Video – Jewish Life in Middletown

Video from November 3, 2024 program.

In honor of Congregation Adath Israel’s 120th anniversary, learn about the legacy of the Jewish community in Middletown, Connecticut from the nineteenth century to the present.

We explore Middletown’s early Jewish history, the evolution of the Adath Israel synagogue and hear recollections of growing up in Middletown and of Jewish-owned businesses on Main Street. You’ll also learn about the synagogue’s Judaica Museum, the largest and most diverse collection in Connecticut.