Opinion: Obama should send high-level rep to AIPAC conference
By Shai Franklin NEW YORK (JTA) — The Obama administration reportedly will not be sending a senior representative to address…
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Purim: Revenge isn’t pretty
Purim is the Jewish equivalent of Mardi Gras, when pre-modern Christians closed out the carnival season by dressing up in…
PURIM AROUND CONNECTICUT!
There’s lots of Purim fun planned for party-goers of all ages all across the state. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Greenwich –…
BibiSpeaks4Me rally planned for day of Netanyahu speech in Washington
(JNS.org) Israel’s Voice and Voice of the Copts, along with other grassroots organizations, are organizing a rally in Washington, DC…
On foreign policy, Jeb Bush navigates between brother and father
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — As clearly as Jeb Bush has stated that he does not want his foreign policy…
Oscar goes to Jewish talent, but not Israel
LOS ANGELES (JTA) – The Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film went to “Ida,” a Polish film about a Catholic…
EL AL prepares to launch non-stop flights from Boston
NEW YORK – EL AL Israel Airlines has announced the appointment of Paul Dell’Isola as manager, Northeast Region. Dell’Isola will…
Joe Lieberman urges Democrats to attend Netanyahu’s speech
(JNS.org) Former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman called on members of Congress to attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech about…
Trinity professor awarded medal for service to Polish culture
Samuel S. Kassow, Charles H. Northam Professor of History at Trinity College, was honored recently in Warsaw, Poland, for his…
Emanuel Synagogue selected for inclusion initiative
The Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford is one of twelve congregations from throughout the country selected to participate in the…