The Center for Jewish History invites family historians of all backgrounds to explore their roots at the landmark Ackman and Ziff Family Genealogy Institute.
Participants can learn how to begin family history research with the guidance of expert genealogists, delve into federal records and…
The Nutmeggers: The Jewish Community of Connecticut, Part 2 – The Towns and Cities
Hartford
Hartford is home to the first and largest Jewish community in the state of Connecticut. The earliest mention of a Jew in the state was David the Jew, of Hartford, who was fined 20 shillings for illegal trading in 1659.
Afterwards, there were scattered references to the…