Last night, the government in Qatar announced that after 15 months of fighting, a deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. The deal will involve a ceasefire in fighting in Gaza, a staggered release of some of the hostages (and othe…
Over the years, we have been thrilled to run into JCARR volunteers, friends and supporters at IRIS's annual Run for Refugees 5K. This year, we've decided to form an official JCARR team for the event!
Join Our Team!
If you're planning to participate in this year's run/walk, why not join the …
Current events at the end of 2024 presage the possibility of assisting refugees and asylum seekers more difficult in the coming year.
Meanwhile, in the present, JCARR’S families are thriving. The new baby in family 7, now a robust four-month-old, is nearly as adorable as this writer’s …
Julie Platt, Jewish Federations of North America’s Chair of the Board of Trustees, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor, Israel’s highest civilian award, by President Isaac Herzog last night.
Gaza and the Hostages
The body of hostage Youssef al-Ziyadn…
