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War in Israel: January 16, 2025 - October 7 War, Day 468

Last night, the government in Qatar announced that after 15 months of fighting, a deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. The deal will involve a ceasefire in fighting in Gaza, a staggered release of some of the hostages (and othe…

Join JCARR as We Run (and Walk) for Refugees on Sunday, February 9, 2025!

Over the years, we have been thrilled to run into JCARR volunteers, friends and supporters at IRIS's annual Run for Refugees 5K. This year, we've decided to form an official JCARR team for the event!

Join Our Team!
If you're planning to participate in this year's run/walk, why not join the …

JCARR NEWS IN THE NEW YEAR 2025

Current events at the end of 2024 presage the possibility of assisting refugees and asylum seekers more difficult in the coming year.


Meanwhile, in the present, JCARR’S families are thriving. The new baby in family 7, now a robust four-month-old, is nearly as adorable as this writer’s …

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation January 9, 2025

Julie Platt, Jewish Federations of North America’s Chair of the Board of Trustees, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor, Israel’s highest civilian award, by President Isaac Herzog last night. 

 

Gaza and the Hostages

  • The body of hostage Youssef al-Ziyadn…

War in Israel: Update on Current Situation December 19, 2024

Israel marked a national day of recognition for wounded soldiers yesterday, acknowledging the 13,500 who were injured in the current war. See details below.
 

Rocket Fire

  • Overall rocket fire – and subsequent sirens - have been down in recent weeks, with virtually no pr…

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