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(JNS)- Former Hamas hostage Agam Berger told French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot during a meeting in France that Israel has no choice but to fight the terrorist group. "As soon as there is a war of survival over our land, that's what we will do. They don't want 'togetherness,'" said Berger, referring to Hamas. "Diplomatic solutions won't work because it's either us or them," she added. Berger, 20, an Israel Defense Forces field observer, was released from Gaza on Jan. 30 after 482 days in...
(JNS) - The Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund released a new collection of rare archival photos that capture Shavuot celebrations predating the modern State of Israel during the 1930s and 1940s. The photographs "are far more than historical documentation - they tell the story of the renewal of the Jewish people in their land," said Ifat Ovadia-Luski, chairwoman of KKL-JNF. "These are powerful moments of pride and joy that illustrate how an ancient custom was revived and brought to l...
(JNS) — Paramount+ and MTV Documentary Films told JNS exclusively on Tuesday that they plan to expand access to Montana Tucker’s documentary “The Children of October 7” on a global basis starting on June 2, the first day of Shavuot. The 36-minute film will be available in all of the areas where Paramount+ is accessible: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latin America, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. “In this documentary, Montana Tucker shined a light on the stories of devastation children experienced on Oct....
Murray J Brooks, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 25, 2025 at his home, after an extended illness. He was born Jan. 24, 1933, and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Benedictine Military Academy and attended The University of Georgia, where he was a proud member of Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity. He then served with honor in The United States Army. In the early 1960’s Murray re-located to Winter Park Florida where he launched his life’s work of what became Brooks Beauty of Orlando. His integrity, humor, style, and business dec... Full story
Mrs. Amira H. Cohen, age 80, passed away peacefully surround by her family Saturday, May 24, 2025, at her Mount Dora, Florida home following a brief illness. Mrs. Cohen was born Aug. 18, 1944, in Baghdad, Iraq to the late Ibrahim & Lily (Sawdaie) Hindawi of blessed memory. She and her husband moved to the Orlando area in 1967 from Lakewood, New Jersey and she is the former owner of Amira’s Kosher Deli. Mrs. Cohen is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Jerry Cohen of Mount Dora, Florida; her devoted sons, Albert Cohen of Mount Dora, F...
Mrs. Scheva Riva Yacker De Fraifeld, 90, Lake Mary, Florida passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Grand Living Park at Lake Mary following a brief illness. Mrs. De Fraifeld was born Jan. 10, 1935, in Lima, Peru to the late Slioma & Ita (Grobman) Yaker of blessed memory. She was a retired pharmacist and moved to the Lake Mary area in 2020 from Lima, Peru. Mrs. De Fraifeld is survived by her loving son, Dr. Moises (Sharon) Fraifeld of Lake Mary, Florida and her devoted grandchildren — Abraham (Megan) Fraifeld, Yair Fraifeld and J... Full story
Lt. Peter David Greenberg was born on April 24, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York to Lena and Abraham Greenberg. He died on May 13, 2025, in the home of his loving son, Josh and daughter-in-law Christie Greenberg. He married his beloved wife, Leta, on Dec. 26, 1966, after the two met on a blind date. A man of the sea, Grandpa Pete, as his five grandsons called him, was a proud graduate of the United States Naval Academy, class of 1964. A Naval officer, he served his country as a Lieutenant on a destroyer during the Vietnam conflict before embarking... Full story
Rose Lefkowitz Savage passed away May 14, 2025, in Winter Park. A native of Winston-Salem, N.C., she was born May 24, 1921, to the late Abe and Mollie Lefkowitz and was married to Dr. Alvin H. Savage for 68 years until his passing in 2010. Rose was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. The embodiment of her name, she saw the world through rose-colored glasses, finding joy and happiness in everything. She was active in Temple Israel, serving as Sisterhood president, as well as the local Dental Auxiliary,... Full story
Argentina’s President Milei to receive $1m Genesis Prize in Israel By JNS Staff (JNS) — Argentina’s President Javier Milei will be awarded the $1 million Genesis Prize during his visit to Israel next month. The staunchly pro-Israel leader is to receive the prize during his June 11 speech at Israel’s parliament. The award was announced in January in recognition of his unequivocal support for the Jewish state. Organizers say Milei will donate the prize money to launch an initiative aimed at improving diplomatic relations between Israel and Lat...
(Israel Hayom via JNS) — On Sunday afternoon, what began as a peaceful rally in downtown Boulder, Colorado, part of the global “Run for Their Lives” campaign calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas, descended into violence. A terrorist armed with fire bombs had been waiting for the marchers, and hurled a flaming bottle that hit one of the participants directly and wounded several others. “I had just gathered the group and started speaking when the terrorist threw the Molotov cocktail,” said Shahar, who resides in Boulder and has b...
(JNS) — In the nearly 20 months since some 6,000 Hamas-led Gazan terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the Jewish state has facilitated the delivery of close to 1.8 million tons of aid to the Strip, including 1.3 million tons of food, Israel said this weekend. The figures were released amid warnings of “imminent famine” in the Strip by international aid agencies led by the U.N., alongside criticism of the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation that was launched a week ago to distribute aid in Gaza that circumvents Hamas. The 1.8 milli...
The morning after a shooter killed two Israeli embassy aides at a Jewish event in Washington, D.C., incendiary rapper Ye took to X with an unexpected message: “I am done with antisemitism.” Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has become well known for antisemitic rants and provocations, including a song he debuted earlier this month titled “Heil Hitler.” In February, Ye doubled down on his antisemitic sentiments, declaring in a post on X, “I’m never apologizing for my Jewish comments.” But in a string of posts Thursday morning after the dea...
(JNS) - During her 471 days in Hamas captivity, then-hostage Emily Damari lost two fingers, raised a hand to a terrorist, organized a "lice competition," was genuinely "excited" to be brought down a Hamas tunnel, and was the unquestionable morale-lifter for her captive friends. In an extensive interview with Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 aired on Saturday, Damari, 28, opened up about her captivity in the Gaza Strip. "I was nicknamed 'Shejaiya,'" Damari said in reference to her captors. "Which means heroes [in Arabic]. ..., then they called me...
