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oct. 7

Israeli journalist and author Amir Tibon (right) interviewed by Larry Diamond (left) at Stanford University, May 12, 2025. (Rod Searcey)
Posted inBooks

War must end to save hostages, journalist Amir Tibon tells Stanford crowd

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss May 16, 2025May 17, 2025
A woman wearing a hijab and a woman in a light pink blazer sit on a stage, reaching out to hold each other's hands
Posted inIdeas

Some bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families still seek peace — even after Oct. 7

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi April 14, 2025September 25, 2025
In this year's Asufa Haggadah, an annual production with art by dozens of Israeli artists, multiple illustrations show seder tables with empty yellow chairs, symbols of the hostages in Gaza. (Philissa Cramer/JTA)
Posted inIsrael

For a second year, Jews mark Festival of Freedom as hostages remain in Gaza

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer April 11, 2025April 11, 2025
Guri Alfi in New York City for "The New Jew: Days of War." (Screenshot)
Posted inTV

Israeli comedian examines post-Oct. 7 angst of Bay Area Jews

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky March 25, 2025March 25, 2025
Haaretz journalist Lee Yaron is the author of "10/7"
Posted inBooks

Lee Yaron’s account of Oct. 7 attacks named Jewish book of the year

by Andrew Silow-Carroll January 22, 2025January 22, 2025
Participants in the Israel parade in New York City demand the release of Hamas hostage Kfir Bibas in June 2024. (Luke Tress)
Posted inIsrael

Israel-Hamas deal draws renewed attention to Kfir and Ariel Bibas, the youngest remaining hostages

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer January 15, 2025January 15, 2025
Hamas hands over Israeli hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza City, Gaza, on November 27, 2023. (Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Posted inNews

A hostage deal appears to be on the table again

Ben Sales by Ben Sales January 13, 2025January 13, 2025
After Oct. 7, 2023, the wave of antisemitism in one of the most progressive regions of the U.S. drove Israeli expats to embrace grassroots activism in response to demonization of Israel and Jews alike. Still, some are contemplating leaving for good. (Haaretz)
Posted inNews

How the Israel-Gaza war pushed Israelis in Silicon Valley out of their bubble

by Judy Maltz December 4, 2024December 4, 2024
Memorial candles were lit at Temple Isaiah in Lafayette. (Maya Mirsky/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

Across Bay Area, Jews start gathering to process and grieve Oct. 7 year mark

by J. Staff October 7, 2024October 10, 2024
Man grieves at Nova memorial
Posted inNews

At Oct. 7 memorial ceremonies across Israel, searing grief and political tensions are on full display

by Deborah Danan October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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