Despite the fact that most American Jews trace their family to Poland, there are many misconceptions about Polish history and the history of Polish-Jewish relations. In this talk, Leon Chameides will highlight certain aspects of Polish and Polish-Jewish history, with […]
A Talk with Dr. Leon Chameides: Poland, the Jews and my Family Learn More »
Join us for a virtual book talk with Lauren Rebecca Sklaroff author of Red Hot Mama: The Life of Sophie Tucker December 8, 2020 at 7pm on Zoom Legendary entertainer Sophie Tucker was one of the women featured in the
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November 12th at 7pm – Zoom program Thinking about organizing and displaying some of your old family photographs this season? Do you have sentimental photographs that you would like to share? Sharing photographs is a great way to bring people
Saving History Through Family Photographs Learn More »
October 25, 2020, 11:00 am – In person JHSGH board member Kerri Provost will lead a small group on a tour through the Jewish areas of Hartford’s Zion Hill Cemetery. Highlights will include the grave sites of Rabbis Meyer Elkin
Tour of Zion Hill Cemetery Learn More »
October 13 at 7:00 PM (via Zoom) A panel of local leaders will reflect on how their organizations, and the wider Jewish community in our area, have responded to the ongoing crisis brought about by COVID-19. Join us to reflect
Responding to COVID-19: A Community Panel Learn More »
Please join us on September 15 at 7:00 PM for a virtual event for members of the community to share personal stories of the High Holidays. We welcome participants from all generations and backgrounds across the Hartford region. If you
High Holiday Memories virtual program Learn More »
Please join us for a virtual book talk with Pamela S. Nadell America’s Jewish Women: A History from Colonial Times to Today Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 5PM Scroll down for registration link Winner of the 2019 National
Virtual Book Talk with Pamela S. Nadell Learn More »
As the ongoing pandemic means that we spend some of our family time virtually – on Zoom or other platforms, why not take this unique opportunity to connect with relatives to learn more about your family history? Using a
Telling Your Family Stories Learn More »
This series is sponsored by the Jewish Hartford European Roots program at UConn’s Center for Judaic Studies. Click here to see the whole schedule and to register. The first program in the series is on June 16th at 4pm: “Bad
Di Yidishe Velt: A Virtual Festival of Yiddish Culture Learn More »
