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In Israel to train with this summer’s Shlichim, a declaration of joy and hope
By David Siskin Camp J Director Camp J and Shlichim (Jewish emissaries) have been linked together for years. Shlichim are are Israelis who have just completed their national years of service in the Israel Defense Forces who are hired by … Read More
What Jewish groups are saying ahead of Mike Huckabee’s confirmation hearing to be Israel ambassador
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Mike Huckabee will appear before a Senate committee on Tuesday morning ahead of a vote on his nomination to be U.S. ambassador to Israel. The former Arkansas governor and evangelical pastor is a staunch Christian … Read More
Ceasefire ends as Israeli bombs strike Gaza
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israeli warplanes bombed Gaza overnight, bringing an end to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire after two months. Israeli leaders announced in the early hours of Tuesday morning, local time, that they ordered the strikes after Hamas would … Read More
Hamas says it would release Edan Alexander and bodies of 4 dual-national hostages
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Hamas has agreed to release Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage it is holding in Gaza, in a move meant to demonstrate that it is serious about ongoing negotiations over ending its war with … Read More
Voting opens in election for World Zionist Congress, with future of Israel at stake
By Asaf Elia-Shalev (JTA) — Voting opened Monday (March 10, 2025) in an election that gives American Jews a rare chance to directly shape Israel’s future. The U.S. election for seats in the 39th World Zionist Congress will help determine … Read More
The IDF just released its report on Oct. 7. Here are some takeaways.
By Ben Sales (JTA) — As Hamas terrorists streamed into Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, overrunning communities, killing 1,200 people and taking hundreds captive — many Israelis had one overarching question: Where is the army — and how did it … Read More
A statement from the Jewish Federation of Louisville regarding the Feb. 23 hostage release
Federations grateful for hostages’ release, return of Shiri Bibas to Israel Following a week that has delivered great tragedy to our community, Jewish Federations are thankful for the release of the six hostages who were freed from the … Read More
A Statement from the Jewish Federation of Louisville regarding the return to Israel of bodies believed to be Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas; and Oded Lifshitz
Federations mourn the loss of Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Kfir Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz Today, the hearts of the Jewish community are once again broken. For over 500 days, we have prayed for the safe return of every single hostage … Read More
