Greater Hartford Shalom

Are you new to Greater Hartford or considering a move to our community? Relocating is never easy, but Greater Hartford Shalom, a program of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, wants to help you get acquainted with the people, programs and places that make up our Jewish neighborhood!

It all starts with your phone call or email to Outreach Coordinator Sherry Waitsman, 860-727-6122, swaitsman@jewishhartford.org to request a Welcome Package and a friendly volunteer visit. Or, if you prefer, click here and let us know who you are and the best time to reach you.

Welcome Package

The Greater Hartford Shalom Welcome Package includes a enviro-friendly shopping tote filled with gifts including: a copy of ALL THINGS JEWISH Magazine, a recent edition and complimentary three month subscription to  the Connecticut Jewish Ledger, a three month membership to the Mandell JCC,  information on community activities, classes, resources, synagogues, agencies and programs for you and your family and more!

About Jewish Greater Hartford

Our Jewish community of 35,000 people live in more than 30 towns surrounding Hartford, Connecticut’s capital city.  Greater Hartford is mid-way between Boston and New York, about 25 miles from Waterbury Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts, an hour’s drive to the coastline or the Berkshires.

We’re a full-service Jewish community with a vibrant, thriving Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, Hebrew Health Care, Mandell Jewish Community Center and Jewish Family Services. We offer the CHAI Center for Jewish Life serving the Farmington Valley, Jewish Day and High Schools, a Jewish Historical Society, kosher shopping and caterers, Israel activities, Jewish day and overnight camps,  programs for people with special needs and Jewish senior facilities, programs and residences.  Volunteer opportunities for every age group and interest will keep you busy and connected.

Newcomers can choose from more than 20 synagogues and congregations representing all affiliations, adult Jewish learning programs, Jewish film and book festivals, culture, lectures, art and music.  Our YAD, Young Adult Division wants to meet new young families, and the Hillels  at our local campuses serve college students and faculty in Hartford, West Hartford, New Britain and Storrs.

Welcome home!
It’s all here for you, let Greater Hartford Shalom be your guide!

Click here to request a Welcome Package.