The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford (JHSGH) collects and preserves materials that document the Greater Hartford Jewish community. Through an array of publications, exhibitions and partnerships, we tell the stories of Jewish life, culture and contributions to our part of Connecticut.
Founded in 1971, JHSGH has grown from an attic closet to a respected community archival center. JHSGH is a member-supported organization and a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford.
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Staff
Interim Director
Alan Berkowitz
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Communications & Administrative Manager
Jennifer Klau
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Jennifer Klau holds a B. S. in Communications from Boston University’s College of Communication. She completed her Ph.D. in Kinesiology and her M.A. in Education at UCONN. Jennifer has been active in the Greater Hartford Jewish community for many years, serving in leadership roles and on the Board at Beth David Synagogue. She looks forward to helping JHS reach and engage new constituents while maintaining its core mission of preserving the stories of our Jewish past.
Archivist
Leah Early
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Leah Early studied philosophy and religion at Reed College and earned her MS-LIS with a concentration in archives management from Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Officers & Board
Co- Presidents: Rebecca Selig & Michael Fishman
Treasurer: Sharon Kowal Freilich
- Ron Apter
- Jeff Azia
- Alan Berkowitz
- Michael Cohen
- David Diamond
- Hollis Dorman
- Lance Goldberg
- Rona Gollob
- David Harris
- Steve Kleinman
- Abbey Kreinik
- Robin Landau
- Madison Leighty
- Ellen Lescher
- Evan Levy
- Michalee Merritt
- Lisa Plavin
- Rick Robinson
- Susan Schenker
- David Silver
Honorary Directors:
- Leon Chameides
- Barbara Gordon
- Arthur Nassau