Meet David, a Greater Springfield resident who regularly joins Urban Dor events in Greater Hartford. We spoke with David about the value of strengthening connections between our sister Jewish communities, along with his career, interests, and what keeps him coming back. Pictured in the middle is David Yashgur, alongside Jared and Alex, at Urban Dor's Taste of Israel: A Wine & Cheese Social in March 2026. Urban Dor: We love that you are from Greater Springfield and make the extra effort to...

From the mountains of Denver to the energy of Chicagoland, Sarah and Jeremy have found the perfect balance of Jewish community and connection in Greater Hartford. Sarah and Jeremy Sweer with Esther Schlossberg (left) at Latke Vodka 100 in December 2025, photo-bombed by Matan Doron. Urban Dor: What do you both like most about being part of the Greater Hartford Jewish community? We love how welcoming and friendly everyone has been since we moved here. We love meeting people from all different...

Meet the dynamic duo sisters who attend Urban Dor events side by side, bringing warmth, energy, and a love of Jewish community wherever they go. Lily and Aubrey Horn with Yakov Binyamin at Urban Dor's Rosh Hashanah Celebration in 2025. Urban Dor: What do you both enjoy most about being part of the Greater Hartford Jewish community? Lily: The people. The folks in the GHJC give warm welcomes to everyone. The very first Urban Dor event showed us that we fit in right away and could be comfortable...