The Hartford Kashrut Commission (HKC) is the local Orthodox kosher certification authority.  You can find a list of local kosher establishments on the HKC website, including the recently opened Shuman's Deli and Restaurant, as well as local kosher meat, deli counters, bakeries, and caterers.  The HKC also certifies the dining facilities at the University of Hartford and the University of Connecticut.

Mikveh Bess Israel of West Hartford is the local community mikveh. Please contact the mikveh by phone for hours and appointments.  61 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06117  Phone: 860-521-9446.

The West Hartford Eruv is checked weekly and undergoes advances both technological and halachic every year.  A map is available here.  The Eruv Hotline is 860-232-6417, and a Twitter feed, @WHartfordEruv, is also available for status updates.  The most recent eruv status update is displayed on the right side column of our website.