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Sheldon Low – one of the most widely recognized names in contemporary Jewish music and pop-folk today – has been appointed to the congregation’s clergy team as the Senior Cantorial Director of Sacred Music beginning this July. Continue Reading →
Open Arts Alliance is proud to announce its 2026 SummerStage season, giving students in grades 1-6 the opportunity to perform in Disney’s Aladdin Kids and At The Bandstand, and students in Grades 1-7 the chance to perform in Chicago: Teen Edition. Some sessions have filled and there are wait lists, but there are some sessions with openings going fast. Continue Reading →
Fred was a dedicated security guard at Greenwich High School, a supervisor at the Boys and Girls Club in Stamford, and an employee of the Stamford YMCA. Fred’s daughters, Jualéa and Jazmén, have created a GoFundMe fundraiser for help as they navigate the heartbreaking loss of their father and face the financial responsibilities that come with funeral arrangements and other unexpected expenses. Continue Reading →
The series will begin with a presentation by Peter Picone, Wildlife Biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Wednesday, March 25 from 7:00 to 8:00pm at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. Continue Reading →
Teachers said one of Candlelight’s primary challenges is alignment across classes that are normally taught separately. Choir, band, orchestra, and music production students rehearse on different schedules, with different ensemble sizes and performance norms. Continue Reading →
The concert will feature the three handbell choirs of local churches – Christ Church Greenwich, First Congregational Church of Greenwich, and First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich. Continue Reading →
Quinn Sheehy, Brunswick senior and varsity basketball player, recently led a successful brain cancer fundraiser. He designed custom t-shirts and organized sales within the Brunswick community, with 100% of proceeds donated directly to B*CURED. Continue Reading →
The holiday festivities began March 1 with the synagogue’s Super Mario-themed Purim Carnival, which included an inflatable obstacle course, interactive games, face painting, spin art, snow cones, and prizes. Families also prepared Misloach Manot—gifts of food and drink—to share with friends and loved ones, fulfilling this cherished mitzvah. Continue Reading →
The program is led by Rabbi Boruch Ceitlin and Chaya Ceitlin, directors of Seaside Society and Jewish Riverside Old Greenwich, who guide students in blending Jewish values with active community involvement. Continue Reading →
