Woodbridge Town News

Congregation B’nai Jacob, in partnership with the Greater New Haven African American Historical Society, the Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven, The Towers of New Haven, Shoreline Soul, Valley Soul, and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven/Jewish Community Relations Council

Snow shoveling is a demanding physical activity that requires proper preparation and technique to avoid injury. Before heading out with your shovel, it's essential to warm up the key muscle groups, including biceps, deltoids, rotator cuff, forearm, and parascapular muscles. Simple warm-up exercises

Children's Havura, K-2 Kehila, and Junior Congregation, all led by parent or grandparent volunteers, meet each Saturday. For more information about Saturday programs or BEKI’s religious school, named BINA, consult Education Director Annie Norman-Schiff at anormanschiff@beki.org.

Beecher Road School K-3rd students can create art with friends! After-school painting party, January 17th, 3:30-5:00pm. Location: Beecher Road School, South Assembly Room. Local artist Darcee LoPresti of Picasso Parties will provide instruction to students in creating a beautiful winter scene.

At this time of the year the Board begins work on the 2025-2026 budget. The first step was a special late November meeting for presentations by the various departments of their estimated needs for the 2025-2026 school year. These are submitted to the Superintendent so that she may prepare her budget

Gathering greens for this program is always a labor-intensive task. We want to express our gratitude to the following sponsors and individuals who helped make the 2024 Wreath Making program a success:

From April through October gardeners from the Garden Club of Woodbridge meet weekly to prune, weed and frequently add plants to one of the following gardens: the Darling House herb garden; the library's center garden as well as the garden adjacent to the library's front door; and the Adella Baldwin

Families may participate by making individual “We Care” Bags for New Reach Foundation in New Haven. Fill 1-Gallon resealable bags with items for the homeless which may include new socks, gloves, hats, underwear, protein bars, fruit cups, small toiletries, hygiene items, and $5 gift cards for Dunkin

Benjamin Resnick, rabbi of the Pelham Jewish Center in New York, will talk about his new novel, Next Stop, on Sunday, Dec. 8. Next Stop explores the precariousness of Jewish American life after a black hole consumes the State of Israel and similar strange events occur in major cities around

The Amity Regional School District is honored to announce the appointment of Dr. Shannan Carlson as Assistant Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Carlson brings over 25 years of experience as an educator and instructional leader, with expertise spanning Pre-K through high school.

Woodbridge is taking action to help residents save money on rising energy costs while building a more sustainable future. On Saturday, November 16th, the town officially launched HeatSmart Woodbridge during the Woodbridge Sustainability Committee’s engaging lecture on heat pumps.

A festive holiday celebration is coming to the Parish House in Woodbridge, Connecticut, offering families a delightful morning of seasonal activities and entertainment. The event will take place on Saturday, December 14, from 10:30 AM to