Telling Our Stories – Preserving Our History

The Enduring Story of Jewish Hartford

Explore the rich history of the Jewish community and its values, from early immigrants to local heroes. We use primary sources to bring the stories of how Jewish leaders and everyday people built a vibrant community and worked for a more just society to life.

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Annie Fisher
Annie Fisher

“When I was a child of immigrant parents, you taught me English. You helped me overcome fears.”
Mrs. Max Zietz

Tapestry of Memories: Oral and Written Narratives of Jewish Hartford

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Abraham Ribicoff

Abraham Ribicoff was the first Jewish person to become the governor of Connecticut (1955-1961), and a U.S. senator (1963-1981), representing Connecticut in Congress. He was also elected to the state legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Peter Roisman

Born in Hartford, Roisman attended West Hartford’s Hall High School, where he played varsity soccer, basketball, and golf. The golf team became state champions, and the soccer team were state semi-finalists.

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Oral History Collection

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This collection has more than 700 individual interviews and recorded events.

Oral History Collection
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Two Monuments by Elbert Weinberg 6:00 PM 10.9.24

Remembering the Holocaust

Two of the most significant public monuments by Hartford-born sculptor Elbert Weinberg (1928-1991) are Holocaust memorials, one in Wilmington, Delaware, the other on the grounds of the Jewish Community Center on Bloomfield Avenue in West Hartford.

Weinberg grew up in Hartford’s Jewish North End during World War II and Jewish themes, many of them dark and troubling, occur throughout his work. Art historian Nancy Finlay will discuss these two important commissions, examining their origins and exploring their imagery.

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At the Noah Webster House, 227 S Main St, West Hartford.

$5 registration (advance registration required – limited seating)

Exhibitions

Explore our rotating exhibitions that bring Connecticut Jewish history to life. From archival displays at our West Hartford offices to traveling exhibits shared throughout the region, JHSGH creates engaging experiences that preserve and celebrate the stories, culture, and contributions of Jewish communities in Greater Hartford. Visit our exhibitions page to see what's currently on display and learn about upcoming shows. READ MORE

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Food & Cooking

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Recipes From Beth S. Goldberg’s Kitchen – Salmon with Pineapple Glaze

In: Delicious Memories, Food & Cooking, Growing Up in Hartford
Submitted by Beth S. Goldberg Salmon with Pineapple Glaze 4 Five ounce portions of salmon 2 Cups unsweetened pineapple juice 4 Teaspoons soy sauce In a small stainless steel sauce pan, bring the pineapple juice to a boil. Lower the heat and cook until there is about 1 cup. Let

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Sweet Blintzes from The Gefilte Manifesto

In: Delicious Memories, Food & Cooking, Holidays

From The Gefilte Manifesto by Jeffrey Yoskowitz & Liz Alpern (Link to Cookbook below)   JEFFREY: I was only privy to homemade blintzes once in a blue moon when Grandma Ruth decided to make them. Hers were never too sweet, and they revealed their contents on the sides since she

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Seders at Barbara Gordon’s House
In: Food & Cooking
 
Submitted by Barbara Gordon Seders growing up were always at my Dad’s Mom and Dad’s house on Rockville Street in Hartford. I loved going there to see the amazing plants my “little bubby” grew out on the piazza (porch)! My other Bubby, who lived with my grandfather in Rockville, Ct

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