Philadelphia-Area Jewish, Muslim Leaders Optimistic About Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Hostage Release Deal

CBS Philadelphia

January 16, 2025

A sign in the lobby of the Katz Jewish Community Center in Cherry Hill says it all: It's been more than 15 months of worry and prayer since the Israel-Hamas War began.

Now, Jen Dubrow Weiss, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, says news of a ceasefire gives her hope.

"Our hearts are with our brothers and sisters in Israel, and the atrocities that ensued have kept our hearts many, many miles away," Dubrow Weiss said.

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