Evan Gershkovich, American Jewish journalist jailed in Russia, is freed in prisoner exchange
by Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA) — Evan Gershkovich, the American Jewish Wall Street Journal reporter who has been held in Russian prison for more than a…
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Calgary community hosts uplifting Walk for Israel
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The Calgary Jewish community came out in droves for the Sunday July 28 Walk for Israel, organized by Calgary Jews…
Israeli dancing demonstrates collaboration at Heritage Festival
by Tammy Vineberg (Edmonton) – Music fills the air and costumed dancers take to the stage. The group flows as one while a crowd gathers…
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Tehran, Hamas and Iran announce
by JTA staff (JTA) — This is a developing story. Iran and Hamas announced early Wednesday, July 31, that Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas’…
Right-wing Israelis stormed army bases. What happened, and why does it matter?
by Ron Kampeas, Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Tempers are flaring in Israel after right-wing protesters broke into military bases on July 29, hoping to free…