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Surgeon leaves family in Boston to volunteer in Israel's North

Dr. Rona Spector, a thoracic surgeon from Boston, has left her prestigious medical career to volunteer at Galilee Medical Center during the war, expressing her deep connection to Israel.

Progressive group quits Boston Jewish council rather than face expulsion over Israel rhetoric

The Workers Circle took part in a rally last Wednesday at Boston's City Hall, advertised by a flier declaring that "Boston Jews demand a ceasefire and a stop to genocide."

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
25/10/2023

Israel protestor allegedly tries to attack Minister Barkat in Boston

This would not be the first attack attempted on Economy Minister Barkat.

Delegation of Boston-area Jews meet with diverse group of Haifa residents

The delegation's arrival in the midst of the State of Israel's 75th anniversary signified the strong connection between American Jews and Israelis.

A Nazi armband with a swastika displayed in the Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany

Massachusetts woman arrested for placing swastikas at Jewish woman's home

The case had been a source of fear and confusion in the local community for months.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
25/04/2023

Iran may be behind BDS ‘hit list’ targeting Boston Jews - report

According to an exclusive interview, an ex-Israeli counter-terrorism advisor to prime ministers says Hezbollah has a list of targets.

Boston’s groundbreaking community mikveh closed due to burst pipe

For Boston-area Jews who immerse ritually on a monthly basis, in keeping with Jewish tradition, the closure could be a significant interruption.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
16/02/2023
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