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Justice Department says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and US Jews

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg September 9, 2024September 9, 2024
Doug Emhoff at vigil
Posted inNews

‘I’m gutted,’ Doug Emhoff says at D.C. synagogue vigil for murdered hostages

by Ron Kampeas September 4, 2024September 5, 2024
Palo Alto vigil
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Local vigils continue for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, other hostages killed by Hamas

Valerie Demicheva by Valerie Demicheva September 3, 2024September 7, 2024
Merrick Garland
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DOJ files criminal charges against Hamas leader, spurred by Goldberg-Polin’s execution

by Ron Kampeas September 3, 2024September 5, 2024
Hersh Goldberg-Polin seen on a screen during the Israeli Premier League match between Hapoel Hadera and Hapoel Jerusalem, Aug. 31, 2024, in Jerusalem. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
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Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s favorite soccer club grieves ‘our friend in the stands’

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer September 3, 2024September 4, 2024
Yartzeit memorial candles flicker on a table during a memorial service for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a Berkeley-born man held captive and killed by Hamas, at Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Sept. 3 vigils across Bay Area for slain hostages

by J. Staff September 3, 2024September 3, 2024
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Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley mourns one of its own: Hersh Goldberg-Polin

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss September 2, 2024October 17, 2025
Rachel Goldberg, mother of killed U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin whose body was recovered with five other hostages in Gaza, speaks during his funeral in Jerusalem, Sept. 2, 2024. (Gil Cohen-Magen/pool/AFP via Getty Images)
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Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s mother at his funeral: ‘Finally, you’re free’

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer September 2, 2024September 2, 2024
Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks at the funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin in Jerusalem, Sept. 2, 2024. (Screenshot)
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At funeral, Israeli president asks for forgiveness from Goldberg-Polin family for failing to protect and save their son Hersh

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer September 2, 2024September 2, 2024
Woman lights memorial candle for Hersh Goldberg-Polin
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Grief and anger reign at Jerusalem synagogue where Hersh Goldberg-Polin danced in life

by Deborah Danan September 1, 2024September 5, 2024

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