October 7th

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Fleeing the Nova Festival Massacre, 7 October 2023

May 12, 2026, 2:33 pm

Gang rape and mutilation: 300-page report documents atrocities of 7 October

More than 430 witnesses, survivors and experts contributed to a newly published Civil Commission report into violent crimes and sexual torture by Hamas against men, women and children

By Michelle Rosenberg

May 8, 2026, 4:59 pm

Why good leaders embrace disagreement

This article is the fifth in a series for UJS’ ‘7 Weeks, 7 Values’ Omer Campaign. This weeks’ value is Hod, humility.

By Asher Friedman

Sandra Shashou at JW3. Pic: Michelle Rosenberg, Friday 13th February 2026

February 27, 2026, 1:00 pm

Thousands of padlocks at JW3 to be transformed into permanent 7 October memorial

Ensuring that the hostages and those murdered in Gaza will never be forgotten, Lovelock Hostage Bridge Tribute installation will include keys and yellow ribbons

By Michelle Rosenberg

Brothers David, Eitan and Ariel Cunio, from left, stand outside the Berlin theater Babylon before a screening of a documentary about their family, Feb. 20, 2026. (Toby Axelrod)

February 23, 2026, 11:46 am

Former Israeli hostages see film about their captivity rewritten after their release

David and Ariel Cunio and their families received standing ovations at a screening adjacent to the Berlinale.

By Toby Axelrod (JTA)

Eli Sharabi's memoir recounts his 491 days as a Hamas hostage in Gaza. (Harper Influence)

February 18, 2026, 12:10 pm

Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the year

Journalist Julia Ioffe, former Obama aide Sarah Hurwitz and historian Pamela Nadell are also winners of a National Jewish Book Award

By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA)

February 17, 2026, 2:46 pm

Madrid museum launches investigation after women ejected for wearing Jewish symbols

Reina Sofia Museum pledges commitment to 'zero tolerance' for 'discrimination related to antisemitism' and stresses 'importance of Jewish artists, patrons and benefactors'

By Michelle Rosenberg

Released hostages Ariel Cunio (L) and Arbel Yehoud speak in an interview with Channel 12 news broadcast on February 13, 2026 (Screenshot)

February 16, 2026, 5:45 pm

Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud sexually abused ‘almost every day’ in captivity

Speaking publicly for the first time, 30-year old reveals she attempted suicide three times, was starved, held in isolation and suffered broken ribs

By Michelle Rosenberg

February 2025 via Twitter/X: Hundreds gather in Central Park for one of biggest rallies yet to support Israeli hostages

February 10, 2026, 11:52 am

1 in 3 American Jews targeted by an antisemitic incident last year, survey finds

'I don’t think that we can afford to accept it as a baseline,' said Ted Deutch, the CEO of the American Jewish Committee

By Grace Gilson (JTA)

Asrar Rashid speaking at The Old Print Works 25th January 2026

February 6, 2026, 7:21 pm

Charity Commission investigating planned ‘Jewish supremacists’ host venue

The Old Print Works in Birmingham has previously hosted Asrar Rashid, who has described the Home Secretary as having 'become a Zionist instrument'

By JN Reporter

January 30, 2026, 11:17 am

Lines can blur between free speech and individual responsibility at university

How student leadership shapes the campus environment for Jewish students

By Skye Phillips

AJR chief executive returns to Kibbutz Ni r Oz. Pic: Courtesy

January 27, 2026, 9:41 am

Rebuilding the fabric of kibbutz life after 7 October

How does a devastated community return after psychological trauma? Michael Newman pays respects at the Kibbutz Nir Oz of his youth

By Michael Newman

January 7, 2026, 5:45 pm

Judaism gives us a shared language that steadies us when we feel uncertain

You cannot outgrow the Jewish community, because the community is not the structure. It is the people.

By Lottie Cannon

Chochmat Nashim recognised 18 incredible "Women of Iron," whose courage, leadership, and compassion influenced Israel and the world post October 7th. Photo Credit: Nili Auerbacher

January 2, 2026, 3:43 pm

Female role models recognised for community impact since 7 October

Chochmat Nashim celebrates heroines of Israel 'whose strength is both quiet and fierce'

By Michelle Rosenberg

Tamir Adar (L) Arie Zalmanowicz (Courtesy)

October 22, 2025, 11:56 am

Bodies of hostages Tamir Adar and Arie Zalmanowicz brought back to Israel

Kibbutz Nir Oz residents were held by Hamas for 746 days - the bodies of 13 hostages remain in Gaza

By Michelle Rosenberg

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October 21, 2025, 5:31 pm

Former Israeli hostage Ada Sagi visits Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors’ Centre

'I am here, I survived, and nothing will break me again' says 77-year old, herself the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, of her 53 days in Hamas captivity

By Michelle Rosenberg

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