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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.

Apr 12, 2024

Hundreds march in solidarity after synagogue attack

Article from DW.com: Germany: Hundreds march in solidarity after synagogue attack

 

Hundreds of Oldenburg residents turned out in support of the Jewish community Sunday after an arson attack at a local synagogue. Jewish representatives thanked neighbors for their support.


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Apr 12, 2024

Police identified child who vandalized, etched swastika onto Old Greenwich

Article from Greenwich Time: Police identified child who vandalized, etched swastika onto Old Greenwich School walkway

The Greenwich Police Department Special Victims Section has identified a boy who etched a swastika onto Old Greenwich School's walkway and vandalized a staircase near the…

Apr 12, 2024

Vandals target Waterbury Jewish cemetery, knock 12 gravestones over

News Coverage from NBC Connecticut: Vandals target Waterbury Jewish cemetery, knock 12 gravestones over

Police in Waterbury are investigating a vandalism at a Jewish cemetery where a dozen gravestones were knocked over.

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Apr 12, 2024

Cornell student pleads guilty to posting violent threats to Jewish students

News Coverage from NBC New York: Cornell student pleads guilty to posting violent threats to Jewish students online

Patrick Dai was accused by federal investigators of posting anonymous threats to shoot and stab Jewish people on a Greek life forum in late October

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Apr 11, 2024

JFNA Update: April 12, 2024

Past updates can be found here.

 

Join FBI Director Christopher Wray for a webinar, "Passover Without Fear: Preparedness & Security Considerations in Today’s World" on Wednesday, April 17 from 2-3:30 pm ET. Hosted by the Secure Community Network (SCN) and co-sponso…