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12 Israeli hostages freed after 54 days in Hamas captivity

The hostages were handed over by Hamas terrorists to representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza. JNS Staff ReportNovember 29, 2023 Hamas late Wednesday evening released another group of Israeli hostages, 54 days after they were taken to the Gaza Strip during the terror group’s Oct.

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Austin synagogue arsonist sentenced to 10 years in prison

By Andrew LapinNovember 29, 2023 (JTA) – A man who pleaded guilty to setting fire to a synagogue in Austin, Texas, in 2021 was sentenced on Wednesday to 10 years in prison. The sentencing of Franklin Sechriest came after a series of victim impact statements from members of Congregation Beth

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Neo-Nazi group sets up across from Temple Emanu-El

During Shabbat worship, group holds up antisemitic sign, Nazi flag By Sharon Wisch-Ray Editor’s note: The Texas Jewish Post has chosen not to publish photos of the five members of the antisemitic extremist group that set up across Hillcrest Avenue from Temple Emanu-El on Saturday, Nov. 25, during Shabbat morning

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Shalom League rounds the bases

Celebrates season 49 at Dec. 10 breakfast awards By Deb Silverthorn The Shalom Softball League, fresh off the close of the 2023 fall season, will celebrate its 49th season beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Sheraton Hotel McKinney. Dallas Mavericks COO Matt Goodman and Texas Rangers broadcaster

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6 Dallas organizations join in Ben-Gurion Day

Israel’s first prime minister’s vision honored Nov. 19 By Jacob Kamaras At one of the darkest times in the history of the Jewish homeland, Americans for Ben-Gurion University (A4BGU) delivered a message of hope centered around David Ben-Gurion’s vision for the future of Israel, by leading the second annual Ben-Gurion

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Musk tours scenes of Oct. 7 atrocities at Kibbutz Kfar Aza

Netanyahu joined the tech billionaire on the visit to one of the communities worst-hit during the Hamas assault on southern Israel. JNS Staff ReportNovember 28, 2023 Elon Musk saw the devastation from the Oct. 7 massacre on a tour of Kibbutz Kfar Aza with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on

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10 Israeli hostages freed as Hamas breaks ceasefire in Gaza

In addition to the 10 Israelis, Hamas released two hostages with foreign citizenship, the IDF said. JNS Staff ReportNovember 28, 2023 Hamas released 10 Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, the first of two days of the extended ceasefire-for-hostages agreement, mere hours after the terror group attacked Israeli

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Columnists

Fighting for life

By Joshua Yudkin Since the attack by Hamas, I have felt an irreparable and ineffable loss. A loss of security, trust and life. I have

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Alone and wrestling

By Rabbi Seymour RosselParashat Vayishlach In a few terse verses, the weekly portion of Vayishlach tells of a wrestling match that had dramatic repercussions for

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Preparing for Hanukkah

By Laura Seymour Dear Families, Hanukkah (however you would like to spell it) is early this year and the Black Friday deals began early as

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Recipes

Recipes

Delicious foods for the sukkah

By Tina Wasserman Many historians believe the Pilgrims’ first celebration of Giving Thanks was patterned after our festival of Sukkot. Jews made a pilgrimage to

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Passover Recipes

New traditions for a new year

By Ethel G. Hofman (JNS) Ready or not, Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Friday, Sept. 15, and lasts through sundown on Sunday, Sept.

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