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Jerusalem’s son brought home: A community mourns the loss of Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Hersh Goldberg-Polin is returned to his family, but not in the way we so fervently hoped.

 Rachel Goldberg-Polin lays her son Hersh to rest

'We failed you': Mother of slain hostage, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, as thousands attend funeral

Before the funeral, thousands of mourners accompanied the family's convoy on foot in a march up to the cemetery.

Grief and normalcy collide: Israel mourns as school year begins

The impact of all of this on the national psyche is profound.

01/09/2024

Hundreds in Israel mourn American lone soldier Jordan Cooper who died after allergic reaction

At his funeral Tuesday night, held after the Jewish mourning day of Tisha B’Av, his father thanked the gathered for answering the family’s call.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
14/08/2024

Before it's too late: We must honour and thank our parents

To those of you who are lucky enough to still have your parents, don’t close your eyes – open them wide and look deep into your parents’ eyes, hug them, and thank them.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
30/06/2024

One of Yemen's last Jews laid to rest by his Muslim neighbors

One of Yemen's last remaining Jews, Yahya ben Yosef, passed away recently and was laid to rest by his Muslim neighbours.

'I hope the people of Israel will be worthy of your sacrifice,' Yedidya Azugi's mother eulogizes

Yedidya Azugi, 21, was loved by his family and a magnet of people, his family eulogized on Thursday during his funeral.

By SHLOMI HELLER
31/05/2024

Egypt's foreign minister makes first trip to Iran to attend president's funeral

"Shoukry's visit is the first visit by the Egyptian foreign minister to Iran," Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said.

By REUTERS
22/05/2024
Bereaved Israelis seen at the Mount Herzl military cemetery, in Jerusalem, May 12, 2024

From dream to reality: The history of Mount Herzl as Israel's National Cemetery

From the beginning, the goal of the National Cemetery was to be "the largest and most magnificent in the country."

Hundreds of mourners hail ‘supreme mensch’ Joe Lieberman at pioneering Jewish politician’s funeral

Lieberman's funeral celebrates bipartisan spirit and political tolerance, honoring his warmth and commitment to reconciliation.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
30/03/2024
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