Netanyahu fires Israel’s defense minister amid domestic tensions and a multi-front war
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, saying he no longer trusted him, a drastic step…
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Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.
by Jacob Gurvis, Deborah Danan (JTA) — For many Jews across the United States and globe, memories of last year’s Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah…
JNF Canada: Beyahad Nenatzeach
By Colin Muscat (AJNews) – October 7, 2023 was a watershed moment in Jewish history. This was the day that Israelis experienced a moment of…
Calgary commemorates Oct. 7 with solidarity
by Maxine Fischbein (Calgary) – Community solidarity and raw emotion were everywhere in evidence as an estimated crowd of 1,200 Jewish community members and allies…
At Oct. 7 memorial ceremonies across Israel, searing grief and political tensions are on full display
by Deborah Danan (JTA) — RE’IM, Israel – At the site of the Nova festival near the Gaza border, the families of some 360 people…