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Written by Kalela Lancaster, NCJW Israel Program Manager Six beautiful souls held captive by Hamas were so close to coming home. I know that you all share in the agony of this time, but I will share some reflections on the last few days as I have experienced them on…
Originally published by Jewish Insider September 4, 2024 By Marc Rod Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, at a vigil for the D.C.-area Jewish community on Monday evening following the murder of six Israeli hostages in Gaza, expressed his condolences and described the personal pain he feels about the murder of Hersh…
Originally published by Time September 4, 2024 By Associated Press Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, listens during a National Council of Jewish Women roundtable discussion on sexual violence by Hamas, at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington on Feb. 14, 2024. WASHINGTON…
Originally published by STL Jewish Light September 3, 2024 By Jordan Palmer The St. Louis Jewish community is still reeling from the heartbreaking news of six innocent hostages being brutally murdered in Gaza—a tragedy deeply felt during a solemn vigil held last night at United Hebrew Congregation. Nearly 200 mourners gathered,…
Originally published by WUSA9 September 4, 2024 By Katie Lusso WASHINGTON — Crowds of people poured in to Adas Israel Congregation in Northwest D.C. for a vigil in honor of the Israeli hostages who were killed over the weekend Tuesday night. “Alexander, Almog, Carmel, Eden, Hersh, and Ori. All executed by Hamas…
Bring every hostage home NOW On Sept. 3, NCJW joined partners including Adas Israel, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Community Relations Council, the ADL for the “National Vigil for the Hostages” to honor the light and legacy of the hostages recently killed by Hamas,…
