Jews had centuries-long presence that persisted even after the War of Independence in 1948; were dispersed worldwide following the intense civil war in tin the mid-70s; Nowadays, with half of the population supporting Hezbollah, only 30 Jews remain in Lebanon, living in hiding

Jewish communities worldwide experience surge in antisemitism, spurring them to consider and accelerate their Aliyah; 500 French Jewish families attend Aliyah fair in Paris

'never felt the need to wear a yarmulke," says UPENN professor but now believes he must to show students they can too; 30 faculty members tour Kfar Aza, join families of hostages

Dr. Alan Garber described as a 'superb choice' to step in after resignation of Claudine Gay amid antisemitism controversy; expressed regret over university's initial response to the Hamas’ attack on October 7