The October 7 Massacre

The #metoo movement never extended to Jewish, Israeli women

Sexual violence against women faces outrage around the world. When sexual violence is committed, UN hearings are held and protests are staged.

By ALIZA PILICHOWSKI
06/04/2025

Germany is failing to keep its most meaningful promise to protect Jews

Antisemitism never truly left Germany; it simply evolved. What was once largely the domain of far-right extremists has taken on new forms: leftist and Islamist antisemitism.

By NILS SCHWAGENSCHEIDT
06/04/2025

From Toronto to Jerusalem: Remembering Zvi Eliezer Muller Gabler

Whether it was military service, riding his motorcycle across Israel, or traveling the world, Zvi lived life to the fullest until the very end, when he lost his battle with cancer on February 12.

These new documentaries illuminate the post-Oct. 7 American experience

Three of the movies — including one in wide release — interview Jewish Americans about their experience with antisemitism on campus and beyond.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
05/04/2025

IDF kills Gazan terrorist that abducted, likely murdered Bibas family

Awad was behind the raid on Nir Oz and the abductions of Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel Bibas and is believed to have played a big role in their murders.

Female IDF observers in West Bank receive personal weapons

Combat Intelligence battalions that have yet to receive personal weapons are expected to do so in the coming months.

'Letter to David' documentary takes a look at Gaza hostage behind the headlines

Letter to David comes at the story of David and his family from a different and highly cinematic angle, compared to a traditional documentary.

Probe reveals Nirim deserted by IDF on Oct. 7, residents still feel betrayed by gov’t

IDF probe reveals failure to protect Nirim during Hamas attacks • Ten soldiers, five civilians killed • Eight soldiers, five hostages taken hostage.

Jewish Theological Seminary, Conservative Judaism’s flagship, launches an MFA for writers

The program emerges as Jewish writers report facing hostility in publishing circles following October 7, 2023.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
04/04/2025

After release of probes, state commission of inquiry in all angles of Oct. 7 essential

Maybe there’s no new information that will enable the families of the October 7 victims to move on and cope with their massive losses.

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