Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen
(JTA) — Daniel Sher’s voice broke as he related the latest to members of his Pacific Palisades synagogue. Kehillat Israel had just sent a message saying that its building had so far survived the devastating Palisades Fire, but, the associate rabbi noted, so much had...
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The calendars we live by help to define us. If your New Year is January 1, that says something about you. If it is 1 Tishre, it indicates that you have a different perspective on our life journey through the corridors of time. If it is both…. as is probably the case...
Brushing up on retirement with the Konikoff brothers
Albert, Stephen, and David Konikoff’s father, Arthur, was an architect, but “because we couldn’t draw or use our hands so well, we went into dentistry!” says Albert, the oldest of four siblings. The brothers also have a sister, Sharon Berger.Now, after decades of...
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal after 15 months
(JTA) — Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a deal that will cease more than a year of fighting in Gaza and Israel, bring dozens of Israeli hostages home and free hundreds of Palestinian security prisoners.The agreement was reportedly confirmed by multiple...
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Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher set for release on ceasefire’s first day
Separately, Israel retrieved the remains of a soldier killed in the 2014 Gaza war.
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Why everyone is quoting Hannah Arendt, sometimes even accurately
The German-Jewish political theorist, who wrote about the uses of misinformation under totalitarian governments, is riding a wave of popularity.
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Hamas has yet to provide names of hostages to be released, but Israel expects ceasefire to proceed
The delay sparked another bout of uncertainty just hours before the truce was set to begin.
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3 of the top 5 NCAA men’s basketball teams are coached by Jews
Plus, a flashback to an iconic baseball-football crossover.
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