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A year after Oct. 7, Israel's south is still discovering new depths of resilience

Rob Eshman in Forward · 30 Sep

One year after the traumatic events of October 7th, 2023, where Hamas attacks devastated Sderot, Israel, the city is undertaking significant reconstruction projects led by local visionaries like Amit Kochavi.

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New Canadian documentary spotlights Oct. 7 victims murdered on 'The Killing Roads'

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Sep

Documentary producer Igal Hecht discusses his film "The Killing Roads," which explores the tragic fate of 250 Israelis killed by Hamas along the highways bordering Gaza on October 7.

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Back to School in Wartime

Hillel Kuttler in Tablet · 23 Aug

The article "Back to School in Wartime" describes the challenges faced by the Israeli town of Sderot's educational system as the community prepares for the new academic year amidst ongoing conflict.

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Dispatches from the Gaza Envelope

Sapir · 1 Jun

During times of conflict near the Gaza border, individuals like Gitit Zamir Botera in Sderot manage the National Digital Center to communicate the experiences of those living on the frontline.

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If we want peace, we first need to be truly strong

Jewish Chronicle · 24 May

Rabbi Joseph Dweck emphasizes the need to confront evil and unite against it in the face of historical tragedies like the Holocaust and present-day threats like those posed by Hamas.

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Voices of Sderot and Be’eri: One grantmaker’s visit to southern Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy · 21 May

A grantmaker from the Samis Foundation visited southern Israel, including Sderot and Beeri, to meet with survivors of terror attacks and witness the aftermath.

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The General Who Believes in Winning Wars

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 28 Feb

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Gershon Hacohen believes in winning wars and has been a strong dissenting voice in Israeli military circles.

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Home Front Ep. 56 (2.19.24)

MishAdmin in Mishpacha · 19 Feb

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‘How can we ever go back to being anything like we were before?’

Odeya Rosenband in Forward · 13 Dec 2023

In this article, three alumni of the Israeli Bronfman program reflect on their experiences during the ongoing war and its impact on their lives.

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Indian Bnei Menashe Jews miraculously survived Oct. 7. Now they’re fighting wars in Israel and India.

BCohen in Forward · 7 Dec 2023

The Bnei Menashe Jews, believed to be descendants of the lost tribe of Manasseh, have faced challenges on two fronts: in Israel and in Manipur, India.

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Birthright Israel’s important role in the aftermath of the war

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 6 Dec 2023

The chair of the board of Birthright Israel Foundation, Phil de Toledo, describes his recent solidarity mission to Israel in the aftermath of the war.

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Israel suspects terrorists infiltrating via Gaza tunnels

JNS · 9 Oct 2023

Israel suspects that terrorists have been infiltrating into the country through tunnels from Gaza.

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The Detective-Philosopher of Sderot

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 5 Jan 2023

The Lost Detective trilogy by Shimon Adaf is a fast-paced detective story set in the small town of Sderot, Israel, with profound political and social commentary.

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$1.1 Million Gift Dedicated to New Home for Sderot’s Youth

Aviva Engel in Jewish Action · 7 Dec 2022

A $1.1 million gift has been donated by the Kohn family from Vancouver to establish the Toni Kohn House, a permanent youth center in Sderot, Israel.

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Nigerian-American filmmaker takes on Sderot and Gaza

What Matters Now · 14 Oct 2022

Filmmaker Ose Oyamendan spent a decade documenting the unique peace efforts and friendships between residents of Sderot and Gaza in his film "Other Voices."

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Israel’s Country Music Wizard

Matti Friedman in Tablet · 8 Jul 2021

Kobi Oz is considered the most influential Israeli musician of the last generation, having popularized the Mizrahi (Eastern) sound in Israeli pop music.

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Ilhan Omar’s Guide to Israel

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 1 Aug 2019

Rep. Ilhan Omar's upcoming trip to Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank has sparked discussions about the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Rosh Hashanah Recipe: Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Prunes

Elana Horwich in Tablet · 11 Sep 2015

The author shares a recipe for Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Prunes inspired by their experiences in Morocco and Israel, aiming to evoke warm flavors for Rosh Hashanah.

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