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A beloved peace activist was killed in the West Bank. Can his death finally teach us empathy?

David J. Cooper in Forward · 2 Aug 2025

The article reflects on the life and tragic death of Awdah Hathaleen, a peace activist from the West Bank, killed by an Israeli settler.

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As Israel fought Iran, ‘Persian’ Jewish teens in Los Angeles felt a tug on their complex identities

Madeleine Kashkooli in JTA · 26 Jun 2025

Iranian-Jewish American teens in Los Angeles grapple with their complex identities amid the tensions between Israel and Iran, where their cultural roots and national identities intersect.

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Bay Area synagogue mobilizes for 2 Palestinian visitors detained at airport

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 12 Jun 2025

Kehilla Community Synagogue, known for its activism on humanitarian issues, is protesting the detention of two Palestinian visitors, Eid and Awdah Hathaleen, at San Francisco International Airport.

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Budding Hadassah Leaders Get Immersive Israel Experience

Shari Harel in Hadassah · 22 May 2025

The immersive experience in Israel for the Evolve Leadership Fellows of Hadassah has deeply impacted its participants, enhancing their connection to Israel and commitment to Hadassah's mission.

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The Gaza Template

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 28 Apr 2025

Peter Beinart discusses his upcoming book tour for "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza" and urges readers to also support Palestinian authors and humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

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Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 21 Apr 2025

Peter Beinart, in his communication about his book 'Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,' highlights the disparity in attention between Jewish and Palestinian narratives in literature.

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Jenner Stands Firm

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 31 Mar 2025

Peter Beinart discusses his ongoing book tour for "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," while emphasizing the importance of supporting Palestinian authors and providing aid to individuals in Gaza, like the Alzweidi family, affected by the conflict.