How do we keep the worst days in the last 50 years of Jewish history from tearing us apart?
by Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld This piece originally appeared as a letter to the Hebrew College community. (JTA) — Like so many others, I spent…
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How Jewish parents can help kids deal with a flood of pain on social media — beyond just looking away
by David Bryfman, Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath (JTA) — “Teenagers wake up in the morning. They get dressed, brush their teeth, and check their social media. But…
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,…
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…