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0 History Literature

Jewish Life Stories: One of the last ‘Ritchie Boys’ dies at 101

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 27 Dec 2024

Victor Brombert, a prominent literature scholar and a member of the Ritchie Boys, a secret American intelligence unit during WWII, passed away at 101.

0 Communities Politics

He was just 21. His life story mirrored mine. Now I'm mourning him with hostage families in Tel Aviv.

Jessica Steinberg in Forward · 5 Dec 2024

Jessica Steinberg reflects on the tragic story of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old Israeli American soldier whose life ended abruptly during the conflict in Gaza on October 7, 2023.

0 Leadership Philosophy

Spiritual Leadership in Israel after October 7

Sources · 4 Dec 2024

Spiritual leadership in Israel after October 7 faces the challenge of reconciling hope and despair amidst trauma and political turmoil.

0 Politics Communities

UNRWA pauses aid deliveries to Gaza through key crossing, blaming Israel for looting

Luke Tress in JTA · 2 Dec 2024

UNRWA, the U.N. agency servicing Palestinians, has halted aid shipments through the Kerem Shalom crossing into southern Gaza, citing attacks on their trucks by armed gangs and obstructions from Israeli authorities.

0 Culture Communities

For Israelis still displaced from their homes, reclaiming the kitchen can be an act of hope

Deborah Danan in JTA · 25 Nov 2024

Displaced Israelis, affected by the violence following the October 7 Hamas-led attack, are finding solace and a sense of identity through cooking, thanks to initiatives like the Open Kitchen Project.

0 Politics Israel

You're Hired - with Alyssa Farah Griffin and Amos Harel

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 14 Nov 2024

Yonit and Jonathan discuss Donald Trump's appointment choices for his new administration, particularly regarding impacts on Israel and the Middle East, alongside rising antisemitic violence in Amsterdam.

0 Communities Israel

Supporting the rebirth of Kibbutz Nir Oz: A year of healing and solidarity

eJewishPhilanthropy · 31 Oct 2024

On the one-year anniversary of a devastating Hamas attack, the survivors of Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, continue the arduous task of rebuilding.

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Hostages’ families ask for empty seats at Thanksgiving tables to raise awareness

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 21 Nov 2023

Ahead of Thanksgiving, families of nine Americans held hostage by Hamas have launched the 'Seats of Hope' initiative, encouraging hosts to leave an empty seat at the dinner table to raise awareness of the captives’ plight.