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Netanyahu and Barak defuse reported tension
By Mati Tuchfeld/Israel Hayom/JNS.org Defusing the tension that had recently surrounded their relationship, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak released a joint statement on Oct. 6… Read more
Field of Dreams
Two CT players helped Team Israel shine on the baseball diamond By Howard Blas NEW HAVEN – Even before Adam Greenberg made headlines a couple of weeks ago by signing… Read more
Honoring a fallen hero
Community rallies to save Stamford Jewish memorial By Cindy Mindell STAMFORD – It was 115 years ago that the Jewish namesake of a major Stamford thoroughfare was born in this… Read more
Silent Soul
In new installation, artist explores her late father’s inner life By Cindy Mindell WEST HARTFORD – Artist Joanne Tarlin knows that inspiration can come from surprising sources, and guidance from… Read more
Connecticut’s Favorite Son — Recapping Senator Joe Lieberman’s life of public service
Besides the race for President, another key battle that is capturing the attention of Democrats and Republican pundits this election season is taking place right here in Connecticut, where Congressman… Read more
Spotlight on… Playwright Terri Klein
“What Next” explores life, death and the existence of God By Cindy Mindell CROMWELL – Actor and playwright Terri Klein has spent the last 13 years exploring Jewish identity and… Read more
As Sinai threat grows, Egypt warns Israel against acting alone
Israel Hayom / exclusive to JNS.org As calls are being heard for the Israel Defense Forces to enter Sinai to combat rampant terror there, Cairo sent a clear message on… Read more
“What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank”
Author Nathan Englander to speak in West Hartford Oct. 3 By Cindy Mindell Nathan Englander is the author of the internationally best-selling short-story collection, “For the Relief of Unbearable Urges”,… Read more
A Connecticut Sculptor’s legacy: The artwork of Elbert Weinberg enjoys a renaissance
By Cindy Mindell In the November 1982 issue of “Arts Magazine,” art critic Anthony Hecht profiled Hartford-born artist Elbert Weinberg, contrasting his artistic range to the “single vein” of artists… Read more
Advocating for Israel on the quad
Two Connecticut campuses among those hosting Israel Fellows By Cindy Mindell In 2003, in the midst of the second intifada, a strategic partnership was being crafted by The Jewish… Read more
