What do a police officer, a grave digger, a basketball coach, a mayor, and identical twins have in common? They're all part of Jewish Hartford. Our Community. Our Stories., a groundbreaking new photo exhibit by acclaimed photographer Steven Laschever, from December 7, 2025-January 23, 2026, at the Chase Family Gallery, Mandell JCC in West Hartford, CT. 

 

Nearly 50 striking  portraits and tableaus reveal a Jewish community that's anything but predictable—diverse, vibrant, and full of surprises. It's the side of our community you've never seen… and won't forget.