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0 Politics Israel

Trump sets deadline for Hamas to release hostages’ bodies as Egyptian team enters Gaza to help

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Oct

President Donald Trump has imposed a deadline on Hamas to release the bodies of 13 remaining hostages, including two Americans, following the recent ceasefire brokered in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

With hostages home, the filmmaker behind ‘Torn’ says his documentary about NYC’s poster wars remains sadly relevant

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Oct

Nim Shapira’s documentary, "Torn," explores the contentious poster wars in New York City, where posters of Israeli hostages were put up and subsequently torn down.

0 Culture Communities

She keeps asking the big questions — and millions of viewers keep pouring in to hear the answers

Stav Ziv in Forward · 23 Jun

Kalina Silverman, founder of Big Talk, focuses on replacing small talk with meaningful conversations, as evidenced by her impactful interviews with wildfire survivors like Nicole Lalage.

0 Science Culture

Fitness IQ: Does Exercise Help You Lose Weight?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 10 Jun

Recent research by Dr. Herman Pontzer indicates that exercise, contrary to popular belief, has little impact on the metabolism and thus does not significantly contribute to weight loss.

0 Politics Israel

These are the 59 Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 5 Mar

The ongoing plight of Israeli hostages held in Gaza continues to evoke global concern and advocacy.

0 Politics Israel

These are the hostages to be released (and left behind) in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal’s first phase

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 17 Jan

In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, Israel-Hamas conflict, a ceasefire agreement is poised to enable the release of 33 hostages out of an estimated 98 that remain from the approximately 250 originally captured.

0 Food Holidays

The Best Beef Stew for Potato Latkes

Leah Koenig in Jewish Table · 3 Dec 2024

Leah Koenig shares her ideal menu for a Hanukkah dinner party, highlighting a full-bodied beef stew that pairs perfectly with potato latkes.