The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/connecticut-shooting/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:05:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Connecticut shooting | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/connecticut-shooting/ 32 32 US killer of Jewish college student sues state hospital where he’s confined https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-killer-of-jewish-college-student-sues-state-hospital-where-hes-confined/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:28:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2440218 Stephen Morgan, accused of anti-Semitism in 2009 Connecticut shooting, says worker harmed him by telling media he's allowed to play violent video games

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]]> In wake of Newtown shooting, Conn. lawmakers strike deal on tough gun laws https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-wake-of-newtown-shooting-conn-lawmakers-strike-deal-on-tough-gun-laws/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:55:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=440850 Proposal includes ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, background checks for private gun sales, and dangerous weapon offender registry

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]]> Broad Jewish support for Obama’s gun proposals https://www.timesofisrael.com/broad-jewish-support-for-obamas-gun-proposals/ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 01:26:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=347780 In wake of Newtown massacre, umbrella groups from all streams of Judaism back president on proposed legislation

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]]> Jewish religious, lay leaders call for weapons ban https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-religious-lay-leaders-call-for-weapons-ban/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:48:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=345056 Agudath Israel of America points out the unique threat facing Jewish schools from terrorism and extremism

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]]> Newtown considers fate of school where 26 died https://www.timesofisrael.com/newtown-considers-fate-of-school-where-26-died/ Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:53:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=342532 Community weighing demolishing Sandy Hook Elementary school and building a memorial in its place

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]]> Connecticut lawmaker apologizes for insulting shot politician https://www.timesofisrael.com/connecticut-lawmaker-apologizes-for-insulting-shot-politician/ Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:38:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=336370 Rep. DebraLee Hovey retracts Facebook comment saying Tucson shooting victim and former Arizona US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords should stay away from her area

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]]> In wake of Sandy Hook massacre, Colombian firm produces armored clothes for kids https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-wake-of-sandy-hook-massacre-colombian-firm-produces-armored-clothes-for-kids/ Sat, 05 Jan 2013 04:25:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=333524 Requests from American families for child-sized bulletproof undershirts, vests, backpacks

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]]> Tucson shooting victim Gabrielle Giffords visits Conn. town that suffered school massacre https://www.timesofisrael.com/tucson-shooting-victim-gabrielle-giffords-visits-conn-town-that-suffered-school-massacre/ Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:09:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=333306 Former Arizona congresswoman and astronaut husband to meet with families of those killed in Sandy Hook Elementary

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]]> Students of Newtown school back in class for the first time since shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/students-of-newtown-school-back-in-class-for-the-first-time-since-shooting/ Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:01:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=332310 With Sandy Hook still being treated as a crime scene, kids attend lessons in a neighboring town

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]]> After Newtown, Jewish gun owners reconsider restrictions https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-newtown-jewish-gun-owners-reconsider-restrictions/ Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:07:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=329214 Communal organizations broadly favor tougher laws, but some enthusiasts insist firearms remain a necessary safeguard

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]]> Grove of trees for Newtown victims to be planted in Beersheba https://www.timesofisrael.com/grove-of-trees-for-newtown-victims-to-be-planted-in-beersheba/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:43:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=329398 More than 3,300 trees to be placed in southern city in memory of 26 people killed at Sandy Hook Elementary

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]]> Hadassah women plant Beersheba forest to commemorate victims of Newtown massacre https://www.timesofisrael.com/hadassah-women-plant-forest-to-commemorate-victims-of-newtown-massacre/ Sat, 29 Dec 2012 03:21:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=326498 'Trees are a Biblical symbol of life, and the saplings donated will bloom in memory of the children and the staff in Newtown'

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]]> Woman charged in Noah Pozner fraud probe https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-charged-in-noah-pozner-fraud-probe/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:57:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=326044 Bronx resident is accused of exploiting Jewish first-grader's death in Connecticut shooting for 'fundraising' hoax

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]]> Preventing the Newtown school shooting: How Israeli experts would do it http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/12/27/armed-teachers-guards-key-to-school-security-in-israel/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:55:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=325664 US needs to 'give teachers the tools to be heroes,' challenge shooters as quickly as possible, Israeli security veterans tell Fox News

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]]> 10 ways to help Newtown’s grieving families: from a mother who knows https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/ten-ways-to-help-the-grieving-newtown-families-from-a-mother-who-knows/ Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:32:05 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=323702 Every person has something to give to a person in pain

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