At least 199 people are being held hostage by Hamas, Israel says, more than earlier estimates
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israeli officials have notified the relatives of 199 people that their loved ones are believed to be hostages in Gaza,…
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Calgary Community Update: Oct. 13 6:30 PM
by Lisa Libin and Adam Silver Good Evening, As we all head into Shabbat, we wanted to send another update leading into the weekend and…
Blinken lands in Israel to pledge support after leaders vow to ‘wipe out’ Hamas in escalating war
by Ben Sales (JTA) — On a visit to Israel, Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged American support for the country as it ramps up…
Edmonton update: Steps Federation is taking for our community security
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO, Jewish Federation of Edmonton (Edmonton) – Dear community members, Community security is our top priority. There are reports that Hamas has…
Adi Vital-Kaploun, 33, a Canadian citizen, was murdered by Hamas on her kibbutz
by Lila Sarick, Canadian Jewish News (CJN) – Adi Vital-Kaploun, 33, was a devoted mother of two young children, with a successful career in cybersecurity…