Tenafly, New Jersey, United States

0 Leadership Israel

American Zionism’s future depends on bringing diverse young voices together

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Jun

Young Jewish leaders from across the U.S., representing diverse Zionist perspectives, are bridging ideological divides through the American Zionist Youth Council.

0 Science Jewish Law

Is AI the Printing Press of the Twenty-First Century?

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

The panel discussion moderated by Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin during the 18Forty and American Security Foundation summit explores the challenges and opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents to the Jewish community, drawing parallels to the historic impact of the printing press.

0 Communities Culture

Will and Testament

Charles Curkin in Tablet · 7 Jan

Charles Curkin reflects on personal family dynamics through the prism of his father's sudden health crisis.

0 Israel Ethics

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

Jewdicious · 22 Sep 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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 2025

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.

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