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These are the heroes who defined 2025 in the Jewish world.

JL;DR SUMMARY In 2025, the Jewish world was shaped by remarkable acts of heroism and resilience amid significant global challenges. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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MossadHostage ReleaseJewish ResilienceMedia InfluencePublic DiplomacyAustralian JewsIdf LeadershipAlex KarpNoa ArgamaniRabbi Daniel Walker

Places mentioned

Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"Forty-nine hostages held in Gaza were released in 2025."
Bondi Beach, New South Wales, Australia
"Following the Bondi Beach massacre earlier this month, an event that shocked the nation."
Australia
"The Australian Jewish Community The Australian Jewish community emerged in 2025 as one of the clearest examples of Jewish self-reliance in the diaspora."
Israel
"Much of what the Mossad accomplished in 2025 will never be known. That is precisely why it belongs on this list."
Iran
"including a direct, unprecedented 12-day war with Iran in the summer of 2025."
Manchester, United Kingdom
"in Manchester, England, resulting in two deaths and four others injured, some seriously."
United States
"She led delegations to Abraham Accords countries and the United States, engaging opinion leaders face-to-face at a time when misinformation about Israel was metastasizing."
Ukraine
"Palantir, known for its government contract work in defense and intelligence, has provided its technology to support the Ukrainian and Israeli militaries in their respective wars."

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