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Gila Isaacson

Relatives of Israeli hostage Ariel Bibas and supporters mark his 5th birthday in Hamas captivity, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, August 5, 2024.
Please let them be ok

Endless Hope: On Shiri Bibas and the Eternal Jewish Spirit

Way down deep in our hearts, we all know it's likely they didn't survive, but we haven't given up hoping or praying, and we won't, until we know for sure. 

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2/2/2025
Liri Albag prepares to welcome fellow Hamas hostage back home

Today's Sacred Pause: Joy silences our fear

Just for today, let's not think about what we paid for this crazy deal

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A woman sitting on a bus in Israel

My Beautiful Israel

An ordinary bus ride in Jerusalem, and the angels I saw

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Sad woman

Excitement and Hideous Dread

OPINION: How Israelis are feeling today

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Demonstrators protest march against the current hostage deal with Hamas, in Jerusalem, January 14, 2025

Finding Sanity When Everything Feels Insane

How to get through the hostage deal without losing your mind

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Demonstrators protest against the Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage, Hakiriya Base in Tel Aviv, January 11, 2025

When you can't say NO to Trump

FURIOUS OPINION: Agreeing to the hostage deal is the same as MURDERING Israelis

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Hanukkiyah

Can't believe how quickly this Chanukah flew by

The Eighth Day: Understanding Zos Chanuka

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2025: New Year's celebrations

Happy New Year's?

Can Jews celebrate New Year's? Here's what you need to know

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Lighting Hanukkah candles

Finding meaning in our magic

One little Jewish girl's Hanukkah conundrum

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Anti-overhaul activists scfuffle with police at a protest outside the home of Israeli Minister of Justice Yariv Levin, in Modi'in on September 11, 2023

I'm not saying, Never. Just not now.

OPINION: Now is the very worst time to revive Judicial Reform 

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Illustrative: new reporter

IDF soldier's mama

When 2 worlds collide: This Israeli war reporter is also an IDF soldier's mom

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Israeli Egged Bus

I have had more than enough

HEAR ME ROAR: I will not sit at the back of your bus 

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BLOOD AND TORAH

OPINION: As National religious students die, this Haredi Rabbi spits on their sacrifice

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Jewish man praying

The Illusion of Divine Debt

OPINION: G-d doesn't owe you anything

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Woman helping a child to light Hanukkah candles

In memory of fallen soldier Zamir Burke HY'D

Why it took me 17 years to fall in love with Israel

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Family and friends of IDF soldier Staff sergeant Zamir Burke attend his funeral at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on December 1, 2024.

Reflections of an IDF Soldier's Mama

When your son's friend dies in Gaza: A mother's heartbreak

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Brawl Stars gameplay

IDF Soldier's mama

My IDF soldier's commander plays Brawl Stars - here's why it matters

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Portrait of a smiling young woman showing heart gesture

I wish it were simpler

The Haredi world: My love-hate relationship with a life I almost lived

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Illustrative: Mother-daughter relationship

Missing my daughter

Why every pink onesie makes me cry - A mother's hidden heartache

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New immigrants from France arrive on a special " Aliyah Flight" at the Ben Gurion airport in central Israel on August 1, 2024.

Go from your land, from your birthplace

I made Aliyah after I was held up at gunpoint in South Africa

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