ADL to recognize Ottoman Empire’s massacre of Armenians as ‘genocide’
May 18th, 2016 | by LedgerOnline
(JTA) — The Ottoman government’s massacre of 1.5 million Armenians in the early 20th century was “unequivocally genocide,” the head of
Feature Stories
May is Mental Health Month: Tara’s Closet brings mental illness out into the open – and helps women in need
May 11th, 2016 | by LedgerOnline
By Cindy Mindell WEST HARTFORD – A new Jewish communal initiative will help those coping with mental illness inspired by
Conversation with Rabbi Richard Plavin
May 11th, 2016 | by LedgerOnline
The spiritual leader of Beth Sholom B’nai Israel reflects on close to four decades of service to the Manchester Jewish community.
Synagogue condos: The answer to a board’s prayers?
May 11th, 2016 | by LedgerOnline
By Lucy Cohen Blatter NEW YORK (JTA) — If there’s one story that sums up the changes afoot on the
The Jewish perspective on mental health
May 11th, 2016 | by LedgerOnline
By Cindy Mindell WEST HARTFORD – What does Judaism have to say about mental health? The question will be explored
Israel at 68: on the Cutting Edge
May 4th, 2016 | by LedgerOnline
Report from the frontiers of cancer research The Israel Cancer Research Fund (with a branch in Connecticut) harnesses the Jewish state’s scientific resources
Chris Murphy among 17 senators opts out of letter for increased Israel defense aid
May 4th, 2016 | by LedgerOnline
CT senator reaffirms his support for the Jewish state HARTFORD–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy is among 17 lawmakers—13 Democrats, three
Conversation with David Horovitz
May 4th, 2016 | by LedgerOnline
Founding editor of The Times of Israel in Westport, May 17 By Cindy Mindell British-born Israeli journalist, author, and speaker David Horovitz
Suit: Rabbi Molested, Raped Students
May 3rd, 2016 | by LedgerOnline
By Paul Bass A lawsuit filed Tuesday, May 3 accuses Rabbi Daniel Greer — who revived a declining neighborhood and
The Art of Survival – Three stories to mark Yom Hashoa – Holocaust Commemoration Day, which begins at sundown on Wednesday, May 11.
April 27th, 2016 | by LedgerOnline
Stamford community-wide Holocaust commemoration celebrates creativity as hope By Cindy Mindell STAMFORD – To utter “Holocaust” and “art” in the
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5776: The year in review
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Study shows how Jewish vote could play crucial role in key states
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Silver Lining
Four Connecticut players help Israel take home a first-ever medal at Read more →
Netanyahu describes mutual interests in defending ties with Russia
(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that outreach Read more →
Letter from a Connecticut Poet
Trinity College discovers the musings of a young Jewish American Read more →
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