Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding their symbols of support
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — After 843 days, Jews around the world put down their masking tape, yellow ribbons and pins: The last Israeli hostage…
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IDF official says 71,000 killed in Gaza war, matching Gaza Health Ministry estimate
by Grace Gilson (JTA) — A senior Israel Defense Forces official told Israeli media outlets on Thursday that the military estimates a death toll in…
Reflecting on my summer in Israel
By Shayna Cairns (Edmonton) – This past summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Israel on the NCSY TJJ (The Jerusalem Journey) program, an…
From the Promised Land to the Prairies: Moving for love and building Jewish identity in Edmonton
By Jana Zalmanowitz Editor’s note – It’s been over two years since the horrors of October 7, 2023 shattered the lives of many Israelis. Since…
Side bar: Quick Quotes by Noa Tishby
by Mark Cooper (AJNews) – Along with her message of hope, Jewish life and resilience, activist Noa Tishby touched on a number of issues during…