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The Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut has determined that it would be beneficial to our entire community if the Federation were to issue a response to the recent mass dissemination of hateful information targeting the Jewish community.

FBI on alert for threats to the Jewish community ahead of Passover

Article from CNN: FBI on alert for threats to the Jewish community ahead of Passover, director says

Federal law enforcement is on alert for any potential threats to the US Jewish community ahead of the start of the Passover holiday, FBI Director Christopher Wray told a group of nationwide s…

Antisemitic hate crimes surge 45% in NYC in 2024: NYPD data

Article from The New York Post: Antisemitic hate crimes surge 45% in NYC in 2024: NYPD data

Antisemitic hate crimes have skyrocketed by 45% this year, according to police data obtained by The Post Wednesday — as the NYPD said they’ll increase patrols at synagogues for Passover. 

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FBI investigations of anti-Jewish hate crimes tripled after Oct. 7

Article from the Jewish Telegraphic Agency: FBI investigations of anti-Jewish hate crimes tripled after Oct. 7, director says

The number of FBI investigations into anti-Jewish hate crimes tripled in the months after Oct. 7, FBI director Christopher Wray told Jewish leaders on a call Wednesd…

We’ve never faced a threat like this: We need to act now - opinion

Opinion piece from The Jerusalem Post: We’ve never faced a threat like this: We need to act now

The American Jewish community is facing the most threatening environment in our nation’s history. The likelihood of an attack on our soil targeting the Jewish community has never been highe…

JFNA Update: April 18, 2024

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities

  • Following Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday night, Israeli officials have reassured allies across the globe that Israel intends to retaliate in only a limited manner that avoids escalation into a wider war.
    • On Sunday, Iran sh…