When Adir Mesika’s loved ones were invited to a memorial marking two years since he was murdered at the Nova music festival, the invitation arrived in his own handwriting.
That poignant touch was enabled by the Ot Hayim project, by a…
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In their own write: Memorial project turns handwriting of October 7 fallen into fonts
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New exhibit on 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue massacre chronicles deadly antisemitism in US
JTA via New York Jewish Week — At first glance, the prayer book is one that’s found at countless Conservative synagogues across the country: Siddur Sim Shalom, which was published in 1985 by the Rabbinical Assembly.
But the chewed-up…
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What to know about the US-brokered Israel-Hamas indirect talks in Egypt to end the war in Gaza
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Israel and Hamas began indirect talks in Egypt, which aim to end the war on Gaza after both sides signalled their support for US President Donlad Trump’s…
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Italy bans Bologna rally praising Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Italian authorities have banned a pro‑Palestinian solidarity event planned for Tuesday evening in Bologna to mark Oct. 7, citing public order and safety concerns.
The demonstration, slated for Piazza Nettuno and organized by the Palestinian…
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Keir Starmer asks students not to join protests on 7 October
PA MediaPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged students not to join pro-Palestinian protests on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel, warning of “rising antisemitism on our streets”.
Sir Keir said it was…
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Streaming services play October 7 films, documentaries
Streaming services play October 7 films, documentaries | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Israel News/Israel Culture As the shockwaves of Oct. 7 spread around the world, another crop of films has examined how the attacks reverberated across the…
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Policewoman’s letter turned into chilling prophecy on October 7: ‘Saved hundreds, the
“She was the first person people turned to in a crisis. She knew how to turn every setback into an opportunity,” said Shimon, brother of police Sgt. Maj. Dvorah “Debbie” Abraham, who was killed on Oct. 7 while securing the Nova music…
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Hostage Tamir Nimrodi’s mother says his fate unknown as she waits for Trump’s peace plan
BBCHerut Nimrodi says she is clinging to hope that her son Tamir is “still hanging on” two years after his abduction The mother of an Israeli man taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023 says she still does not know if her son is dead or alive, but has…
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British Jews further tighten security measures after Yom Kippur attack in Manchester
LONDON — With the Jewish holiday of Sukkot approaching on Monday night, Rabbi Ben Kurzer wishes he did not need high security for his congregants to say their prayers after two Jewish worshipers were killed during last week’s terror…
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IDF boosts readiness to highest level for Sukkot holiday
IDF boosts readiness to highest level for Sukkot holiday | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Israel News“We are at constant readiness, prepared across all arenas for defense and offense,” said IDF Chief of General Staff. Chief Rabbi of Safed,…
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