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Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for a ‘day of good deeds’ to mark 613th day of captivity

By Grace Gilson (JTA) — As Tuesday marks the 613th day in captivity for the hostages in Gaza, the families of the hostages are making a call for a “day of good deeds.” Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose 23-year-old … Read More >

Israel June 10, 2025

Rampage and Rescue: An Israeli paratrooper’s mission on October 7, 2023  

By Andrew Adler  Community Editor   It was to be paratrooper Matan Elul’s last Shabbat of compulsory IDF service: October 7, 2023.   We all know what unfolded on that terrible day.   Elul had spent a year training to secure a slot … Read More >

Federation June 10, 2025

Israel adopts plan to conquer and occupy Gaza, in a shift for war’s goals

By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel’s government approved a plan on Sunday (May 4) to conquer and occupy the Gaza Strip, a major expansion of its military campaign there and a sign that the war is far from ending. The … Read More >

Israel Latest News May 5, 2025

Former hostages decry return to war as Netanyahu says further talks will happen only ‘under fire’

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Former hostages, including some released in recent weeks, were among the tens of thousands of Israelis who took to the streets on Tuesday to protest Israel’s resumption of fighting in Gaza. “Israel’s decision to return … Read More >

Latest News March 19, 2025

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 >

Latest News March 18, 2025

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 >

Latest News March 14, 2025

US is holding unprecedented direct talks with Hamas over ending Gaza war

By Philissa Cramer JTA) — The White House has confirmed that U.S. officials are holding talks with Hamas representatives in an effort to negotiate an end to the Gaza war. Adam Boehler, the Trump administration’s hostage envoy, who is Jewish, … Read More >

Latest News March 5, 2025

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 >

Israel March 1, 2025

Louisville’s Big Four Bridge joined the Empire State Building, Brandenburg Gate and the Eiffel Tower lit up in orange to honor slain members of the Bibas family

  Louisville’s Big Four Bridge was among numerous landmarks worldwide lit up in orange Wednesday night (Feb. 26) honoring members of the Bibas family slain by Hamas while being held hostage in Gaza. Read more below: By Philissa Cramer (JTA) … Read More >

Community February 27, 2025

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 >

Latest News February 24, 2025

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