The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/newtown/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:22:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Newtown | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/newtown/ 32 32 Gun maker offers $33 million to settle suit by Sandy Hook families https://www.timesofisrael.com/gun-maker-offers-33-million-to-settle-suit-by-sandy-hook-families/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:17:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2590092 The nine families suing the now-bankrupt Remington are considering the proposals; rifle was used to kill 20 first-graders and six educators

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]]> Rabbi who ministered to Sandy Hook shooting victims runs for Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbi-who-administered-to-sandy-hook-shooting-victims-runs-for-congress/ Sun, 13 May 2018 23:32:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1847540 If elected, Shaul Praver would be the first congressional rabbi -- but first, he must argue his way through a crowded Democratic primary on May 14

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]]> Semi-automatic rifles a deadly common denominator in US mass shootings https://www.timesofisrael.com/semi-automatic-rifles-a-deadly-common-denominator-in-us-mass-shootings/ Sat, 18 Jun 2016 02:31:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1411789&preview_id=1411789 In many recent attacks, gunmen have used military-style guns designed to kill many people in a very short time

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]]> 5 questions to ask after San Bernardino shooting https://www.timesofisrael.com/5-questions-to-ask-after-san-bernardino-shooting/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 02:29:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1299331 Deadly terror attack and perpetrators' ostensible link to extremists leave Americans with range of issues to consider

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]]> Jewish victim’s parents suing over Sandy Hook massacre https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-victims-parents-suing-over-sandy-hook-massacre/ Wed, 14 Jan 2015 03:23:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1121382 Noah Pozner's family seeking more than $15,000 in damages for 2012 school shooting, alleging lax security

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]]> Vigil for Newtown victims urges stricter gun laws https://www.timesofisrael.com/vigil-for-newtown-victims-urges-stricter-gun-laws/ Sun, 15 Dec 2013 20:54:10 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=787264 Rabbi opens memorial ceremony for 20 children and six adults who were killed in shooting last year

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]]> Rabbi writes special prayer for Newtown anniversary https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbi-writes-special-prayer-for-newtown-anniversary/ Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:01:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=782676 As gun violence continues unchecked in the US, a Conservative rabbi in Berkeley hopes to fan Jewish passion to demand gun laws

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]]> Giffords: ‘Shame’ on senators who voted down gun checks https://www.timesofisrael.com/giffords-shame-on-senators-who-voted-down-gun-checks/ Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:41:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=466516 Former congresswoman and shooting victim vows not to rest until laws are changed

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]]> Old news is bad news https://www.timesofisrael.com/old-news-is-bad-news/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:38:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=463124 They may be a day late, but Hebrew papers lead off with the Boston attacks, and how Israelis reacted to terror in an unexpected place

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]]> With no clear culprit, Boston struggles to come to grips https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-no-clear-culprit-boston-struggles-to-come-to-grips/ Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:32:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=461290 In Israel, bombings like the one at the Boston Marathon are immediately given context; but in the US, tragedy can come at the hands of anyone from anti-tax activists to religious fanatics

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]]> Newtown rabbi joins interfaith gun-control campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/newtown-rabbi-joins-interfaith-gun-control-campaign/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:50:18 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=410224 Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders sign letter to US legislators calling for stricter controls

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]]> Giffords to receive JFK Profile in Courage Award https://www.timesofisrael.com/giffords-to-receive-jfk-profile-in-courage-award/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:21:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=408762 Caroline Kennedy will present prize for Jewish ex-congresswoman's fight for gun control

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]]> Guns and Moses https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/guns-and-moses/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 04:27:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=361204 Ending gun violence in America is nothing less than the Civil Rights movement of our time

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]]> Rabbis tweaked inaugural readings to make them ‘Jewier’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbis-tweaked-inaugural-readings-to-make-them-jewier/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:00:36 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=358100 White House was okay with last-minute changes added by Jewish clergy at service after Obama's swearing-in

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]]> Thousands rally against stricter gun control in US https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-rally-against-stricter-gun-control-in-us/ Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:50:15 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=347828 Largest gathering held in Albany, where 2,000 people protest tough assault weapon and magazine restrictions

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