Bibas Family

0 Jewish Law Culture

Kaddish Gave Me Words After the Bibas Family’s Deaths

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 18 Mar

Sruli Fruchter reflects on the profound impact of the Bibas family tragedy on his own life, and finds solace in the Jewish tradition of reciting Kaddish.

0 Communities Holidays

Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 13 Mar

Following the deaths of Ariel and Kfir Bibas, young children who were held captive in Gaza, families globally are honoring them by dressing as Batman for Purim.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Jewish Trauma's Double-Edged Sword

Jen Gilman Porat in Future of Jewish · 11 Mar

Jen Gilman Porat's essay critiques the current cultural norms and social justice practices within liberal circles, particularly focusing on how Jewish issues are sometimes marginalized or misunderstood.

0 Politics Israel

Moral Clarity about Palestinians

Emes Ve-Emunah · 2 Mar

The article discusses a controversial shift in perception regarding Palestinian intentions toward Israel, highlighting recent tragic events and aligning them with historically extreme views.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Yarden Bibas: Jewish Parents Are With You

Kveller Staff in Kveller · 27 Feb

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, when the Bibas family was kidnapped by Hamas, the global Jewish community rallies around Yarden Bibas, who has become a symbol of strength and resilience.

0 Communities Politics

Empire State Building, Brandenburg Gate, Eiffel Tower lit in orange to honor slain Bibas family

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Feb

Global landmarks, including New York's Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, were illuminated in orange to honor Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, the Israeli family killed during a Hamas attack and held in captivity in Gaza.

0 Israel Communities

Today was a defining moment for Israel.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Feb

The Israeli nation collectively mourns the tragic loss of Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, victims of a brutal hostage crisis in Gaza, symbolizing the profound pain and unity of the country in adversity.

0 Politics Israel

Israel in Ceasefire – The Wars of Gaza

For Heaven's Sake · 26 Feb

The episode delves into the current Israeli-Gaza ceasefire and the complex interplay of emotions and strategies surrounding the hostilities with Hamas.

0 Politics Ethics

Khalil Sayegh on Hamas, the Left and the Ceasefire

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 25 Feb

Khalil Sayegh, a political analyst and president of The Agora Initiative, discusses his condemnation of Hamas's actions against Israeli civilians, including the Bibas family, with journalist Peter Beinart.

0 Communities Holocaust

Jews nationwide mourned the Bibas family this week. Here's what it sounded like

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 25 Feb

This episode of The CJN Daily examines the poignant grief and resilience displayed by Canada's Jewish community following the murder of the Bibas family, highlighting the international mourning and vigils held in response.

0 Politics Communities

The Bibas Family: ‘We Don’t Want Revenge, We Want Shiri and the Hostages Back’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 21 Feb

In the wake of the tragic confirmation that the bodies of Ariel and Kfir Bibas were found murdered, the Bibas family has chosen not to call for revenge but instead is pleading for the safe return of Shiri Bibas and the remaining hostages.

0 Communities History

We couldn’t save the Bibas boys, but we can still choose life

Meg Keene in JTA · 20 Feb

In a powerful reflection on grief and resilience, Meg Keene addresses the Jewish community's collective response to the tragic deaths of the Bibas family members.

0 Israel Communities

In Memory of the Bibas Family

My Jewish Mommy Life · 20 Feb

This video mourns the tragic loss of the Bibas family, reflecting on the heartbreaking reality faced by Israeli families in the context of ongoing conflict.

0 Politics Israel

The Absolute Horror of Hamas

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Feb

The episode explores the complexities of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, highlighted by the tragic death of the Bibas family and the questioning of Israel's political path forward in dealing with hostages.

0 Culture Antisemitism

And Batman wept

eJewishPhilanthropy · 20 Feb

The article deeply reflects on the emotional turmoil experienced by the Jewish community following the kidnapping of the Bibas family from Kibbutz Nir Oz, using the symbolic figure of Batman to explore themes of justice, vulnerability, and hope.

0 Israel Politics

As news of Bibas deaths sinks in, orange becomes color of Jewish grief

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 Feb

In response to the tragic deaths of the Bibas family members, orange symbols became widespread online as expressions of Jewish grief, honoring the young family held hostage by Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Why is Israel handing Gaza back to Hamas?

What Matters Now · 19 Feb

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the emotional impact of the Bibas family's captivity, how Hamas uses hostage release ceremonies to manipulate perceptions, and the complex political landscape surrounding Israeli negotiations with Hamas.

0 Communities Holidays

The Bibas family embodied our hope and despair. Where do we turn when hope is dashed?

Rabbi Sharon Litwin in JTA · 19 Feb

Rabbi Sharon Litwin reflects on the emotional and spiritual challenges faced by her community in the wake of the Bibas family's tragic story.

0 Politics Communities

The Meaning of Kfir Bibas

Seth Mandel in The Free Press · 19 Feb

The recent release of Yarden Bibas by Hamas, after being held captive for nearly 500 days, marks a bittersweet moment in a tragic episode for the Bibas family.

0 Israel Politics

At a Jaffa community center and beyond, confusion, mourning and rage surface upon news of the Bibas family’s tragic fate

Deborah Danan in Forward · 19 Feb

Following the tragic and conflicting reports about the Bibas family, notably Shiri and her children Kfir and Ariel, Israelis are left grappling with grief, rage, and uncertainty.

0 Israel Politics

Bibas Family: ‘Until We Have Certainty, Our Journey Isn’t Over’

Ben Sales in Kveller · 18 Feb

The Bibas family has been at the forefront of a public and painful hostage crisis since their abduction by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

0 Israel Politics

Hamas official says bodies of Bibas family will return to Israel on Thursday

Ben Sales in JTA · 18 Feb

Amidst a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, a Hamas official has announced the forthcoming return of the bodies of four Israeli hostages, including the Bibas family, on Thursday.

0 Communities Politics

‘Yarden is Back Home, But Our Home Is Missing,’ Bibas Family Shares After Bittersweet Hostage Release

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 3 Feb

Yarden Bibas was released from captivity, reuniting with his family in a bittersweet moment marked by the absence of his wife and two young children, whose fates remain uncertain.

0 Politics Israel

The Bibas family remains hostages in Gaza. A nation is hoping against hope for their return.

Deborah Danan in JTA · 29 Jan

The plight of the Bibas family, held hostage in Gaza since October 7, 2023, has become a poignant symbol of hope and tragedy for Israelis and their global supporters.

0 Politics Communities

The Bibas Family Reacts to News of Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 Jan

With the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, hope surfaces yet caution prevails for the Bibas family, whose young relatives Ariel and Kfir are anticipated to be among the first hostages released.

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