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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
a bracelet with letter beads that spell out "TS SHABBAT"
Posted inReligion

Taylor Swift sells out stadiums. In Palo Alto, she sells out Shabbat, too

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss September 3, 2024September 6, 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)
Posted inIsrael

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)
Posted inBay Area

Sept. 3 vigils across Bay Area for slain hostages

by J. Staff September 3, 2024September 3, 2024
memorial candles burning
Posted inBay Area

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)
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
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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

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