How do we forge ahead after calamity? The Jewish way of mourning offers a roadmap.
by Rabba Sara Hurwitz (JTA) — On Monday morning, we began our day at Maharat, the women’s Orthodox yeshiva, with heartbreak. As we absorbed reports…
Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, a centrist rival, form emergency wartime government
by Luke Tress (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, a centrist opposition party leader, have formed an emergency unity government to…
How to Talk to Kids About What’s Happening in Israel Right Now
by Sivan Zakai (Kveller) – My heart breaks with each update from Israel. Like so many others, I am worried sick about the human beings…
How Jewish day schools in the U.S. are talking about the horrors in Israel with their students
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Rabbi Binyamin Krauss swayed back and forth as he delivered an emotional message to his Jewish day school Monday morning….
Community Solidarity Gathering for Israel in Edmonton: Monday at 7 PM
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright, Steve Shafir and Adam Zepp (Edmonton) – To our community members, We continue to monitor and watch in horror, shock, and sadness…