At least 199 people are being held hostage by Hamas, Israel says, more than earlier estimates
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israeli officials have notified the relatives of 199 people that their loved ones are believed to be hostages in Gaza,…
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Blinken lands in Israel to pledge support after leaders vow to ‘wipe out’ Hamas in escalating war
by Ben Sales (JTA) — On a visit to Israel, Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged American support for the country as it ramps up…
Adi Vital-Kaploun, 33, a Canadian citizen, was murdered by Hamas on her kibbutz
by Lila Sarick, Canadian Jewish News (CJN) – Adi Vital-Kaploun, 33, was a devoted mother of two young children, with a successful career in cybersecurity…
Here for you: Edmonton community update
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – Dear community members, We are all still in shock and immersed in grief from Saturday’s terror attack from Hamas. This…
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…