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Charlottesville violence reminds New Haven residents of WWII, Birmingham

(WTNH) — People in Connecticut of different races, religions and ethnic backgrounds are speaking out about what happened in Charlottesville and President Trump’sresponse.

For the religious community throughout the New Havenarea, one thing is consistent — they condemn the actions…

Post-Charlottesville “Unity” Event Casts Wide Net

On Monday afternoon in New Haven, even Jewish lives mattered.

Jewish lives mattered. Muslim lives mattered. Black lives, Christian lives ... all lives necessary in building a just society and confronting deadly bigotry were on display and identified at a community “unity” event (rally? …

JFACT Statement on the Charlottesville Rally

The Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut is appalled by news of the white supremacist rally and violence in Charlottesville, Virginia [on August 12, 2017] which directly led to the death of an innocent counter-protester and injured many others.

The Jewish community cannot sit silent…

JFGNH Statement in Response to the Terrorism in Charlottesville

The Jewish Federations of Greater New Haven is appalled and saddened by the violence in Charlottesville, VA over this past weekend. Displays of hate, bigotry, racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism by white supremacists, neo-Nazis and fascists have no place in America. We are horrified and sic…

Jewish Federations Advocating to Prevent Cuts to Social Services

After a recent bill that would drastically reduce Medicaid funding, Jewish Federations of North America are advocating to prevent cuts to social services in Washington, D.C. 

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