IDF pushes forward in Gaza, Lebanon as Hezbollah fires hundreds of rockets The IDF continued its intense fighting in southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip over the weekend, with no serious injuries reported. Oct. 13, 2024
Israel: Paramedics treat nearly 3,000 people during Yom Kippur Three Israelis were wounded lightly by a Hezbollah rocket in the Western Galilee, Israel’s national emergency service reported. Oct. 13, 2024
Media softens Hezbollah firing 320 rockets at Israel on holiest Jewish day "This should tell you everything you need to know about our enemies," the Israeli military said, of the terror group attacking on Yom Kippur. JNS Staff Oct. 12, 2024
‘Domestic terrorism,’ Canada parliamentarian says after Jewish school shot on Yom Kippur "Antisemitism is a disgusting and dangerous form of hate — and we won't let it stand," said Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister. Oct. 12, 2024
US, world leaders issue Yom Kippur messages Pope Francis, who has called for a ceasefire to the fighting in the Middle East, did not mention the High Holidays. Oct. 11, 2024
Days of awe: A time for hard choices America’s “both-sidesers” have been afforded the perfect opportunity to achieve moral clarity and choose to become a force for good. Rabbi Moshe Hauer Oct. 11, 2024
Pressed on its silence about Jewish holidays, UN wishes ‘happy, peaceful Yom Kippur’ The United Nations has issued regular greetings and congratulatory messages on a host of other religious holidays but has been conspicuously silent about Jewish ones. Mike Wagenheim Oct. 11, 2024
This Yom Kippur … We are experiencing a collective trauma, pain, anxiety, stress, depression and exhaustion. And yet, it is in this vulnerability that we find an opportunity to renew ourselves. Yuval David Oct. 11, 2024
Israeli chief rabbi urges nationwide prayer for hostages Rabbi David Yosef urges communities to unite for captives and fallen soldiers. Oct. 11, 2024