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General Information
- About University of Hartfordhttps://www.hartford.edu/
- 200 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford, CT 06117
- Approximate number of Jewish Studies courses
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor
- University has programs in Israel:
Other Organizations
- Other than Chabad the following groups offer activities on this campus:
- Website: http://www.hartfordaepi.com/
- Email: hillel@hartford.edu
- Website: https://www.hartford.edu/student-life/clubs-activities/spiritual-life/hillel.aspx
- University of Hartford offers Kosher meals: Monday-Friday lunch and dinner, as well as prepackaged meals in the Village Market and Gengras Student Union.
- Kosher dining is provided through:
- - provided by the university in conjunction with Aramark Dining Services
- Kashrut under the auspices of the HKC: Hartford Kashrut Commission
- Rabbinic Administrator: Rabbi Yosef B Kulek
About West Hartford
https://www.westhartfordct.gov
West Hartford is home to the largest Jewish community in Connecticut. It is an affluent city located two hours from both New York City and Boston. It has a population of roughly 64,000 residents, mostly young to middle-age families, which has shown steady growth. It has an area of 22 square miles, most of which is encompassed by the town Eiruv. It has a Town Manager and Town Council form of government. It is a beautiful town that is home to many historical attractions and parks.
There are two Hebrew day-schools in West Hartford.
Solomon Schechter is a Conservative day school.
West Hartford is also home to the New England Jewish Academy, a co-ed Nursery through 12th grade school that offers curricula in both Hebrew and English studies. NEJA is a Torah-Mesorah affiliate.
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www.bethelwesthartford.org
Chabad House of Greater Hartford
joyce@emanuelsynagogue.org
United Synagogues of Greater Hartford
Young Israel of West Hartford
While West Hartford is home to very few hospitals, there are several established medical institutions immediately adjacent to us. In Hartford there is Hartford Hospital and S. Francis Hospital, both of which are well known for their cardiology work. Farmington is home to John Dempsey Hospital. In West Hartford itself, on the Bloomfield border, one will find the Hebrew Home and Hospital, which offers both assisted living and hospital services. Kosher food is available in all of these establishments upon request.
Mikveh Bess Israel, located at 61 North Main Street, is the only mikveh in the Hartford area. It is used by people all-throughout the week for the toiveling (immersing) of dishes and for Taharos HaMishpocha (family purity). Men use the Mikveh before Shabbat and Holidays, but special arrangements can be made for usage during the week as well. It is used for conversions as needed.
The West Hartford Eruv is an established fixture of our community and tended by the West Hartford Eruv Committee.
Eruv status is updated every Friday or Erev Yom Tov if a Yom Tov falls on Friday. Eruv status can be obtained by dialing 860-232-6417
Map and additional Information: https://www.youngisraelwh.org/eruv
Local Kashrut Information
- The Hartford Kashrut Commission
- These establishments are under year-round kashrut supervision, although not all products are Kosher for Passover. For more information, click an establishment name.
- Café J at the JCC , West Hartford
- Kassow Hillel Kosher Eatery, Trinity College , Hartford
- Kosher Kitchen @ University of Hartford Commons , West Hartford
- Kosher Kitchen at UConn Central Dining Tower , Storrs
- Main Street Cafe , West Hartford
- Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, Southington, CT 06489
- Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard , West Hartford
- Crown Supermarket Catering , West Hartford
- UHA Kosher Catering/Conferences , West Hartford
- Yosi Kosher Catering , Windsor
- Big Y Kosher Meat, Deli Counter & Bakery , West Hartford
- Carvel Ice Cream Store , Avon
- Crown Supermarket , West Hartford
- Granny's Pie Factory , East Hartford
- Stop & Shop Supermarket Bakery Dept. , W Hartford-Bloomfield-Manchester
- True North Granola , Brattleboro
- Yosi @ Whole Foods Market , West Hartford
- Crown Supermarket has Cholov Yisrael Pizza, bakery, Glatt 5-O’clock shop and fresh sushi.
- Big Y also has a Glatt Kosher deli and kosher bakery.
Online Resources
- Directory of all Official Chabad Affiliates Around the World
- Over 10,000 Essays and Books on all Jewish Topics
- Jewish Learning One-on-One over the Phone
- The Wisdom Center from Chabad of Stanford
- Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies
Affiliates
Chabad on Campus International
The Chabad-Lubavitch movement is warming the globe (in a good way) by spreading a culture of community, kindness and enlightenment. We have homes on more than 260 campuses worldwide where Jewish students can chill and connect. Our Chasidic-run houses nurture social, educational and spiritual enlightenment. No judgment, just joy.
Chabad Lubavitch World HQ
While each Chabad House is financially independent and independently run, we are all part of a movement that derives its impulse from a passion for Judaism and a love for Jewish people, holds fast to its mission, reaching out to Jewish people, and realizing a living Jewish experience through education, spiritual and social services.
Chabad House of Greater Hartford