Philissa Cramer
By Philissa Cramer
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Fast Forward Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen
Among the thousands of people who have lost their homes are several Jewish celebrities and at least one area rabbi
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Fast Forward Jewish expert on Egypt to join National Security Council as Middle East director
Eric Trager would replace Brett McGurk, who has played a central role in the Biden administration’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war
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Fast Forward Bedouin father taken hostage on Oct. 7 found dead in Gaza; evidence suggests son was also killed
Two teens from the Ziyadne family were released during a brief ceasefire in November 2023
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Fast Forward Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader who was convicted of Holocaust denial, dies at 96
Through five unsuccessful runs for president, Le Pen espoused racist and antisemitic rhetoric that landed him in legal trouble in France
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Fast Forward Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are facing war crimes inquiries over their Gaza service
Anti-Israel activists have built cases against scores of soldiers based on their social media posts
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Fast Forward List of hostages for potential release circulates as pressure mounts for ceasefire deal
Israel cautioned that the list did not reflect any agreement with Hamas
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Fast Forward Elissa Slotkin sworn into Senate on Reform movement women’s Torah commentary
Slotkin, who eked out a victory in November, is one of 34 Jewish members of Congress this session
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Fast Forward Joe Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Jewish megadonor George Soros
Fashion designer Ralph Lauren and businessman David Rubinstein also got medals in Biden’s last round
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