Come See Why We Love West Hartford!

West Hartford. CT -- where a rich Jewish life, affordable living, a robust job market and a warm & welcoming community all come together! 

Located in the leafy scenic suburb of CT's capital, West Hartford is conveniently positioned only 2 hours from NYC and 1.5 hours from Boston. We offer a warm and inviting small town feel coupled with all the amenities of a big city.

Rich Jewish Life

Vibrant Orthodox Life

 

 

Orthodox Jewish Day School

The all-new New England Jewish Academy (NEJA) is a regional nursery - 12th grade Orthodox Jewish Day School formed through a merger between the Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy and the Hebrew High School of New England.

 

Beyond offering excellent education in both Judaic and General Studies, NEJA has unveiled a remarkable tuition initiative - ensuring tuition is incredibly affordable without sacrificing anything in the quality of education. Click here to learn more! 

 

 

Eruv, Mikveh and More!

West Hartford has all the essentials for vibrant Jewish living. We have:

• A large Community Eruv maintained by the West Hartford Eruv Committee under the rabbinic guidance of Rabbi Tuvia Brander.
• A community Mikveh -- Mikveh Bess Israel -- which provides the entire Jewish community with a safe and sacred space for immersion for women, men and utensils.
• A community Chevra Kadisha
• Community Yadei Chesed Organization

 

Kosher Food

The Essentials

Big Y and The Crown Market & Cafe both feature kosher bakeries, kosher butcheries and kosher delis as well as a wide variety of other fresh and frozen kosher products.
 

Dining Out

Don't want to cook? Get fresh pizza, sushi, or sandwiches from The Crown Market now with in-store seating area. Also check out Yosi Kosher Catering's Enfield commissary.
 

Catering

Celebrating a Simcha? Make it a gala event with local catering from The Crown Market & Cafe or Yosi Kosher Catering.

Supportive Jewish Infrastructure

• The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford including an active Commission on Jewish Education, Jewish Community Relations Council and much much more!
• The Jewish Community Foundation - a major source of support and capacity building vital for all local Jewish organizations.

• Jewish Family Services including a kosher food pantry, mental health services and screenings, Holocaust Survivor's support program and much more.
• Jewish Association for Community Living
• The Hebrew Center for Health and Rehabilitation - a glatt kosher skilled nursing facility
• Jewish Children's Service Organization

The Jewish Community Center

Robust Economy

Jobs abound in our area. With thriving industries, growing fintech and tech sectors, and an abundance of medical systems, hospitals, and institutions of higher learning, your next job is waiting for your in our area.

Check out some current job postings and lists:

• CT Hires
• Google Job Board
• GYL Financial Synergies
• Hartford Courant Job Board
• Hartford HealthCare
• Indeed Job Posting

Need Help Conducting Your Job Search?

Just contact us below or at JewishWestHartford@gmail.com

 

Healthcare Hub with Six Hospital Systems

West Hartford is a regional medical hub at the nexus of  6 distinct Medical/Hospital systems.

With regional academic centers like UConn Health Center and larger tertiary care medical centers like Hartford Hospital and St. Francis Hospital all within a short 10-minute commute!

Regional Nexus of Higher Learning

West Hartford is at the crossroads of several of our country's finest institutions of higher learning with many career opportunities in higher education.

Private Universities: University of Hartford, Yale University, University of Saint Joseph, Wesleyan University,  Quinnipiac University, Trinity College, United States Coast Guard Academy 

Public Institutions: University of Connecticut, Connecticut State Universities (4 campuses) and Colleges (13 campuses)

A Growing Technology Sector

Did you know that West Hartford is the 4th best city for Tech Jobs in the entire USA? (Brookings Institution - 2018)

We are the proud home of:

• United Technologies 
• Pratt & Whitney (makers of the F-35 "Adir" fighter jet)
• Fintech 
• Ideanomics

Insurance Capital of the World!

We have them all!

• Aetna
• Cigna
• The Hartford
• Travelers

 Pava Tuition Initiative

Thanks to the vision and generosity of Ann & Jeremy Pava, New England Jewish Academy offers a transformative subsidized tuition for all students from kindergarten - 12th Grade.

This incredible tuition initiative provides families throughout the region the opportunity to benefit from a Jewish day school that combines the highest quality education with an environment that nurtures the Jewish soul of each child.

Kindergarten & First Grade.....$7,000
Second - Fifth Grade.....$9,500
Sixth - Eighth Grade.....$11,500
High School.....$14,000
*Additional need-based aid available

For more information, contact Chana Backus at cbackus@neja.org.