Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish Life
Celebrating Jewish Life in Connecticut
Welcome to the Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish Life (GWCJL or “Coalition”), a distinctive and welcoming community serving western Connecticut. Our members, both full and part-time residents, come together to explore Jewish life through tradition, learning, celebration and shared experience.
We host Friday evening Shabbat services and dinner, Jewish holiday observances, life cycle events, and programs that reflect a meaningful and contemporary approach to Judaism. Rooted in the enduring value of worship, study and acts of kindness, we create opportunities for engagement that are spiritually grounded, intellectually stimulating, and socially connected.
Our community includes people from a wide range of Jewish and interfaith backgrounds. All are welcome. If you are seeking a community that values tradition and inquiry, fosters meaningful relationships and welcomes diverse perspective, we invite you to visit us, attend an event, or reach out to learn more.
Join the community for Friday Evening Shabbat service and dinner in a member’s home or a convenient community location. Celebrate the High Holidays, Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot together.
Gain perspective with our wonderful Rabbi James Greene, a champion moderator, as he thoughtfully discusses and presents timely topics in person and virtually in a stimulating manner, with Biblical, Rabbinic and contemporary texts
.Attend lectures by noted speakers on timely and consequential subjects in our Speaker Series. View a film of Jewish interest or join our lively Reading Room book discussion.
Help someone who is ill or suffers a loss. “Coalition Cares” provides support when needed. We also participate in various community activities within the region.
