Jewish Life
Over 120 women, aged 26-50, join the army in program opened for those who previously sought exemption from service.
The 22-year-old Israeli-American, whose death on Oct. 7 was recently confirmed by Israel, “was a good neshama,” or “soul,” said Michelle Rich, who leads teen travel programs of the Conservative Judaism youth movement.
This year’s gathering in New York City took on new meaning, taking place just a week after the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan. It inspired them to do more to reach Jewish communities, near and far.
“There is no evidence of foul play at this time,” the Cook County Sheriff’s Office told JNS of the death of 22-year-old Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi.
The Chabad movement noted the “somber notes” of its annual international gathering, given the recent murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE.
“The United Arab Emirates will never allow extremists to divide us,” Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi told the family of Rabbi Zvi Kogan.
Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf toured the Gaza border on Thursday.
The army sees the holiday as a symbolic moment to form the first company of the ultra-Orthodox unit.
The defendant’s “harassment and hateful antisemitic threats terrorized those he targeted,” said U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero.
The event, hosted by the Foundation for Jewish Camp, will “celebrate and elevate camp’s integral role” in shaping a Jewish future.
Defendant’s calls “stoked fear in the hearts of congregants at a time when Jews are already facing a disturbing increase in threats,” attorney general said.
The Cook County, Ill., prosecutor’s office said Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi researched Jewish targets and had pro-Hamas material on his phone.
