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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shares his autobiography with then-former President Donald Trump  at Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida, July 26, 2024. (Amos Ben-Gershom/Israel Government Press Office)
Posted inAnalysis

Phase one of the Gaza peace plan is starting to fray

by Hannah Feuer October 15, 2025October 15, 2025
Israeli security forces
Posted inIsrael

3 more hostages’ remains returned and Hamas reasserts control in Gaza

by JTA Staff October 15, 2025October 15, 2025
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Posted inBay Area

‘A day to rejoice’: Local Jews laud release of hostages, worry about what’s next

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)Gabe Stutman by Emma Goss, Niva Ashkenazi and Gabe Stutman October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
One of Nancy Grand's latest donations was a $2.5 million gift last winter for the renovation and expansion of SF Hillel. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inPhilanthropy

‘Authentic and inspired’: Nancy Grand to receive Federation’s leadership award

by Dan Pine October 14, 2025October 15, 2025
Guy Raz has been host, co-creator and editorial director of three NPR programs. (New America CC BY 2.0)
Posted inPhilanthropy

Journalist Guy Raz to headline Federation Day of Philanthropy

by J. Staff October 14, 2025October 21, 2025
Protesters hold up signs and a placard of Bipin Joshi
Posted inIsrael

Hamas releases remains of just 4 deceased hostages, leaving 24 still unaccounted for

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
Thousands gather at Hostage Square to celebrate the return of the hostages, October 13, 2025. (JTA/Miriam Alster/Flash90)
Posted inIsrael

All 20 living hostages are back in Israel

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer October 13, 2025October 13, 2025
close up of a Berkeley sweatshirt with a yellow ribbon pin and a "Bring Them Home" dog tag worn over it
Posted inReligion

Letting go: Jews retire hostage rituals with gratitude and grief

by Andrew Silow-Carroll October 13, 2025October 13, 2025
Oct 12 2025 hostage rally
Posted inBay Area

Rallying for the hostages — up to the very last day 

by Sue Fishkoff October 13, 2025October 13, 2025
Members of Temple Isaiah’s Men’s Club, Anshei Isaiah, build a new sukkah for the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. (Courtesy Temple Isaiah)
Posted inCalifornia

Fire-damaged Pasadena shul builds new sukkah with help from East Bay friends

by Grace Gilson October 13, 2025October 15, 2025

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