‘We were broken to see what we saw’: US rabbis visit Israel during wartime
by Eliyahu Freedman JERUSALEM (JTA) — Wearing army-green helmets and bulletproof vests, the group of American rabbis and community leaders stood next to the ruins…
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The heroic efforts of Inbal Lieberman that helped save Kibbutz Nir Am
By Joseph Spier (Proverbs 31:10) – “A woman of valour who can find? For her price is far above rubies.” (AJNews) – In the 1973…
Shabbat tables in Times Square set with 224 empty seats represent hostages held by Hamas
by Luke Tress (New York Jewish Week) — In front of a long U-shaped table in Times Square, set for 224 people, a crowd began…
Solidarity vigil for Hamas to release the Israeli hostages will take place in Edmonton: Oct. 25, 5:30 PM
(Edmonton) – The Jewish Federation of Edmonton is announcing a Solidarity Vigil on Wednesday October 25 at 5:30 pm at the Alberta Legislative Grounds for…
Hamas releases 2 American hostages from Gaza, in a first since Oct. 7 attack
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Hamas has released two American hostages, a mother and a daughter, whom it was holding in the Gaza Strip. Judith…