A Connecticut man who lived in New York has died in the latest round of violence in Israel.
"I am incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Elan Ganeles, who grew up in West Hartford. These attacks are devastating and shocking. My condolences go out to his family and loved ones," said Conn. Gov. Ned Lamont. "I can't comprehend that you were killed in an act of terror. You were the kindest, sweetest, most caring friend," Stanley Block, a fellow Connecticut native who lives in Israel, wrote in a Facebook posting.
The Jewish Federations of North America said it was devastated."A recent college graduate, Elan had a bright future ahead of him. Our hearts go out to his family and to the West Hartford community and we cry together with them. May Elan's memory be for a blessing," it said in a statement. Columbia/Barnard Hillel said Ganeles was active in the Jewish group while attending the university, taking part in a leadership fellowship, a weekly night learning program and Shabbat dinners.
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