News & Stories from the Greensboro Jewish Federation

Anti-Semitism in Europe

Harassment of Jews throughout the world is at its highest levels in seven years. In Europe, news reports from the last two months describe a significantly deteriorating situation. Fatal attacks in France and Denmark, as well as vandalism against synagogues and other Jewish facilities through…

Update on Ukraine

March 24, 2015

Dear Friends,

Nearly a year has passed since pro-Russian separatists began battling Ukrainian forces in the eastern party of the country, and once again Jews are in danger. There are 5.2 million people living in conflict-affected areas and more than one million have fled the…

The 2015 Israeli Elections: What Just Happened?

March 18, 2015

 

The world’s attention was riveted on the hotly-contested mid-March elections in Israel. Learn how the results will impact Israel and the world on a JFNA-hosted teleconference with The Jerusalem Post’s political correspondent, Gil Hoffman.

 

Federation of Greater Hartford Names Howard Sovronsky New President/CEO

March 2015

 

 

Since January 1, 2015, Howard Sovronsky has served as president & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford. In this role, Sovronsky oversees the strategic initiatives and day-to-day operation of the Federation’s six main divisions, and Federation’s collaborati…

National Young Leadership Names New Chairs Designate for 2015-2016

March 2015

This week, National Young Leadership (NYL), Federation’s network of Jewish leaders in their 20s, 30s and early 40s, announced its new chairs designate, Ronna Schneider, from Cincinnati, and Bryan Drowos, from South Palm Beach.

Both Ronna and Bryan are vice chairs of NYL Cabine…