Pictured here with JHSGH Executive Director Estelle Kafer (second from left) are the three honorees (left to right): Gloria Bein of West Hartford, Lillian Marlow of Manchester, and David Klau of Simsbury, a former president of the Society.

Close to 300 guests helped the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford (JHSGH) celebrate its 40th anniversary at an elegant dinner held at Beth El Temple in West Hartford on Sunday, May 6. The evening’s festivities included a tribute to three of the Society’s long-time volunteers.