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memorial candles burning
Posted inBay Area

Congregation Beth Israel in Berkeley mourns one of its own: Hersh Goldberg-Polin

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)
Posted inIsrael

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)
Posted inIsrael

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
Posted inNews

Grief and anger reign at Jerusalem synagogue where Hersh Goldberg-Polin danced in life

by Deborah Danan September 1, 2024September 5, 2024
Israel rally
Posted inNews

Israel is reeling from an unbearable tragedy. Does it change anything?

by Ron Kampeas September 1, 2024September 5, 2024
An undated photo of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who moved to Israel from the U.S. at the age of 7. (Photo/Courtesy-JTA-Jon Polin)
Posted inNews

Death of six hostages, including Berkeley’s Hersh Goldberg-Polin, confirmed

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer August 31, 2024September 5, 2024
A burnt window and an Israeli flag
Posted inPhilanthropy

After 10/7, Jewish federations raised $850 million for Israel. 40% is unspent

Arno Rosenfeld by Arno Rosenfeld August 30, 2024August 30, 2024
Appearing on CNN for a sit-down interview, Kamala Harris answered Dana Bash's questions about the Israel-Hamas war, Aug. 29, 2024. (Screenshot from CNN)
Posted inPolitics

What Kamala Harris said about Israel and the war in Gaza in her CNN interview with Tim Walz

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer August 30, 2024August 30, 2024
Hamad Melhem al Hudarat reacts as he watches other Palestinian families pack up their belongings and dismantle their homes after a decision was made as a community to leave due to repeated reports of Israeli settler violence and harassment, in the village of Khirbet Zanuta, in the West Bank, Oct. 30, 2023. (Marcus Yam/ Los Angeles Times)
Posted inIsrael

U.S. sanctions Israeli nonprofit that supports West Bank settlers in latest round of penalties

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev August 29, 2024August 29, 2024
Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi was rescued from Gaza by Israeli troops on Aug. 27, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
Posted inIsrael

Hostage rescued from tunnel in Gaza; Bedouin father of 11 was a security guard on Oct. 7

Ben Sales by Ben Sales August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

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