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Rachel Goldberg-Polin speaks at the funeral of her son Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin at son Hersh’s funeral: ‘Finally, you’re free’

“He was my rav [rabbi], my teacher, my companion,” Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s father Jon said.

By Philissa Cramer September 2, 2024 11:54 am

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At funeral, Israeli president asks for forgiveness from Goldberg-Polin family for failing to protect and save their son Hersh

“I apologize that the country you immigrated to at the age of 7, wrapped in the Israeli flag, could not keep you safe,” said Isaac Herzog.

September 2, 2024 10:42 am

Israel is reeling from an unbearable tragedy. But does it change anything?

Does Israel’s government withstand the crisis, and how does it affect the U.S.-Israel relationship?

September 1, 2024 6:13 pm

At the Jerusalem synagogue where Hersh Goldberg-Polin danced in life, grief and anger reign after his death

By Deborah Danan September 1, 2024 6:03 pm

Netanyahu apologizes for the first time to a hostage family, blames Hamas for captives’ deaths

By Ron Kampeas September 1, 2024 10:00 am

Joe Biden: ‘I am devastated and outraged’ by murder of American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin

By JTA Staff September 1, 2024 12:11 am

Family of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, confirms his death in Gaza

By Philissa Cramer August 31, 2024 11:22 pm

Bodies of 6 hostages recovered in Gaza, Israeli army says; hostage families vow mass protest

By Ron Kampeas August 31, 2024 7:19 pm

A college campus on a sunny day

U of Maryland grants permit for pro-Palestinian group’s campus rally on Oct. 7, upsetting Jews on campus and beyond

By Andrew Lapin August 30, 2024 5:34 pm

Ami Dadaon

Ami Dadaon wins Israel’s second Paralympics gold medal after setting new record in 100m freestyle

By Jacob Gurvis August 30, 2024 1:09 pm

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