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Mindful Ramblings: With hostage Ran Gvili’s return, let the ribbons finally come down

By Andrew Adler Community Editor It was mid-morning on Monday, January 26, 2026 when news broke that the Israel Defense Forces had located and positively identified the remains of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, the last hostage held in Gaza.  “After … Read More >

Community January 29, 2026

Statement from Jewish Federations of North America regarding the return of final remaining Gaza hostage Ran Gvili’s remains to Israel

Latest News January 26, 2026

Remains of final hostage Ran Gvili on way back to Israel after being located in Gaza

By Grace Gilson (JTA) — The remains of the final Israeli hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili, have been retrieved and are on their way back to Israel for burial. The announcement by the Israeli military marks a significant milestone for … Read More >

Israel Latest News January 26, 2026

In a first, President Donald Trump to receive Israel Prize, the country’s top civilian honor

By Grace Gilson (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize in 2026, marking the first time the award will be bestowed to a foreign leader. Trump was informed … Read More >

Latest News December 30, 2025

Ran Gvili, last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza, featured on 2 Times Square digital billboards

By Grace Gilson (JTA) — Commuters in Times Square were confronted this week with a new digital billboard demanding the release of the final remaining hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili. “Hamas must release him now,” the billboard reads next to … Read More >

Latest News December 10, 2025

Hostages come home and a banner comes down

By Andrew Adler  Community Editor   Two years ago – just days after the horrific events of October 7, 2023 – a large banner was put up on one side of the Weisberg Family Lobby at the Trager Family JCC. Bearing … Read More >

Community October 31, 2025

Trump sets deadline for Hamas to release hostages’ bodies as Egyptian team enters Gaza to help

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — An Egyptian team has entered Gaza to join in the search for the remains of 13 hostages whose bodies have still not been released following the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The ceasefire’s first phase … Read More >

Latest News October 27, 2025

Statement from the Jewish Federation of Louisville on today’s return of all 20 living hostages to Israel

  Today is a day of hope and, we pray, the beginning of healing for the hostages, their families and all of Israel. Through 18 major Jewish holidays and 105 Shabbat dinners, Jewish families in Israel and around the world … Read More >

Federation Latest News October 13, 2025

All 20 living hostages back in Israel, 2 years after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — All 20 of the Israeli hostages still alive two years after being taken hostage by Hamas have returned to Israel, following an emotional morning that commanded the attention of Jews around the world who had … Read More >

Latest News October 13, 2025

US Jews who revile Trump’s domestic policies say he must be praised for Gaza deal

By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Walking and chewing gum. Nixon and China. Fighting against the British in Palestine while fighting with the British in Europe. All are cliches signifying two seemingly contradictory actions that are possible — and potentially preferable … Read More >

National/Global October 11, 2025

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