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Anabel Figueroa, a Connecticut state representative. Credit: Official photo.
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
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.). Credit: Lorie Shaull/Wikipedia.
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
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore delivers a eulogy for his former running mate, Joe Lieberman, at the latter's funeral at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Conn., on March 29, 2024. Source: YouTube/AP.
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
Joe Lieberman, former U.S. senator for the state of Connecticut, speaks during a press conference devoted to the new Babyin Yar Holocaust Memorial Center in Kyiv, Ukraine, Oct. 19, 2017. Credit: Krysja/Shutterstock.
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
Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman accepts the vice-presidential nomination at the 2000 Democratic Convention at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Credit: Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock.
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, a former U.S. senator and former vice presidential nominee, at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem on May 21, 2015. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90.
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
City Hall and the Connecticut Financial Center, in downtown New Haven, Conn. Credit: Jon Bilous/Shutterstock.
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
Israeli minister of justice Amir Ohana speaks at the annual justice conference outside Tel Aviv on Sept. 3, 2019. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.
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
Apples, honey and pomegranate, which are traditionally eaten on Rosh Hashanah. Credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90.
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