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Philissa Cramer

The Times of Israel

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Synagogue that survived Palisades fire becomes a ‘refuge’ for many who lost homes

‘At least this home is standing for so many people,’ says rabbi at Kehillat Israel, hundreds of whose members’ houses were destroyed in the...

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Philissa Cramer

Lebanon’s Aoun described as ‘dedicated’ army man with ‘national interest at heart’

Lebanon’s Aoun described as ‘dedicated’ army man with ‘national interest at heart’

Widely seen as US, Saudi Arabia’s first choice, the 61-year-old general has forged relations across Lebanon’s sectarian divides but is often...

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Philissa Cramer

Deadly LA wildfires rip through Jewish communities, sparking action amid ashes

Deadly LA wildfires rip through Jewish communities, sparking action amid ashes

Congregants rescue 13 Torah scrolls from burning synagogue, as pop-up bagel shop partners with World Central Kitchen on relief effort; firefighters...

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Philissa Cramer

Biden awards George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Biden awards George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom

JTA — US President Joe Biden has awarded the United States’ top civilian honor to George Soros, the Holocaust survivor and billionaire donor to...

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Philissa Cramer

Ukraine’s Zelensky lights candles with rabbis to mark third wartime Hanukkah

JTA — Ukraine’s Jewish president Volodymyr Zelensky lit candles with the country’s Chabad rabbis on Wednesday, marking the third wartime...

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Philissa Cramer

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