Israel

This support group for Israeli expats in New York offers programs in Hebrew, hugs and the comforts of home

One year into its existence, the Israeli Hug Center has evolved into an full-fledged organization with three staffers.

By Jackie Hajdenberg October 11, 2024 11:51 am

As Netanyahu pushes US to join fight against Iran, Biden tells Jewish leaders US ‘fully’ backs Israel’s right to defend itself

The call came as Israel’s government seems more determined than ever to take the widening conflict directly to Iran, and hopes to persuade allies to join the fight.

October 9, 2024 5:16 pm

Activists camp out for divestment on a campus

Brown University rejects pro-Palestinian protesters’ demand to divest from Israel

“Baruch Hashem,” Rabbi Josh Bolton of Brown/RISD Hillel said after the vote.

October 9, 2024 5:16 pm

A Jewish student removing a chalk message at a college campus Oct 7 memorial

College campuses mark Oct. 7 anniversary with rallies and protests — but largely without confrontation

By Andrew Lapin and Jackie Hajdenberg October 8, 2024 12:32 pm

At Tel Aviv memorial ceremony interrupted by rocket sirens, Nova survivor reveals she witnessed rape on Oct. 7

By Deborah Danan October 7, 2024 8:35 pm

Hostage father Jonathan Dekel-Chen lambastes Netanyahu at American Jewish Committee Oct. 7 event

By Ron Kampeas October 7, 2024 3:07 pm

Biden lights Oct. 7 yahrzeit candle as Kamala Harris vows to see Hamas threat ‘eliminated’

By Ron Kampeas October 7, 2024 2:28 pm

At Oct. 7 memorial ceremonies across Israel, searing grief and political tensions are on full display

By Deborah Danan October 7, 2024 7:21 am

Her daughters were murdered at the Nova music festival. She fears they will be forgotten.

By Deborah Danan October 6, 2024 11:23 pm

In Israel’s sea of grief, Adi Molcho says her husband’s death has stranded her on her own island

By Deborah Danan October 6, 2024 11:21 pm

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This support group for Israeli expats in New York offers programs in Hebrew, hugs and the comforts of home

As Netanyahu pushes US to join fight against Iran, Biden tells Jewish leaders US ‘fully’ backs Israel’s right to defend itself

Brown University rejects pro-Palestinian protesters’ demand to divest from Israel

College campuses mark Oct. 7 anniversary with rallies and protests — but largely without confrontation

At Tel Aviv memorial ceremony interrupted by rocket sirens, Nova survivor reveals she witnessed rape on Oct. 7

Hostage father Jonathan Dekel-Chen lambastes Netanyahu at American Jewish Committee Oct. 7 event

Biden lights Oct. 7 yahrzeit candle as Kamala Harris vows to see Hamas threat ‘eliminated’

At Oct. 7 memorial ceremonies across Israel, searing grief and political tensions are on full display

Her daughters were murdered at the Nova music festival. She fears they will be forgotten.

In Israel’s sea of grief, Adi Molcho says her husband’s death has stranded her on her own island

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