Israel & Our Community Edition

FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOEL WEISS

Living Our Values…..

With integrity, inclusion, compassion and excellence. Our Federation will always strive to conduct our important work with these values front and center. Our Federation is committed and determined to amplify all that is important to building a welcoming and joyful life for the communities we serve.

Together with you, we are building a community that will help Jews and others in need here in Fairfield County, nationally and overseas. Together with you, we will fight antisemitism here in our community, on our college campuses and wherever our support is needed.

Together with you, we will continue to support the needs of the people of Israel throughout these challenging days, continuing to support the rescue of hostages still not home and until Israel heals, renews and rebuilds.

We need your participation; we need your partnership in all we do. Become involved with us. Let us know how you would like to help, participate in one of our many projects and programs that speak to and deliver impact in our service to you and our community. Call me directly (203-659-3603) and share with me your interests. There is a place for you and those close and important to you, with our Federation Community.

With gratitude,

Joel F. Weiss

Executive Director

joel@shalomct.org

203-659-3603

SHINE ON: A NIGHT BY THE SOUND

Join us for an evening celebrating resilience, unity, and Jewish life.

As challenges continue to shape this moment in Jewish history, we’ll come together for a meaningful night by the Sound featuring cocktails, dinner, and a powerful program at the Pavilions at Penfield Beach.

We are proud to honor:

• Alan Feldman – Shari Levy Service Award

• Bryan Bierman – A.O. Samuels Young Leadership Award

Our featured speaker, Julie Platt, Immediate Past Chair of The Jewish Federations of North America, will share timely and thoughtful insights drawn from her leadership at the highest levels of the national Jewish community.

Date: Wednesday, September 17

Time: 6:30 PM cocktails | 7:15 PM dinner & program

Location: The Pavilions at Penfield Beach, Fairfield

Attire: Casual elegant

We hope you'll be part of this important gathering.

For more information, please reach out to Lisa Becker.

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JOB OPENING

Director of Engagement

University of Connecticut Hillel at Hillel International

This is a wonderful opportunity for a candidate with 3+ years of experience, who is student-centered, has supervisory experience, and is excited about elevating our engagement strategy. The position is in-person at Hillel 5 days a week when school is in session, with frequent evening commitments (including Shabbat and holidays). Salary is $70,000-$75,000 and start date is ASAP.

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