After saying ‘impossible’ for Jew to represent the district, Connecticut state rep loses primary to a Jew The Stamford Democratic committee had called for Rep. Anabel Figueroa to step down. Aug. 13, 2024
Congresswoman accuses Israel of ‘indiscriminate bombing campaign’ "The recent Israeli air strike that resulted in additional deaths of humanitarian aid workers, this time of World Central Kitchen staff, cannot be tolerated," said Rep. Rosa DeLauro, of Connecticut. April 3, 2024
At Joe Lieberman’s funeral, former political allies, rivals pay respects “He was a giant to me growing up and entering Connecticut politics,” said Sen. Chris Murphy. Andrew Bernard March 29, 2024
Sen. Joseph Lieberman: A personal tribute He was a proud, vocal Jew, unreserved and totally committed to his Judaism. Rabbi Warren Goldstein March 29, 2024
A politician who was also a role model Joe Lieberman was almost U.S. vice president. But his real distinction was as a politician who stuck to his principles and showed how to be a faithful Jew in the public square. Jonathan S. Tobin March 28, 2024
Joe Lieberman, longtime senator and first Jewish-American VP candidate, dies at 82 “Senator Lieberman’s love of God, his family and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest,” his family stated. Andrew Bernard March 27, 2024
New Haven reviews anti-Israel city staffer who protested at rabbi’s home Thabisa Rich, who works in the Connecticut city’s cultural department, yelled offensive remarks via a megaphone, prompted by a “Stand with Israel” sign. JNS Staff Feb. 20, 2024
Knesset speaker snubs UN chief, Irish basketballers rebuff Israelis, LA youth leader likes one-state solution Antisemitism roundup, Feb. 6-9 David Swindle Feb. 9, 2024
Conn. school district bid to demote Rosh Hashanah fails to pass board vote The board voted 5-3 to remove Veterans and Columbus Days as official holidays. Jan. 30, 2024
