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Eli Sharabi
Posted inBooks

In the tunnels of Gaza, hostage Eli Sharabi found a way to be a blessing

by Rabba Sara Hurwitz October 30, 2025October 30, 2025
“We’re waiting for you” in Hebrew
Posted inFirst Person

I watched history unfold and joy erupt during my recent visit to Israel

Rabbi Howard Jacoby Ruben by Rabbi Howard Jacoby Ruben October 27, 2025October 29, 2025
Posters at Hostages Square
Posted inIsrael

Trump sets deadline for Hamas to release hostages’ bodies as Egyptian team enters Gaza to help

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer October 27, 2025October 27, 2025
Barry Rosen and his wife Barbara
Posted inIsrael

‘It never goes away’: A former hostage describes the paradox of freedom

by Hannah Feuer October 16, 2025October 16, 2025
Posters of deceased hostages Inbar Hayman and Muhammad Al-Atarash
Posted inIsrael

2 more deceased hostages returned as Hamas says it has freed all it can

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer October 16, 2025October 16, 2025
Rabbi Amanda Russell chants the opening lines of the Torah as an entire scroll is unrolled during the Simchat Torah celebration at Congregation Beth Sholom in San Francisco on Oct. 14. (David A.M. Wilensky/J. Staff)
Posted inJew in the Pew

Simchat Torah: ‘I need to dance with some Jews ASAP’

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky 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
Man standing wearing glasses
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
Two young women react to the release of hostages held in Gaza at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Oct. 13, 2025. (ELAN)
Posted inOpinion

The hostages are home. The fight for their future is far from over

by Sam Berkman October 14, 2025October 14, 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

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