The Parent Education Program is mandated by the State of Connecticut for divorcing parents of children under 18. Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven is an authorized PEP provider through a State of Connecticut contract. This program is offered as a six-hour educational workshop and participants must complete all six hours in order to […]
A spiritual journey to explore the emotional depths of the sacred writings which come from deep within the human soul. This exploration of Tehillim examines our longings, our hopes, joys and sorrows as expressed in the transcendent message of the psalms. Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer, D.Min., Held at the Jewish Federation Shoreline Office (705 […]
The Chapters of Our Ancestors is a section on the Mishnah which offers ethical insights from the key teachers and rabbinic authorities between 200 BCE and 100 CE. Join us for this lively discussion exploring this text. Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer, these one hour sessions (11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.) examine each psalm for […]
This group is for individuals coping with the needs of elderly and frail loved ones. Held at Tower One/Tower East, this free group is open to any individual in the Greater New Haven community. For more information contact either Michelle O'Brien at the Towers 203-722-1816, ext. 170 or Rabbi Hesch Sommer at 203-389-5599, ext. 117.
Coping with the loss of a loved one has no set time frame. There are moments when we are managing as best as we can and then there are periods of time when we feel that we are lost in our grief and struggle with daily living. This groups offers an opportunity to reflect with others […]
A spiritual journey to explore the emotional depths of the sacred writings which come from deep within the human soul. This exploration of Tehillim examines our longings, our hopes, joys and sorrows as expressed in the transcendent message of the psalms. Facilitated by Rabbi Hesch Sommer, D.Min., Held at the Jewish Federation Shoreline Office (705 […]
Coping with the loss of a loved one has no set time frame. There are moments when we are managing as best as we can and then there are periods of time when we feel that we are lost in our grief and struggle with daily living. This groups offers an opportunity to reflect with others […]
The JFS office will be closed on Monday, October 3rd and Tuesday, October 4th in observance of Rosh Hashanah. The office will reopen on Wednesday, October 5th at 9 a.m.
The Parent Education Program is mandated by the State of Connecticut for divorcing parents of children under 18. Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven is an authorized PEP provider through a State of Connecticut contract. This program is offered as a six-hour educational workshop and participants must complete all six hours in order to […]