✡ We Stand With the People of Israel ✡
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
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
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
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
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — Jewish organizations across the ideological spectrum offered cautious optimism following the announcement of the first phase of a Gaza peace agreement, expressing profound relief at the planned return of hostages living and dead and tentative … Read More
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Dozens of Israeli hostages held for two years in Gaza, including 20 who remain alive, are set to be released imminently following an agreement between Israel and Hamas that could lead to a permanent ceasefire. … Read More
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — Israeli forces recovered the bodies of three slain hostages from the Gaza Strip in a military operation, the IDF announced Sunday morning. The bodies of Ofra Keidar, Jonathan Samerano and Staff Sgt. Shay Levinson were … Read More
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
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Hamas said that it will release three more Israeli hostages on Saturday, a sign that the ceasefire in Gaza may hold despite a crisis earlier this week. Israel has not confirmed that its dispute with … Read More
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Hamas announced that it will delay its next release of Israeli hostages, claiming that Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement. The announcement came two days after the last hostage release sparked outrage in Israel and … Read More