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How do we keep the worst days in the last 50 years from tearing us apart?

(JTA) — Like so many others, I spent much of last week searching for language to describe and respond to the new reality in which we find ourselves. As Israeli … more

Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld | 10/17/23

Wexner Foundation cuts ties with Harvard amid backlash over responses to attack

(JTA) — The Wexner Foundation is cutting ties with Harvard University, where it has funded a fellowship for emerging Israeli leaders for more than three decades, over Harvard’s response … more

Philissa Cramer | 10/17/23

Americans waiting to evacuate by sea hope for safety and respite

HAIFA (JTA) — Before boarding a ship departing from Israel, Ariela Keshet explained that she has attended three funerals this week — two for soldiers killed in Israel’s war with … more

Eliyahu Freedman | 10/16/23

Philadelphia Phillies hold moment of silence for Israel

(JTA) — The Philadelphia Phillies honored Israel with a moment of silence prior to their Wednesday night playoff game against the Atlanta Braves. During the pregame ceremonies, the public … more

Jacob Gurvis | 10/12/23

Jewish White House staffers get emotional during briefing

WASHINGTON (JTA) — On paper, the agenda must have seemed dry, an accounting of flights out of Israel, of military equipment going into Israel and of call centers. But amid the niceties … more

Ron Kampeas | 10/11/23

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns pro-Palestinian rally

(New York Jewish Week) – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the prominent progressive Democratic New York congresswoman from New York City, condemned a pro-Palestinian rally that took place over the … more

Julia Gergely | 10/10/23

Congress offers bipartisan support for aid to Israel

(JTA) — The flow of American aid in the wake of Hamas’ attack on Israel is continuing, as Sen. Ben Cardin said he would advance legislation to relay defense assistance to Israel, … more

Ron Kampeas | 10/10/23

USPS releases Ruth Bader Ginsburg stamp

(JTA) – The United States Postal Service has released a new series of Forever stamps honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the late Jewish Supreme Court justice and liberal icon who died in 2020. … more

PHILISSA CRAMER | 10/5/23

NY congregation can evict tenants of historic Touro Synagogue

A Rhode Island judge has ruled in favor of a historic New York City synagogue that is seeking to remove the leadership of the congregation that meets at another historic synagogue building – … more

ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL with local reports (JTA) | 9/3/23

Israel wins gold at rhythmic gymnastics world championships

(JTA) – Israel won its first-ever gold medals at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain, last weekend, improving on last year’s silver medal and solidifying its … more

9/3/23