By Leah Garber Today marks the Fast of Queen Esther, commemorating two communal fasts undertaken by the Persian Jewish community of Shushan in the 5th century B.C. Haman, a senior … Continued
Day 167: Iron Swords War
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Day 31: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber The fifth week of the war has begun, bringing with it more casualties, new graves being dug, and words of farewell interwoven with heartbreaking cries that tear … Continued
The War Comes Home | שַׁבָּת שָׁלוֹם Shabbat Shalom | 12 Cheshvan 5784
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By Doron Krakow The War Comes Home Tomorrow will be three weeks. Three weeks since the horrific, savage slaughter of innocents—children in front of parents, whole families burned alive, concertgoers … Continued
Day 20: Iron Swords War
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By Leah Garber When poet Haim Gouri, z”l, an Israel Prize laureate, was asked about his well-being, he would answer: “I am doing as well as my country is,” which … Continued
Update from JCC Israel Center
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Operation Protective Edge — Day 28 Yesterday Israel buried four of her best sons, courageous soldiers, our heroes. They were killed in the Rafah battle on Friday. Among them is … Continued
Update from JCC Israel Center
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Operation Protective Edge — Day 22 Waking up to the 22nd day of Operation Protective Edge to news that five more Israeli soldiers had been killed, bringing the total deaths … Continued