HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Vigils have been planned across Connecticut to remember the 11 victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue attack.
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven is holding a community vigil with clergy and representatives of the Anti-Defamation League at the Beckerman/Lender Jewish Community Building in Woodbridge.
Judy Alperin, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, tells WVIT-TV “coming together as a united community and praying for peace is our statement of resilience and strength.”
Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford also scheduled a candlelight vigil of mourning and prayer.
Adath Israel in Middletown will be holding a vigil on the South Green.
Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy directed U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Wednesday.
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