Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshoh

This synagogue has unfortunately fallen on bad times in the last couple of years. Membership is rapidly declining. Very shortly they will be without a Hebrew School. Their USY program has also become extinct. They are having a very difficult time gathering enough people for evening minyan. They haven’t been able to have morning minyan for over 25 years. The congregation is quickly ageing as the younger members are leaving for synagogues with youth education and more social activities. Because of membership dropout and associated yearly financial deficits their chief finance officer has stated this synagogue may be forced to close its doors by 2019 or before. It is becoming more and more apparent that the Hartford area cannot support more than 2 conservative synagogues.

This Synagogue merged in July with B’nai Sholom (formerly of Newington); they are now called B’nai Tikvoh-​Sholom. They have a fantastic Rabbi (Debra Cantor) and they are forging a new identity together. They have lots of interesting programs and congregational participation. They have an active Sisterhood and USY chapter. People are warm and welcoming. I go there from Newington because it’s a great place to daven, with great people. All are welcome