Hist
ric Hartfrd Synaggues
An active communal life has always sprung up wherever Jews have settled. Some organizations, such as Sisterhoods or Brotherhoods, are synagogue-based and provide social opportunities, while also supporting their individual congregations in various ways. Youth groups are also important and offer activities and programs designed to inspire a strong connection to the Jewish people. Moreover, synagogues historically have served as a central place for the celebration of High Holidays and life cycle events, such as weddings and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.
Sisterhood, Brotherhood, and Youth Groups
Beth Israel Sisterhood 1941
Press Announcement for Bess Israel Synagogue Sisterhood, 1948
Social auxiliary groups like the womens' Sisterhood and the mens' Brotherhood have long been intrinsically involved in key aspects of synagogue life. The focus of such organizations has been to support social, educational, and cultural activities in the Jewish community and to serve as a fundraising resource for synagogues. Often these groups work in conjunction with youth groups, helping to sponsor and facilitate youth activities in synagogue life such as local community projects, recreational trips, and participation in special events and holiday celebrations.
Tikvoh Chadoshoh Sisterhood, 1954
Agudas Achim Brotherhood, 1954
Hartford Sisterhood Conference, 1966
Agudas Achim youth group awaits bus trip, 1961
