These are the remaining 20 Israeli hostages presumed to be alive in Gaza
by Phyllis Cramer (JTA) — The last time Israel and Hamas struck a ceasefire in their war, in early 2025, 38 hostages were released —…
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Gaza ceasefire deal gaining momentum, U.S. and third parties signal
by Grace Gilson (JTA) — Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be gaining momentum Thursday, with Hamas reportedly signalling satisfaction…
Reflections: Innocents abroad in a war zone
by Howie Sniderman (Edmonton) – The banana bread at the Sugar Beach Bakery on Maui is simply delicious. At 8:08 am on Saturday January 13,…
Families and advocates for the missing want Israel to refocus on their plight
by Deborah Danan (JTA) — JERUSALEM — Hours before she became one of the final victims of the 12-day Israel-Iran war on Tuesday, Naomi Shaanan…
Bridging Generations and Borders: TT students’ cards reach IDF soldiers
By Jennie Leonard, Program Coordinator (Edmonton) – Back in July 2024, The Talmud Torah Society’s Out of School Care program took a truly meaningful field…