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Hugs, slinkies and trauma care: How the Israeli health system will treat the released hostages
By Deborah DananNovember 24, 2023 TEL AVIV (JTA) — Israeli health, military and government officials have been preparing for what a release of hostages from Gaza would look like since Oct. 7. But on Friday, as the first round of hostages were released at the start of a ceasefire brokered
13 Israeli hostages released after seven weeks in Hamas captivity
The hostages were being brought to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula through the Rafah crossing before flying to Hatzerim Airbase near Beersheva. JNS Staff ReportNovember 24, 2023 (JNS) —Thirteen Israeli hostages were released on Friday as part of a ceasefire deal, 49 days after Hamas terrorists kidnapped them and some 230 others
Hostage release timeline is delayed, extending an excruciating wait for their families
By Deborah DananNovember 22, 2023 KIBBUTZ NIR OZ, Israel (JTA) — Israel has begun making preparations for the care of traumatized hostages who are freed from Gaza, as the country reaches a pivotal moment in its six-week war with Hamas. But confusion reigned late Wednesday about the timeline for the truce
IDF continues combat against Gaza terrorists ahead of ceasefire
Hamas spotters killed during targeted raids in Jabalia • IAF planes strike Hezbollah targets in Lebanon • IDF soldier killed in Gaza. By Joshua MarksNovember 22, 2023 Israeli forces are continuing to operate against terrorists in the Gaza Strip ahead of a pause in fighting approved by the Cabinet early
Susan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera among Hollywood figures facing blowback for stances on Israel and Jews
By Andrew LapinNovember 22, 2023 (JTA) — The star of a blockbuster horror franchise and an Oscar-winning veteran actress saw their careers take a hit this week over their public comments on Jews and Israel in some of the most high-profile examples yet of how the ongoing Israel-Hamas war has
Jake Tapper: Anchor, author and proud Jew
By Aaron TroodlerNovember 22, 2023 (Washinton Jewish Week) — He addressed the rise in antisemitism that has become global in nature and offered his impression of the current crisis, pointing to what he described as a failure in the U.S. educational system. In the weeks since the Oct. 7 terrorist
Netanyahu thanks Biden after hostage deal
The U.S. president also spoke with Egypt’s head of state about the impending release of Israelis from Gaza. JNS Staff ReportNovember 22, 2023 (JNS) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden spoke by phone on Wednesday, hours after Israel announced a hostage deal with Hamas. Biden
Israeli and Polish national soccer teams hold unauthorized moment of silence before European qualifying match
By Jacob GurvisNovember 22, 2023 (JTA) — Israel’s under-21 men’s national soccer team took the field on Friday for the first time since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that killed and injured thousands and brought much of Israeli life, including sports, to a standstill. The Union of European Football Associations, Europe’s
Israel approves hostages-for-ceasefire deal with Hamas
The agreement paves the way for the release of 50 hostages • Israel will reportedly release 150 to 300 female and teenage Palestinians prisoners “with no blood on their hands.” JNS Staff ReportNovember 21, 2023 The Israeli Cabinet approved a deal in the wee hours of the morning on Wednesday,
Demonstrations for Israeli hostages in the DFW area
#bringthemhome By Corinne Baum The Dallas Jewish community has been committed to educating North Texas on the hostages still trapped in Gaza. Here are some of the installations that local volunteers put together recently. SMU Campus Organized by the same group of volunteers that installed the empty shabbat table at
‘Wartime magician’ performs 26 shows in 9 days for kids in Israel
Alan Sakowitz brought smiles and wonder, as well as gear and supplies for two Israel Defense Forces units. By David SwindleNovember 21, 2023 (JNS) — Alan Sakowitz just completed a whirlwind tour in Israel to entertain both displaced children and children of Israeli soldiers. Sakowitz performed in Efrat, Kiryat Gat,
Netanyahu: Progress made on hostage deal as Cabinet convenes
The Cabinet meets to approve an agreement with Hamas. JNS Staff ReportNovember 21, 2023 (JNS) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping there will soon be good news regarding a deal to secure the release of some hostages being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, he said on
Columnists
Reflections from Dallas standing with Israel
By Debbi K. Levy I once asked my grandfather, Stanley Pearle, of blessed memory, why he chose not to explore places he had not yet
Yaakov’s journey and its lessons for us
By Rabbi Dan LewinParashat Vayeitzei This week revisits the rigorous journey of our forefather, Yaakov, as he departs from the spiritual haven of the Holy
ThanksBeing
By Laura Seymour Dear Families, You may be reading this after a wonderful Thanksgiving with many or few, yet always thankful for what we have.
Recipes
A Southern classic for alucky New Year
Chef Judi Leib shares her love of cooking through recipes on her Whisk in the Southern website. Here she adapts a Southern favorite for the
Stay cool on the Fourth!
By Tina Wasserman The Fourth of July is just around the corner and you are probably getting ready to fire up the grill at the
Chocolate for Father’s Day
By Tina Wasserman It’s almost Father’s Day and either you’ll be eating out because Dad has spent the day on the golf/tennis/pickleball court or the
