Resources

If you or anyone you know is ill or in need of support, please call our Bikur Cholim (Caring) Committee at (203) 792-6161.

Danbury Hospital Chaplain (203) 739-7059

Jewish Family Services

For many people, the changing economic picture, the changing dynamics within our families, or the changes brought upon us by age and/or illness, mental or physical may necessitate reaching out for advice, resources to contact or just a sympathetic ear. For years the Greater Danbury Jewish community had that person in Roz Kopfstein and now, upon her retirement, the newly reorganized Jewish Family Services for this area has a new social worker, Donna Prywes, LCSW.

Jewish Family Services is the surviving member of the area’s longtime Jewish Federation, which disbanded this past year. A newly revitalized board has brought Donna in to meet the needs of the Jewish communities of Northern Fairfield, Southern Litchfield and Eastern Putnam Counties. Donna is very enthused about her new position. Although she will be working with folks of all ages, she expressed, “a passion for working with the geriatric community,” which may be especially valuable in our own aging local population. Not only are the front line of Baby Boomers now in their mid-sixties, but many have questions concerning their own aging parents and the issues they face.

Donna will be a warm and welcoming presence in our community. She has had extensive social work experience within the Westchester Jewish and secular communities, particularly with the Visiting Nurses Association of the Hudson Valley.

Donna has plans to connect with area rabbis and social service agency directors to introduce herself and some of the programs and activities she plans to be part of. While the parameters of Donna’s work will not permit one-on-one individual counseling, (The JFS is a resource, referral and information service.) she will serve as a conduit for information about helpful resources, as well as be “an advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.” Her office will be at the United Jewish Center in Danbury, where she will work 2-3 days a week (days TBA). She will be able to be reached at the JFS by phone (203) 794-1818 or by email at JFSDanbury@gmail.com. JFS services are confidential and free.

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
http://uscj.org/ – Find resources for leadership, Jewish personal growth, Jewish parenting and more!

Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University
http://ziegler.aju.edu/ – Find great Torah to read and in podcast format.

Siddur Audio Page
http://www.sidduraudio.com/ – Find many of the tunes we use for our services.

Rabbinical Assembly
http://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/ – Find all the legal resources of Conservative Judaism, as well as statements, source sheets and ethical guidelines.

Jewish Theological Seminary
http://www.jtsa.edu/ – Find great Torah to read and listen to, as well as many other resources.

Jewish Educators Assembly
https://jewisheducators.org/ – This is the educational arm of JTS.

Kosher Meat and Catering

Crown Market
West Hartford, CT
(800) 236-1965

Waterbury Kosher World
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 757-4992

bakery Sammy’s Kosher Market
Bedford Hills, NY
(914) 241-4477

Seasons Supermarket
Scarsdale, NY
(914) 472-2240

Some Kosher meat is available at area ShopRite, and Trader Joe’s stores.
Kosher and Parve cakes are available at Stop and Shop, Mill Plain Rd., Danbury location ONLY.

bagels Kosher Cheeses available at Stop and Shop and Trader Joe’s.