Holocaust Memorial Day is a moment of reflection, a day to pause and confront the darkest chapter of human history. But it is also a call to action—a reminder that the lessons of the past must guide us toward building a better future, as…
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OPINION: Honoured to be part of a people that will go so far to save the life of one of our own
A few months ago, I wrote a piece “I am Numb” after learning of the horrific news that 6 Israeli hostages had been summarily executed by Hamas in the tunnels. It was such senseless violence on individuals that were being held so cruelly…
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At a Trump inauguration event in Jerusalem, fervent optimism with an undercurrent of unease
JERUSALEM — With an evangelical pastor’s arm around his shoulders, Yehudah Glick recited the Jewish priestly blessing on Monday to a crowd in Jerusalem.
“The one thing we want to see Trump bring into [the presidency] is…
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Trump highlights plight of Gaza hostages and their families at inauguration event
Freed Gaza hostage Noa Argamani along with families of those still held hostage by Hamas were given front row seats at US President Donald Trump’s inauguration event.
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East envoy, told the audience at the…
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Restoration begins at Victorian Jewish cemetery thanks to £190,000 grant
London’s first Victorian Jewish burial ground is to undergo major restoration thanks to a £191k National Lottery grant.
Grade II-listed Balls Pond Road Cemetery, founded in 1843 in Kingsbury Road, Canonbury, is owned by the West London…
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‘I thought I’d die in Gaza’: freed hostages share harrowing accounts
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher have begun sharing harrowing details of their 15-month ordeal in Gaza following their release on Sunday as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The three hostages were…
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JVN celebrates volunteers at record breaking award ceremony
The Jewish Volunteering Network hosted its largest awards event celebrating volunteering on Sunday.
With 350 guests, 105 award submissions,and representation from 53 charities, this year’s event was a record-breaking celebration—an 18%…
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Childcare center torched in latest Australia antisemitic attack
A childcare center in Sydney was set alight early morning on Tuesday and antisemitic graffiti was sprayed on the wall, authorities said, the latest in a spate of attacks in Australia targeting the Jewish community.
The childcare center, located…
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Elon Musk’s straight-armed gesture at inauguration event ignites comparisons to Nazi salute
When Elon Musk gave his own victory speech following Donald Trump’s inauguration, it was something he did — rather than something he said — which ignited the biggest reaction.
The billionaire, who was Trump’s top donor…
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In inaugural address, Trump hails return of ‘the hostages in the Middle East’
In his defiant return to office, President Donald Trump cast himself as a “peacemaker” and cited the release of “the hostages in the Middle East.”
In a benediction following Trump’s second inaugural address, the…
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