Friendship Circle Hartford

02/11/2026

Pre Purim fun at our monthly Young Adult Circle -Jewish History World Tour!

This month, we’ll step into the rich and dramatic world of Persia - modern day Iran, the setting of the Purim story.

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or message Hershel@FCHartford for more info.

02/10/2026

02/05/2026

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You're Wanted at Purim in the Wild West, a family-friendly Purim celebration for the greater Friendship Circle community! FC Teens, Children, Young adults and their families are warmly encouraged to come together and enjoy an evening of activities for all ages!

Join us on Monday, March 2 at 5:00 PM at Tunxis Country Club for an evening packed with fun, energy, and community spirit. There will be something for everyone:

🍗 Finger‑lickin’ BBQ Dinner 🎨 Live caricature artist 🎡 All‑American carnival 🍪 Hamantasch baking at the Shalom Corral 🎵 Country tunes with Emily's music 🐴 Little Esther’s Pony Corral 📖 Megillah reading at High Noon 🔨 Bang a Gragger woodshop 🥃 Yeehaw L’chaim bar for parents

This is the perfect chance to celebrate together with your Friendship Circle Friends and Community, costumes encouraged, smiles guaranteed.

We’d love to see you there!

02/04/2026

February is JDAIM — Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month.

At The Friendship Circle, we believe that true community is built when everyone belongs.
Every smile, every connection, every shared moment in our circle teaches us that inclusion isn’t just a value, it’s a way of life.

JDAIM calls us to open our hearts wider, and for us that means living Ahavas Yisroel - a love for every fellow Jew, honoring each person’s unique strengths, voice, and light. When we practice real acceptance, we don’t just include; we uplift, celebrate, and stand proudly with one another.
This month, and every month, we reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces of belonging, where differences are embraced, individuality is celebrated, and friendship has no barriers. 💙

02/02/2026

What an unforgettable evening of collaboration, growth, and connection! Teens came together to conquer puzzles, dive into conversations about ability inclusion and sensory awareness, and celebrate the beauty of friendship . Huge shoutout to our phenomenal teen leaders and all the amazing teens who joined us - you made it truly special.

01/13/2026

This week, some of our friends at home groups got together and decorated their very own tzedakah box! Learning that tzedakah isn't just about coins, it's about giving at every opportunity we get.

Friendship Circle - Friends at home, building inclusive friendships!

01/01/2026

Teen Mid - Year Workshops and Appreciation!

Enjoy a fun, interactive, and escape room styled coemption as you learn more about disabilities and discover how we can work together to create a more inclusive world for everyone.
Kosher Sushi will be provided to keep your energy high and creative juices flowing!

For current Friendship Circle teens and teens who would like to join for this new year 2026!

🎉 Registration is OPEN for Friendship Circle 2026! 🎉
Looking for a meaningful, fun, and life changing experience for your teen?
Friendship Circle is more than just volunteering - it’s where friendship, fun, and purpose come together.

Teens will:
✅ Make friendships with kids and/or young adults with all different abilities
✅ Join awesome events like holiday parties, game nights & creative skills clubs
✅ Gain confidence, leadership skills & community service hours
✅ Be part of a warm, inclusive community.
✅ Choose between weekly visits (Friends@Home) or monthly group events
✅ Apply for leadership roles after just one year!
✨ Most of all, they’ll walk away with unforgettable memories and a heart full of joy.

Know a teen who’d love this? Send them the link! FriendshipCircleCt.com/volunteer

Let’s build a more inclusive world, one friendship at a time. 💫

01/01/2026

What an incredible year 2025 has been!

Over 20+ Holiday programs, clubs, challahgrams.
Weekly friends at homes
Monthly young adult circles!

Can't wait to see what 2026 has in store!

Want to join the Friendship Circle?
Friendshipcirclect.com

12/23/2025

Wow, what an amazing Chanukah Winter Wonderland Celebration! ✨

Thank you to everyone who came, helped set up, ran activities, jumped in wherever needed, and made the night so special, especially .

Huge shoutout to our teen leaders and ella.nemirow. From planning the Winter Wonderland theme, to preparing the Lego Menorahs, sun catcher dreidels, and snow toss games, to putting up decorations and helping with clean-up, you were incredible every step of the way. ❤️

Thank you to Eliana for securing a donor for the Lego Menorah craft, and to for your gracious donation.

Thank you and Happy Chanukah to everyone who joined us! You truly make FC such a warm and special family to be part of! 🕎

11/04/2025

Friendship Circle Teen Leadership Board busy planning our upcoming events! The creativity and ideas were flying! So excited to see how it turns out!
Chanukah Winter Wonderland - December 18th!❄️☃️🕎

Up Next:
Shabbat Cooking Club - This Sunday, Nov 9th.
Young Adult Circle - Nov 24th, Dec 29th, Jan 26.

10/01/2025