Southern New England Jewish Ledger
Israel to launch first civilian satellite into orbit in 2015
(JNS.org) Israel will launch its first civilian satellite into orbit in December 2015, Israel Space Agency Chairman Maj. Gen. (res)…
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Netanyahu: Israel can get Arab support against Iranian threat
(JNS.org) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland that he believes Israeli and…
U.S. loosens clothing restriction for troops
(JNS.org) The Pentagon last week agreed to allow U.S. troops greater freedom to grow beards or wear religious garments such…
Birthright expands eligibility for free trips to Israel
(JNS.org) The Taglit-Birthright Israel program has expanded eligibility for its free 10-day trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages…
Iran FM: We did not agree to dismantle anything
(Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Wednesday that Iran “did not agree to dismantle anything”…
The Jewish leap year doubles a season of joy
As opposed to the Gregorian solar year, which is commonly followed in today’s world, the 12 months of the Jewish year…
Conversation with Max Missner Budovitch
An artist explores the mystery of the fish By Cindy Mindell A decade ago, a New York fishmonger reported…
CT Jewish social service agency pilots online support groups
By Cindy Mindell GREENWICH – This month, Jewish Family Services of Greenwich (JFS) becomes the first Jewish social services…
A True Mensch – A Community Pays Tribute to Robert B. Fishman z”l
When Robert Benjamin Fishman passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11 at the age of 68, he left the Greater Hartford…
