Updates

Congregation Mishkan Israel, 785 Ridge Rd, Hamden

Sunday, April 27  |  2:00 pm

Commemorate Yom HaShoah at this community-wide program. We will be joined by speaker Karen Baum Gordon, acclaimed author of The Last Letter: A Father’s Struggle, a Daughter’s Quest, and the Long Shadow of the Holocaust. Through archival documents and personal letters, Karen brings to life her father’s experience as a Holocaust survivor and the legacy of loss that shaped her family across generations. Her work has received national recognition, including a nomination for the American Library Association’s Sophie Brody Medal and a feature on Good Morning America.  Don’t miss this powerful opportunity to reflect, remember, and stand together in remembrance and resolve. Learn more here. 

Marvin S. Bargar Audiovisual Collections: Oral History

We’re excited to share that the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven is preparing to start recording oral history interviews again! With over 300 interviews in our collection—capturing the stories, traditions, and experiences of our community—we are eager to add new voices and ensure these invaluable histories are accessible for generations to come.

Ways to get involved:

• Be an Interviewer – Help record the memories of community members. (A training session will be required—stay tuned for details.)
• Be a Narrator – Have a history to tell? We’d love to hear it!
• Transcribe Interviews – Turn spoken stories into written records.

If you’re interested in volunteering in any capacity, please fill out this form, or contact us at info@jewishhistorynh.org