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0 Politics Israel

Edan Alexander's release was the last good news we'll get from wartime Israel

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 15 May

The release of Edan Alexander, the last U.S. hostage to be freed by Hamas, was a brief moment of relief for the town of Tenafly, New Jersey and a poignant reminder of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Israel History

These young Jews leave everything behind to defend Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 14 May

The phenomenon of lone soldiers in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) illustrates a profound commitment to Jewish identity and the State of Israel.

0 Politics Culture

The “Rager in Raanana” Edition

Promised Podcast · 8 May

The episode delves into the complexities of the Israeli government's new IDF operation in Gaza and the repercussions of a violent protest against a joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day event in Ra'anana.

0 Politics Culture

Right-wing activists attack Israeli-Palestinian memorial event at Reform synagogue in Israel

Ben Sales in JTA · 30 Apr

A violent protest erupted outside a Reform synagogue in Raanana, Israel, where right-wing activists attacked attendees of a joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial ceremony.

0 Sports History

Jewish March Madness

Jordan Poltorak in Moment · 17 Mar

Basketball has a rich history within Jewish communities, particularly since its rise in popularity on New York's Lower East Side after its invention.

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 History Culture

The Miracle Petek

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 12 Nov 2024

Rabbi Yisrael Ber Odesser, a devoted follower of Breslov chassidus, claimed to have found a mystical note, or "petek," in 1922 believed to be from Rebbe Nachman, sparking much debate.

0 Sports Culture

20 Jewish men’s and women’s college basketball players to watch in 2024-25

Greg Levinsky in JTA · 8 Nov 2024

Jewish athletes are making significant contributions to NCAA men's and women's college basketball for the 2024-25 season.