Ordinary Lives
Matthew Schultz
September 4, 2024
Hersh will never get the ordinary life that once lay before him — taking those trips around the world and falling in love.
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September 4, 2024
How Can We Commemorate Oct. 7?
Michael Berenbaum
September 4, 2024
There is a boiling controversy in Israel on how to observe this catastrophic anniversary.
You Know You Love Being Jewish If…
Tabby Refael
September 4, 2024
Whether or not you know it, there is probably a part of you that processes much of the world through a Jewish lens.
Are American Eyes Back on the Gaza Hostages?
Dan Schnur
September 4, 2024
The tragedy may have even re-engaged the interest of the American public.
Israel Mourns: Songs of Life Defy the Valley of Death
Gil Troy
September 4, 2024
Song of Songs reassures us — and our grieving nation — that floods cannot drown love; Hamas can’t either.
Over 1,000 Gather at Nova Exhibit in Culver City to Mourn Six Slain Hostages
Brian Fishbach
September 4, 2024
Survivors of the Oct. 7 attack spoke, as did local clergy and influential pro-Israel voices.
Orit Seif: Providing Comfort to Army Families with Gift Cards During Israel’s War Efforts
Ayala Or-El
September 4, 2024
When the war broke out in Israel on Oct. 7, Kedma was one of the first groups to offer assistance to army bases.
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