations by providing specialized services, historical
information and resources to schools, colleges, cultural institutions,
religious and civic organizations
PUBLISHING Connecticut Jewish History, a journal documenting the history of Jewish life in Connecticut
PROVIDING
an archival center for research and a repository of historical
documents and memorabilia relating to the Jewish community of Greater
Hartford
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Driving Directions
Directions to the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Community Services Building (within which the Historical Society is located):
I-84 Eastbound:
Get off at exit 43, Park Road. Turn right at the end of the ramp. Make
an immediate left onto Trout Brook Boulevard. Travel 2.5 miles to
Albany Avenue, Route 44. Turn right and follow Albany Avenue 1 mile to
Route 189. Make a left onto Route 189. Go 1 mile; make a right onto 185
at the intersection of 185 and 189. Driveway to the Community Services
Building is on the right immediately past Sunrise Assisted Living
Facility. Parking and entrance are in the front of the building (facing
Bloomfield Avenue). JHSGH is on the first floor to the right of the
foyer.
I-84 Westbound:
Get off at exit 48, Asylum Street. Go right at end of ramp. Travel 1.5
miles on Asylum Street to Scarborough Street. Turn right onto
Scarborough Street. Go to the end, and make a left onto Route 44, west.
In several hundred yards, turn right onto Route 189. Go 1 mile; make a
left onto 185 at the intersection of 185 and 189. Driveway to the
Community Services Building is on the right immediately past Sunrise
Assisted Living Facility. Parking and entrance are in the front of the
building (facing Bloomfield Avenue). JHSGH is on the first floor to the
right of the foyer.
I-91 North or Southbound:
Get off at exit 35 A-B, Route 218. Head west on Route 218, and follow
218 for about 3.75 miles. Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue / Route 189.
Follow to the intersection of 189 and 185. Make a left onto 185, in
front of Sunrise Assisted Living. Follow 185 past Sunrise. Driveway to
the Community Services Building is on the right immediately past
Sunrise Assisted Living Facility. Parking and entrance are in the front
of the building (facing Bloomfield Avenue). JHSGH is on the first floor
to the right of the foyer.
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Staff
Estelle Kafer, Executive Director
(860) 727-6171
ekafer@jewishhartford.org
Bea Brodie, Project Manager
(860) 727-6170
bbrodie@jewishhartford.org
Margaret Mair, Archivist
(860) 727-6173
mmair@jewishhartford.org
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Contact Us
Mail:
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford
333 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Phone: (860) 727-6171
Fax: (860) 232-5221
E-mail: ekafer@jewishhartford.org
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