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To the Jewish Communities of Western Connecticut:
President Obama and Secretary Clinton are personally and deeply committed to the goal of comprehensive peace in the Middle East and believe that everyone has a role to play. We appreciate the... Read more!

SOUTHBURY — Olive oil as well as olive branches may be the best path to resolving the generations-old conflict between Israelis and Palestinians , according to Israeli Mayor Daniel Attar, of Hagilboa, and... Read more!

Gilboa region leaders and Jenin governor visit US to promote Jewish-Arab coexistence The visit was spearheaded by a Connecticut federation that for the past decade has supported programs to foster coexistence... Read more!

I was honored and privileged to participate in the inspiring and moving visit of Governor Quaddoura, Mayor Daniel Attar, and Deputy Mayor Ead Saleem. Their dialogue and example of cooperation offers hope for peace and stability in the region. Read more!

NEW YORK (JTA) -- This week, the Jewish mayor of a region in northern Israel adjacent to the West Bank announced a plan with the governor of the West Bank city of Jenin for a join tindustrial zone, coexistence projects... Read more!

Historic Moment For Israel Tied To Southbury- Seven years ago, the Palestinian city of Jenin in the West Bank embodied the fierce struggle between Israel and Palestine... Read more!


“They realize there needs to be a warm border, a living bridge if you will,” said Robert Zwang, executive director of The Federation... Read more!

Sign Of Hope Among Arab-Jewish Troubles - Defying stereotypes, three Mideast officials who work closely together — an Israeli mayor, Israeli Arab deputy mayor and Palestinian official of Fatah... Read more!

Political leaders in Israel and Jenin strive to build bridges for peace - On Sunday, Aug. 30, one Jew and two Arabs shared their stories of their lives as friends, colleagues and neighbors... Read more!

Connecticut's Role in the Circle of Peace - Can a local Federation become a catalyst of peacein the Middle East? Robert Zwang believes it can. As the Executive Director of Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut. ... Read more!