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Tag: Missile Alerts

0 Israel Culture

Shower, shelter, swipe: Israel’s ‘startup nation’ meets Iran war with a wave of apps

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 5 Mar

During the ongoing conflict with Iran, Israeli civilians have increasingly relied on smartphones for safety and social interactions.

0 Holidays Israel

A war-weary Jerusalem marks Purim one day after the rest of the world, a tradition born in what is now Iran

Theia Chatelle in JTA · 4 Mar

In the midst of a tense geopolitical climate with Iran and amidst air raid alerts, Jerusalem celebrates Shushan Purim, a day after the global observance of Purim.

0 Culture History

A bris between missile alerts was the ultimate show of Jewish defiance against a tyrannical enemy

Rabbi Hayim Leiter in JTA · 3 Mar

In a poignant display of resilience during a period of conflict, Rabbi Hayim Leiter recounts performing a brit milah amid missile alerts south of Jerusalem.

0 Communities Politics

These New Yorkers were in Israel when the war with Iran began. Here’s how they made it home.

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 24 Jun 2025

Jewish individuals from New York experienced the harrowing reality of being in Israel when war with Iran broke out, describing their ordeal and eventual return home.

0 Communities Israel

Finding Shelter in Jerusalem

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah · 20 Jun 2025

Amidst the tensions of Operation Rising Lion, residents of Jerusalem's Katamon neighborhood, including Wendy Elliman, frequently find themselves heading to community shelters as missile alerts blare.