Southern New England Jewish Ledger
Coronavirus briefs from around the Jewish world
By JTA staff (JTA) – As the Ledger went to press on Monday, March 16, news about the spread of…
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His comedy mocks Germany’s history with Jews. After his TV show was canceled, he’s thinking about leaving the country
By Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — Shahak Shapira was 14 when he moved with his mother and brother from Petach Tikvah…
CT legislature allocates $5 million for security at houses of worship
HARTFORD – The Connecticut state legislature has approved $5 million in state bonding to allow nonprofit organizations – including synagogues,…
Julian Edelman says he is studying for his bar mitzvah
(JTA) – New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman said he is studying for his bar mitzvah. Edelman told Los Angeles…
Phillip Agnew, who called Zionism ‘racist,’ is a senior adviser to Sanders
(JTA) – Phillip Agnew, who called Zionism “racist” in a 2015 article, announced he had joined the campaign of Sen….
Gantz agrees to Lieberman’s conditions for joining coalition
(JNS) Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz agreed to Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman’s coalition demands on Sunday, tweeting…
Centrist pro-Israel PAC endorses Biden for president
(JTA) – The Democratic Majority for Israel endorsed Joe Biden for president, consolidating the pro-Israel establishment’s support for the former…
Argentine soccer player makes antisemitic gesture during game
(JTA) — An Argentine soccer player made an antisemitic gesture after being ejected from a game against a team with…
Woman indicted on hate crime charge for attacking Israeli college student on NYC subway
(JTA) — A woman who is seen on video verbally and physically attacking an Israeli college student on the New…
