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As Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, this rabbi is defying an evacuation order so he can help

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 9 Oct

Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of Chabad of Southwest Florida is defying a mandatory evacuation order as Hurricane Milton approaches, choosing instead to stay and provide shelter and spiritual support during Yom Kippur in his synagogue.

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Hurricane Milton forces Florida Jews to rethink Yom Kippur plans

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 8 Oct

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward the west coast of Florida, many Jewish families and communities are being forced to evacuate and rethink their plans for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

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After escaping the Jasper forest fires, this tourist couple found safety in the Jewish community

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 Aug

Amid the chaos of the Jasper forest fires, a Toronto couple found refuge within the Jewish community, highlighting the power of communal support during emergencies.

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After escaping the Jasper forest fires, this tourist couple found safety in the Jewish community

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 7 Aug

Sharon Chodirker and Chaim Bell, a tourist couple from Toronto, narrowly escaped the devastating Jasper forest fires, finding refuge with the Jewish community during the evacuation.

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How it feels to leave Israel when an attack is coming and every airline is canceling flights

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 6 Aug

As tensions rise in Israel with fears of an imminent attack by Iran coinciding with the observance of Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of mourning, the author grapples with the decision to leave the country amidst flight cancellations and escalating concerns.

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In Search of True North

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Aug

The city of Kiryat Shmona, located near the Lebanese border, has been enduring constant attacks from Hezbollah for the past ten months, resulting in the evacuation of nearly 90% of its population.

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Having let Hezbollah attack, can Israel put the toothpaste back into the tube?

Jewish Chronicle · 30 Jun

In northern Israel, particularly Kiryat Shmona, the aftermath of the October Hamas attack led to the evacuation of 80,000 Israelis due to fears of a potential war with Hezbollah.

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'The silent tragedy of the north': Israel's military escalation with Hezbollah has major implications for Canadians

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 17 Jun

The episode highlights the impact of Hezbollah's military actions in Northern Israel, leading to the evacuation of 60,000 residents, including heavily Canadian-supported communities such as Metula.

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Druze Israelis remain on Lebanon border: ‘We’ll die defending our land if we have to’

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 14 May

In the midst of conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border, the Druze village of Hurfeish stands out for its decision to remain despite the ongoing threats.

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Despite missiles and an evacuation order, the spit is still turning at this northern Israel shawarma shop

Uriel Heilman in JTA · 19 Apr

Despite ongoing danger from Hezbollah attacks and a mandatory evacuation order in the area, a shawarma restaurant in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, named Baguette Shlomi, has continued to operate to serve soldiers who remain in the nearly deserted city.

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As Ukraine war enters Year 3, Odessa Jewish Children’s Home struggles with new challenges

JTA Staff in JTA · 20 Feb

Rabbi Avraham Wolff's Mishpacha Children's Home in Odessa, Ukraine, faces ongoing challenges as the war in Ukraine enters its third year.

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Rafah was Gaza's last safe zone. The Israeli assault will lead to a humanitarian disaster there

Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib in Forward · 12 Feb

The Israeli government's ground invasion of Gaza has led to a humanitarian disaster, particularly in the southern city of Rafah.

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Northern Exposure

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 1 Feb

The situation in northern Israel, particularly in the Galilee region, is currently tense due to ongoing missile attacks by Hezbollah.

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What Matters Now to Mishy Harman: 3 'postcards' from wartime Israel

What Matters Now · 11 Jan

Mishy Harman addresses the turbulent situation in Israel post-October 7th by sharing poignant wartime accounts with a focus on the evacuation of citizens, robust philanthropy, and a personal story of loss and advocacy for LGBTQ rights.

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Home Front Ep. 44 (01.09.24)

MishAdmin in Mishpacha · 9 Jan

In this episode of Home Front, important topics are discussed.

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Going Home Again

Dana Kessler in Tablet · 21 Nov 2023

The author recounts their experience leaving Israel during the recent conflict with Gaza.

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We met the first Canadians evacuated home from Israel arriving at Pearson airport

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 16 Oct 2023

The first Canadians evacuated from Israel arrived back home at Pearson airport after being safely airlifted by the Canadian government due to an attack by Hamas that resulted in casualties, including eight Canadians.

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Umbrella for gap-year programs in Israel says all of its 5,700 participants are safe

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 8 Oct 2023

Masa Israel Journey, an umbrella organization for gap-year programs in Israel, has stated that all 5,700 of its participants are safe and have been relocated away from areas of direct danger.

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Israel evacuates over 200 Ethiopians from conflict region

BCohen in Forward · 11 Aug 2023

Israel has evacuated over 200 people, including Israeli citizens and those eligible to immigrate to Israel, from a conflict region in Ethiopia.

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Meet the Jewish woman living in the path of B.C.'s largest forest fire

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 Jul 2021

This episode of The CJN Daily focuses on Becca Ignace, a Jewish woman coping with British Columbia’s severe wildfire season which destroyed her family homestead and forced her evacuation.

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Hero California Rabbi Evacuates For Wildfire — But Only After Shabbat In Secret Prayer Bunker

Forward · 13 Nov 2018

Rabbi Barry Diamond of Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks heroically conducted a Shabbat service from a secret prayer bunker, even as wildfires threatened the area.

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Jewish Voices From the Front Lines of Donetsk

Avital Chizhik in Tablet · 19 Jun 2014

In Donetsk, a once bustling industrial city, the ongoing conflict between pro-Russian and Ukrainian forces has turned the city into a place of fear and uncertainty for its residents, with armed checkpoints, deserted streets, and a sense of impending doom.

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