Due to the chaos during the Yom Kippur War, the IDF struggled to locate the missing and identify casualties, leaving many women unable to move forward. Fifty years after the war, the special rabbinical court established under the leadership of Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, may his memory be blessed, was revealed, along with the bold halakhic solution it found for the difficult crisis.
October 7, Three Weeks
Poet Tehila Siani has published a short poem explaining how the experience of October 7 makes the mourning of Jerusalem's destruction far more visceral for Israelis.
Nazi, Holocaust, Rescue
In Nazi Germany, a Jewish teen's desperate plea to an English soccer star sparked an unlikely rescue, as Bert Sproston's compassion on the pitch became Rolf Friedland's ticket to survival.
Michal Rapaport, Comedy, Israel Advocacy
Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport is set to perform in Israel for the first time! His upcoming shows in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv underscore his dual role as both entertainer and outspoken supporter during this turbulent time.
October 7, Antisemitism, Europe
A recent JDC survey reveals nearly 80% of European Jewish leaders feel less secure since October 7, identifying antisemitism as the foremost threat. Despite heightened fears, the survey also shows a strengthened sense of community and solidarity with Israel.
Marvel, Captain America, Sabra
From Mossad agent to ex-Russian spy, and back to Jewish superhero: How a shape-shifting Israeli superhero ignited debate on identity and representation in the blockbuster era.
IDF, Jewish fast, Observing soldiers, wartime
Ahead of the upcoming fast days and amidst the ongoing conflict, the IDF Rabbinate released a handbook containing special guidelines for soldiers deployed in the field.
Israel-Gaza War, Antisemitism
The Columbia University professor, famous for confronting antisemitism on campus, is now taking his efforts to the world of podcasting.
U.S. Colleges, Pro-Palestinian Protests
Pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses led to over 3,100 arrests this spring– many criminal charges have been dropped, but universities continue to pursue disciplinary actions against students, including withholding diplomas and imposing campus bans.
Israel-Gaza War, Berkeley, Antisemitism
The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law has filed a complaint against UC Berkeley, accusing the school of pervasive antisemitism– The university is now attempting to dismiss this complaint.
Israel-Gaza War, Antisemitism, Protests
SOAS officials described the situation as "unmanageable," revealing that the camp had attracted individuals with no university affiliation, including "homeless people and persons wanted by the police."
Washington Post, Hostage Families, Omer Neutra
Newspaper accused of extreme insensitivity towards family of Omer Neutra, an IDF soldier still held captive by Hamas.
Columbia, Antisemitism, Funding
Mega-donor Mort Zuckerman pulls the plug on millions in funding, resulting from dissatisfaction in how Columbia has handled virulent antisemitism on its campus.
