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Tag Archives: Rachel Goldberg-Polin
A Yom Hazikaron Reflection
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Tagged Gaza, Hamas, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Rachel Goldberg-Polin
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“As Passover approaches, Dan Senor speaks with Rachel Goldberg-Polin about how this year’s Seder lands differently”
TIMES OF ISRAEL USA Today names Rachel Goldberg‑Polin as a Woman of the Year Sue Serkes March 19, 2026 USA Today has named Rachel Goldberg‑Polin as one of its Women of the Year. The Jerusalem resident, who was raised in … Continue reading
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Tagged Passover, Pesach, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Seder
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin: “Finally, no Israeli hostages are left in Gaza. But for us bereaved families, the eternal hurdle is figuring out how to wake up each morning with part of our souls elsewhere”
FREE PRESS When the Last Hostage Came Home Rachel Goldberg-Polin January 27, 2026 …On Day 843, Ran Gvili’s body was returned to his family. In a bag. I know the experience of having a child returned that way. For me, … Continue reading
“Newly public footage shows Hersh and his fellow hostages lighting a menorah in captivity. It is a reminder that, even in the bleakest of circumstances, there is hope”
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The Israeli strikes followed appeals from Druze leaders who accused the regime of waging “a war of extermination”
ALGEMEINER Netanyahu Defines Israel’s Policy in Syria as Demilitarization, Druze Protection Ailin Vilches Arguello July 17, 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday outlined Israel’s two primary strategic goals in Syria as ensuring southern Syria is demilitarized and protecting … Continue reading
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Tagged Druze, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Jon Polin, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, Syria
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin honored with Ph.D and gives commencement address at Yeshiva University: “We are not what we say, we are not what we think, and we are not even what we believe. In this life, we are what we do.”
KVELLER Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s Commencement Speech Must Be Heard Lior Zaltzman May 28, 2025 Last week, on May 22, in New York’s Louis Armstrong Stadium, the city’s Yeshiva University held its graduation ceremony. Its head, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, presented an honorary … Continue reading