An open letter to the Columbia University Gaza war protesters from a pro-Palestinian activist in Israel
by Haviva Ner-David (JTA) — As a graduate of Columbia College (Class of 1991) and a peace activist who lives in Israel, I am watching…
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Two more hostages, including an American Israeli, are seen in video released by Hamas
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Hamas released its second hostage proof of life video in a week, this time featuring Omri Miran and Keith Siegel,…
CMDA special dinner says thank-you to donors and supporters: June 2
by Shael Gelfand and Sharon Fraiman (Calgary) – While the military operation in Gaza continues with heartbreaking losses, an extremely tense conflict is playing out…
US and 17 other countries with hostages in Gaza call for their release in exchange for a ceasefire
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Biden administration released a call from the leaders of 18 countries with citizens held hostage in Gaza calling…
To mark our brokenness this Passover, let’s scale back the matzah on our seder tables
by Rabbi Elie Kaunfer (JTA) — How might we celebrate Passover differently this year? With so many Israelis brutally murdered on Oct. 7, so many…