Hostages In Gaza

0 Communities Culture

At the New York City Marathon, Jewish runners support a variety of causes

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Nov

Rabbi Joshua Franklin, celebrating his 40th birthday, participates in the New York City Marathon to support the Familial Dysautonomia Foundation, inspired by the late Samantha Ginsburg.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Reasons to be Hopeful with Peter Himmelman

Unorthodox · 23 Oct

Peter Himmelman and Liel Leibovitz discuss the power of hope, reflection, and connection through music amidst global unease.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Jewish eaters again aid diner targeted for supporting Israel and hostages in Gaza

Stewart Ain in Forward · 29 Jul

Jewish patrons came to the aid of the Golden Globe diner on Long Island once more, following an incident where vandals smashed its window, a potential hate crime.

0 Israel Politics

Bibi’s US mission isn't going according to plan – unlike the Israeli pilots who bombed Yemen

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Jul

Israeli Air Force pilots conducted historic missions into Yemen in retaliation for a Houthi drone strike on Tel Aviv.

0 Politics Leadership

What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Israel’s poignant, powerful protest culture

What Matters Now · 11 Jul

Israeli protests have significantly influenced political changes over the years, reflecting a deep cultural practice rooted in the country's tradition of public demonstration.

0 Antisemitism Politics

NYPD to step up security for Israel parade, but says there are no known threats

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 May

The NYPD will enhance security for an upcoming Israel parade in New York City amid tensions related to the Gaza war and increased antisemitism, deploying various measures including drones, canine units, and mounted police.

0 Politics Art

Tie a Yellow Ribbon

Tanya Singer in Tablet · 30 May

Crafters around the world, from New York to Tel Aviv to Paris, are coming together to knit yellow ribbons with varying designs to show solidarity with the 129 hostages held in Gaza by Hamas since Oct. 7.

0 Israel History

This Yom Ha’atzmaut, we need the humility to question Israel’s future

Sruli Fruchter in Forward · 13 May

On Yom Haatzmaut, the celebration of Israeli Independence Day, a Religious Zionist columnist reflects on his traditional beliefs and the challenges facing Israel following a recent crisis on October 7.

0 Israel Politics

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Mother of Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Makes Time100 List of Most Influential People

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 18 Apr

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the dedicated mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a hostage in Gaza, has been named to the TIME100 list for her relentless efforts to bring her son and other hostages home.

0 Holidays Communities

To mark our brokenness this Passover, let’s scale back the matzah on our seder tables

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer in JTA · 10 Apr

In light of recent tragedies affecting both Israelis and Palestinians, the author suggests a symbolic change for the Passover seder by using only two matzot instead of the usual three to evoke the experience of scarcity and suffering in captivity.

0 Politics Israel

My family member is a hostage in Gaza. With Netanyahu in charge, I'm afraid he'll never make it home

Alana Zeitchik in Forward · 2 Apr

Families of hostages held in Gaza have been holding rallies in Israel, including one at Hostages Square, to bring attention to their loved ones' plight and urge for their return.

0 Language Politics

Tidbits: A campaign to knit scarves for the hostages in Gaza

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 6 Mar

A campaign has been launched to knit scarves for hostages in Gaza as reported in the Yiddish news brief "Tidbits."

0 Politics Israel

Rep. Andy Kim keeps his distance from some progressive backers

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 20 Feb

In a New Jersey Senate debate, Rep. Andy Kim and First Lady Tammy Murphy, both Democrats, discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict with Kim supporting a bilateral cease-fire tied to releasing hostages in Gaza, while Murphy emphasized the importance of the hostages' return before a cease-fire could be considered.

0 Israel Television/Film

Video: A father of two hostages in Gaza describes his ordeal in Yiddish

Ethel Niborski in Forward · 17 Jan

In this video, an Israeli correspondent named Ethel Niborski interviews Yitskhak Horn, an Argentinian-born Israeli whose two sons are being held hostage in Gaza.

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Them And Us: The Divide Is Deeper Than Ever

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 30 Oct 2023

Maurice Shnaider, whose sister and brother-in-law were murdered by Hamas terrorists, emphasizes the importance of unity in the Jewish community and expresses gratitude for the outpouring of support during his shiva.

0 Israel Politics

On the Ground, Amid the Pending Ground Invasion

Israel Policy Pod · 25 Oct 2023

Shanie Reichman hosts Neri Zilber in a conversation on the Israel-Hamas conflict, covering topics such as Israeli hostages, humanitarian aid for Gaza, Hamas's history, violence in the West Bank, and Israeli resilience.

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Hostage number grows, Israel prepped to invade and the latest from the war front

BCohen in Forward · 23 Oct 2023

This article provides updates on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Canada's rescue mission about to begin for citizens caught in Israel's war with Hamas: MP Ya'ara Saks

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 12 Oct 2023

The Canadian government has initiated an emergency mission to evacuate citizens caught in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, with hundreds scheduled to be flown from Tel Aviv to Greece amid ongoing rocket attacks.

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