Tzvi Joffre, Author at Unpacked

Is Thanksgiving a Jewish holiday?

When you think of Thanksgiving, you probably think of Pilgrims fresh off the Mayflower or a national holiday unique to the United States, but could this holiday of gratitude actually have a Jewish connection?

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire after over 400 days of war. What now?

Classified documents and the Benjamin Netanyahu’s office: What is the controversy sweeping Israel?

Controversy has erupted around Benjamin Netanyahu after classified documents were allegedly leaked by employees in his office.

Shai Davidai: The professor spearheading the fight against antisemitism on college campuses

Shortly after Oct. 7, Davidai went viral for his “Open Letter to Every Parent in America,” warning that Columbia could not or would not protect Jewish students from antisemitism.

Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the US. What does this mean for Israel?

Although Donald Trump has already served as U.S. president, his win may affect Israel differently this time.

Netanyahu has fired Defense Minister Gallant. What could this mean for the war?

Netanyahu and Gallant have been split on several issues, including how to pursue a hostage deal and whether or not to draft Haredi young men to the military.

Why has Israel banned UNRWA? What happens now?

“The call for the closure of UNRWA is a call for justice and for the preservation of our security and shared democratic values,” said MK Dan Ilouz, one of the sponsors of the laws.

Israel struck Iranian military sites: Is the escalation over or just beginning?

The operation, named “Days of Repentance,” was the first strike ever in Iran that Israel publicly took responsibility for.

Israel eliminated Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar —what happens now?

Israeli and American officials expressed optimism that Sinwar’s elimination could remove a central obstacle to reaching a deal.

Why are the IDF and UN peacekeepers at odds in Lebanon?

World leaders were outraged at Israel after UNIFIL outposts were hit amid the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.

Yizkor on Yom Kippur: Remembrance amid the grief of October 7

While Yom Kippur can be an intense experience any year, this year Yom Kippur is taking place just days after the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre.

A year after October 7, mourning those lost and reflecting on the ongoing war

One year after October 7, Israel is still at war, against Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as other Iran-backed groups on different fronts.

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