Tag: October 7
Hostages’ families hold prayer at Rachel’s Tomb
The Tikvah Forum for Families of Hostages held prayers at Rachel's Tomb just outside Bethlehem on Tuesday for the safe and speedy return of their children from the Gaza Strip.
The Bnei Rachel Yeshiva hosted...
Oct. 7 massacre survivor commits suicide
Shirel Golan, a survivor of the Nova music festival massacre by Hamas and Palestinian terrorists on Oct. 7, 2023, took her own life on Oct. 20, her 22nd birthday. She was found lifeless in...
Hamasticide: Apocalyptic barbarians at the gates of Israel
The following is an abridged excerpt from JNS columnist Fiamma Nierenstein’s essay in "Extreme Trauma: October 7 as an Outlier in the Range of Human Potential," a new book compiled by Moshe Kaplan and...
‘Lady in Red’ Nova festival survivor reflects on Oct. 7
The haunting image of Vlada Patapov, known as the "Lady in Red," fleeing the Nova music festival massacre on Oct. 7, 2023, became one of the most iconic visuals of the tragedy in southern...
Horrors, hostages and heroes: The first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks
Hearts pounded with fear as sirens blared, rocket interceptions boomed across the sky as men, women and children ran for safety and their lives to nearby bomb shelters on the Jewish holiday of Simchat...
Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi declared dead
Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi, previously believed to be alive in Hamas captivity, was murdered during the terror group’s attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and his body taken to Gaza, Channel 12 reported on Monday, the first...
Pope: I stand with Rachel Goldberg-Polin
Pope Francis said Sunday that he stands with the family of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whom Hamas terrorists kidnapped on Oct.7 and murdered in late August.
The pontiff has maintained a policy of neutrality during the war...
Kibbutz Be’eri pogrom: Jews under fire
As word came that murderous hordes were approaching, the Jews attempted to flee. Those who could not, barricaded themselves indoors and prayed for a miracle.”
This moving narrative describes not the shocking events of Oct....
NBA legend Shaq sends message of support to Oct. 7 massacre survivors
National Basketball Association legend Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal this past weekend sent a heartfelt video message in English and Hebrew to survivors of the Oct. 7 massacre and bereaved families.
The 52-year-old, whose trophy shelf includes...
‘Week of Goodness’ highlights the plight of the 120 captives in Gaza
The Baka neighborhood in Jerusalem saw a unique Torah scroll dedication on Thursday night, July 18.
At most such events the Torah is held under a chuppah, a canopy similar to those used at Jewish...