Tenafly, New Jersey, United States

0 Israel Ethics

The Valor of a Soldier, On the Eve of a New Year

Jewdicious · 22 Sep

Edan Alexander, a former captive of Hamas, exemplifies extraordinary valor and dedication.

0 Israel Politics

Freed hostage Edan Alexander says he’s returning to the IDF next month

Grace Gilson in Forward · 19 Sep

Edan Alexander, a former U.S. citizen hostage held by Hamas, has announced his intention to return to active duty in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) next month.

0 Communities Politics

Edan Alexander, freed from Hamas captivity after 584 days, feted on return home to New Jersey

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 20 Jun

Edan Alexander, a New Jersey native and Israeli army veteran, was warmly welcomed home after enduring 584 days as a captive in Gaza.

0 Culture Philosophy

Ana Levy-Lyons, a former Unitarian Universalist minister and future rabbi, wants to cure what ails the secular left

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 18 Jun

Ana Levy-Lyons, a former Unitarian Universalist minister now studying to be a rabbi, critiques the secular left's lack of spiritual and community connections in her book, "The Secret Despair of the Secular Left."

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 Politics Culture

The “Facts Americana” Edition

Promised Podcast · 15 May

Discussed are U.S. trade and investment pacts with Gulf states led by President Trump, raising concerns about Israel's role, and the ambivalent feelings among Israelis about a hostage release due to U.S. intervention.

0 Politics Communities

House and Home

Sharona in Mishpacha · 13 May

The article details the anticipated release of Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American IDF soldier abducted by Hamas, highlighting the relentless efforts of U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer in advocating for his release.

0 Communities Israel

In Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and relief

Stav Ziv in Forward · 12 May

In Tenafly, New Jersey—a town teeming with Israeli influence—the release of Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity after 580 days sparked a wave of jubilation and relief.

0 Politics Israel

Israeli-American Hostage Edan Alexander Is Finally Home

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 May

Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American soldier, has returned home after 584 days held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

‘New Jersey tough’: Gov. Phil Murphy on released Hamas hostage Edan Alexander, a Tenafly native

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 12 May

Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey expressed joy over the release of Edan Alexander, a local IDF soldier captured by Hamas and held for 584 days.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas releases Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, to Red Cross

Ben Sales in Forward · 12 May

After 584 days of captivity, Hamas released Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli soldier, back to Israel under a deal with the United States.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas releases Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, to Israel

Ben Sales in JTA · 12 May

Hamas's release of Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli citizen, marks a significant development in the ongoing hostage crisis that began with Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023.

0 Communities Israel

In Tenafly, NJ, a crowd celebrates the release of local son Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 12 May

Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old from Tenafly, NJ, was celebrated by his community after being released from Hamas captivity, following a U.S.-negotiated deal.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How JCCs are meeting the moment in the fight against Jew-hatred

eJewishPhilanthropy · 21 Apr

Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) across North America are increasingly playing a crucial role in combating antisemitism by leveraging their position as cultural, social, and educational hubs.

0 Communities Leadership

From outsiders to equal partners: An Israeli-American story of belonging and leadership

eJewishPhilanthropy · 20 Mar

This article highlights the significant milestone for the Israeli-American community as the Israeli-American Council (IAC) has been officially recognized as a member of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

0 Politics Israel

Hamas says it would release Edan Alexander and bodies of 4 dual-national hostages

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 14 Mar

Hamas has announced its willingness to release the last living American hostage, Edan Alexander, held in Gaza, along with the bodies of four dual-national hostages.

0 Politics Israel

Edan Alexander is the last American-Israeli hostage thought to remain alive in Gaza

Ben Sales in JTA · 4 Mar

American-Israeli Edan Alexander, raised in New Jersey and enlisted in the Israeli military, remains the last known American-Israeli hostage captured by Hamas in Gaza.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Trump to spotlight hostages in speech to Congress, with families looking on

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 4 Mar

Donald Trump's upcoming speech to Congress highlights the plight of hostages involved in the ongoing war in Gaza, which began with a Hamas attack on October 7.

0 Education Jewish Law

The first Jewish day school for students with mental health challenges is set to open in NYC

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 25 Feb

Adir Academy is set to become the first Jewish day school in the U.S. specifically for high school students with mental health challenges, opening in New York City in 2026.

0 Leadership Communities

We Must Learn the Hostages’ Names—and Tell Their Stories

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 17 Feb

Sruli Fruchter addresses the lack of awareness among some Jewish communities regarding Israeli hostages, emphasizing the need to learn and share their stories as a form of solidarity and preservation of Jewish identity.

0 Politics Communities

Young Jewish supporters of Trump represent a religious and generational shift

Tamar Grobman in JTA · 2 Jan

Jewish teens are reflecting a noticeable generational shift in political alignment, particularly among the Orthodox community, with increased support for Republican candidates like Donald Trump.

0 Politics Israel

Amnesty International's genocide report is profoundly flawed — and everyone who cares about Israel should read it

Nadav Ziv in Forward · 8 Dec 2024

Amnesty International's recent report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza faces significant criticism for alleged bias and flawed methodology, despite urging for the war to end.

0 Politics Communities

Sounding the Alarm - with Yael Alexander

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 5 Dec 2024

Jonathan and Yonit analyze Moshe Ya'alon's controversial statements on Israel's actions in Gaza, exploring the political and military dynamics at play.

0 Politics Israel

Sounding the Alarm - with Yael Alexander

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 5 Dec 2024

Yael Alexander discusses the harrowing experience of learning that her son Edan, an Israeli-American soldier, is being held hostage by Hamas with a recently released video providing the first sign of life in over 14 months.

0 Politics Ethics

Sounding the Alarm - with Yael Alexander

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 5 Dec 2024

Israeli security veteran Moshe Ya'alon's statement accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing in Gaza prompts controversy while the Israeli public awaits a potential hostage release deal.

JL;DR

Places › United States › New Jersey ›

Tenafly