Kibbutz Beeri, Southern District, Israel

0 Food Culture

How Israeli Farmers Prepare for Annual Shavuot Demand

Adeena Sussman in Hadassah · 4 May

In anticipation of the Shavuot holiday, known for its emphasis on dairy foods, Israeli farmers, especially those dealing with buffalo milk, are working hard to meet increased demand.

0 Communities Ethics

‘For me, it’s still yesterday’: Supporting the families of Israel’s fallen

eJewishPhilanthropy · 21 Apr

Yom HaZikaron is a day of national remembrance for Israel's fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism, deeply observed by Israelis and Jewish communities globally.

0 Literature Israel

The Words They Left Behind

Racheli Palant-Rozen in 18forty · 20 Apr

"The Words They Left Behind" by Racheli Palant-Rozen explores the poignant project behind "If You're Reading These Words," a book compiling the last letters of soldiers who fell during the Gaza conflict.

0 Israel Communities

When the headlines move on, but the missiles don’t

eJewishPhilanthropy · 22 Mar

The ongoing conflict with Iran is a stark reality for many Israelis, as frequent missile attacks disrupt daily life, forcing evacuations, closing schools, and displacing families.

0 Literature Holocaust

Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the year

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 18 Feb

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," detailing his harrowing abduction by Hamas and subsequent release, has won Book of the Year at the National Jewish Book Awards, showcasing narratives of resilience and survival from the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.

0 Literature Holocaust

‘Hostage’ Memoir May Well Become A Classic

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 4 Dec 2025

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," has quickly achieved best-seller status in Israel and is now drawing international acclaim as a moving testament to his harrowing experience as a captive of Hamas for 491 days.

0 Politics Communities

Hostage’s remains returned to Israel, as Trump says Gaza ceasefire’s next phase is ‘going to happen pretty soon’

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 4 Dec 2025

Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker in Israel, was identified as the remains handed over by Hamas, marking a significant turn in the hostage situation from the Oct. 7 massacre.

0 Communities Israel

Remains of Dror Or, Kibbutz Be’eri father and cheesemaker killed on Oct. 7, returned to Israel

Grace Gilson in JTA · 26 Nov 2025

Dror Or, a beloved member of Kibbutz Beeri and co-founder of the Beeri Dairy, was killed during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023.

0 Communities History

To Me, He’s Alive

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 18 Nov 2025

Cindy Scarr's reflection on the tumultuous period following Simchat Torah 2023 interweaves personal experience with communal trauma as she participates in Shabbaton gatherings for families of hostages.

0 Politics Communities

Meet the 83-year-old Jewish activist who stars in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign ads

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 14 Oct 2025

Rosalind Petchesky, an 83-year-old Jewish activist from the Upper West Side, has become a key figure in Zohran Mamdani's political campaign, appearing in his announcement videos and sharing in his progressive, anti-Zionist platform.

0 Israel Politics

His son was released from Gaza after 738 days. Ilan Dalal is grateful — and not just to Trump.

Deborah Danan in JTA · 12 Oct 2025

After 738 days of captivity by Hamas, the father of recently-released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Ilan Dalal, expresses gratitude not only to former President Donald Trump but also to the Israeli government for facilitating his son's release.

0 Communities Education

Trauma among youth: The quiet emergency in Israel, and the role of Diaspora giving

eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Oct 2025

The article discusses the escalation of trauma among Israeli youth following significant war events, such as the October 7 attacks, highlighting the critical work of ELEM, an organization supporting at-risk youth.

0 Holocaust History

I Was a Hostage in Gaza. This Is How I Survived.

Eli Sharabi in The Free Press · 7 Oct 2025

Eli Sharabi, once a hostage of Hamas in Gaza, recounts his harrowing experience and survival in his memoir "Hostage," with an excerpt published in this piece.

0 Leadership Politics

He Spent 491 Days as a Hamas Hostage. This Is How He Survived.

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 7 Oct 2025

Eli Sharabi's harrowing experience as a hostage of Hamas is detailed in his memoir, "Hostage," which documents the 491 days of captivity he endured, holding onto hope that he would be reunited with his wife and daughters.

0 Israel Politics

Body of 2 hostages, including Ilan Weiss, recovered from Gaza, IDF says

Grace Gilson in JTA · 29 Aug 2025

The body of Ilan Weiss, who was killed during an attack on Kibbutz Beeri by Hamas on October 7, has been recovered in a joint operation by the IDF and Shin Bet.

0 Israel Communities

How Released Israeli Hostages Spent the Country’s Independence Day and Memorial Day

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 1 May 2025

On Israel's recent Independence Day and Memorial Day, released Israeli hostages found poignant ways to observe the holidays, while reflecting on those still in captivity.

0 Holidays Culture

Songs of the fallen set the tone for Yom HaZikaron in Israel

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 30 Apr 2025

Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day, is profoundly marked by music honoring those killed in wars and terrorist acts.

0 Leadership Israel

Zionism as a Method of Diversity

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

Israeli President Isaac Herzog reflects on the complex identity of the Israeli nation, highlighting stories that contradict typical Israeli stereotypes.

0 Politics Holocaust

Yarden Bibas Begs on ’60 Minutes’: ‘Stop the War, Bring All the Hostages Back’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 31 Mar 2025

In an emotional interview on '60 Minutes,' Yarden Bibas, a recently released hostage, made a heartfelt plea to President Trump, who he credits for his release, to intervene and stop the war, ensuring the return of all hostages still held by Hamas.

0 Politics History

These are the 59 Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 5 Mar 2025

Amid ongoing tensions and delicate negotiations in Gaza, 59 Israeli hostages remain in captivity, a mix of soldiers and civilians who were taken during the Hamas invasion on October 7, 2023.

0 Communities Culture

These Medical Clowns Are Healing Israel

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah · 3 Mar 2025

Israeli medical clowns are providing crucial support in healing both physical and psychological traumas of soldiers and civilians impacted by recent conflicts, particularly since the events of October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Communities

Zionism as a Method of Diversity

Sapir · 1 Mar 2025

Israeli President Isaac Herzog reflects on the complex and evolving nature of Israeli society, underscoring the country's dynamic diversity as both a challenge and a source of strength.

0 Politics Communities

Hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami and Or Levy to be released tomorrow

Ben Sales in Forward · 7 Feb 2025

Hamas has announced the planned release of three Israeli hostages, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire that began in January 2025.

0 Communities History

How—and Where—to Build an Oct. 7 Memorial

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 30 Jan 2025

In the aftermath of the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israeli kibbutzim and communities by Hamas, a concerted effort is underway to collect and preserve artifacts from the affected areas.

0 Communities Politics

When Your Father Is a Hostage in Gaza

Forest Rain in Future of Jewish · 29 Jan 2025

In a poignant personal essay, Forest Rain recounts the harrowing experience of Ella Ben Ami, whose father was kidnapped by Hamas and held hostage in Gaza.

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