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Being Israeli in America

‘I discovered I’m much more Israeli than I thought’: How Oct. 7 changed being Israeli in America

Both temporary expats and those who left for good said the last year has altered their relationship to their Israeli identity.

By Jacob Gurvis October 2, 2024 11:17 am

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Volunteers distribute food at the facilities of social services nonprofit Yad Ba’yad in Lod, where 500 people received food packages in preparation for the upcoming holidays. (Yossi Zeliger)

As a new Jewish year begins, Israel’s 68,000 evacuees celebrate apart — and wonder when they will return home

This Rosh Hashanah, the widening war in Lebanon is making the holiday a challenge for families across the country.

October 2, 2024 11:05 am

Tim Walz, JD Vance stand by Israel in VP debate but spar over Trump’s ability to contain Iran

The only scheduled debate between the vice presidential candidates took place hours after Iran attacked Israel.

October 2, 2024 9:26 am

Haredi Orthodox and secular Israeli participants gathered at a retreat that included hundreds of survivors of Oct. 7 and relatives of victims. (Deborah Danan)

A retreat brought 180 survivors of the Nova massacre together to observe Shabbat

By Deborah Danan October 1, 2024 5:02 pm

US announces sanctions on Israel’s Hilltop Youth movement over West Bank violence

By Asaf Elia-Shalev October 1, 2024 3:40 pm

A college campus on a sunny day

U of Maryland must let pro-Palestinian student group hold an Oct. 7 event, judge rules

By Andrew Lapin October 1, 2024 3:34 pm

At least 6 killed in shooting attack in Jaffa as Iran strikes Israel

By Ron Kampeas October 1, 2024 1:28 pm

Iran launches missile attack against Israel; US warns of ‘severe consequences for Iran’

By Ron Kampeas October 1, 2024 12:01 pm

Hezbollah crisis adds to threats facing Jews during High Holidays and ahead of Oct. 7, experts say

By Ron Kampeas October 1, 2024 10:00 am

Israel’s Third Lebanon War is underway. Here’s what you need to know.

By Ben Sales September 30, 2024 7:16 pm

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