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Unoccupied Shabbat table represents hostages in Israel during New Jersey rally
Saturday, October 28, 2023 1:15AM
TENAFLY, New Jersey (WABC) — There were prayers on Friday for the safe return home of those kidnapped by Hamas. A powerful symbol – an unoccupied table, represented the hostages who are not able to celebrate the Jewish Sabbath with their families.
“It’s really hard, we are broken,” said Adi Levy.
229 empty seats lined the table for a feast in Tenafly. Among the vacant seats – high chairs – a representation of children who were taken captive by Hamas.
One of the hostages is Edan Alexander, 19, who is a graduate of Tenafly High School and the son of Israeli parents. He was serving In the Israeli Army near Gaza when the attack happened on October 7.
The families of the missing were surrounded by love and light as hundreds ushered in Shabbat, praying for the hostages’ safe return. The Jewish day of rest is celebrated each week from sundown Friday to sundown on Saturday.
“Trying to raise awareness…this isn’t over,” said organizer Daphna Arad.
U.S. officials have urged Israel to delay a ground invasion to give time for hostage negotiations.
Meanwhile, Israeli leaders said it sent tanks into the Gaza Strip on Thursday night in preparation for the next stages of combat.
“Whatever it takes to destroy the terrorist organization is legit and is right,” said community member Orly Chen.
Eshley Omer is a veteran of the Israel Defense Forces.
“If I was here by myself – without kids, I would’ve been there already,” said Omer.
For now, Omer says he is spreading awareness is the least he can do – to help reunite the kidnapped with their families.
“I think of my kids and how lucky I am,” says Omer.
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NEWARK, N.J. – The Carolina Hurricanes resume play following their holiday break with a back-to-back set against the New Jersey Devils.
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When: Friday, December 27
Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. ET
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Odds at Time of Publishing, via Fanatics Sportsbook: Canes +100
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Canes Record: 21-12-1 (43 Points, 3rd – Metropolitan Division)
Canes Last Game: 4-0 Loss to the Nashville Predators on Monday, December 23
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Devils Record: 23-11-3 (49 Points, 1st – Metropolitan Division)
Devils Last Game: 5-0 Win over the New York Rangers on Monday, December 23
New Jersey resumes their schedule after a three-day holiday break by hosting the Carolina Hurricanes.
You can watch on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.
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Thursday, December 26, 2024 3:23PM
NewsCopter 7 was over the scene as crews worked to repair the sinkhole in Wharton, New Jersey.
WHARTON, New Jersey (WABC) — A sinkhole opened up on Interstate 80 in New Jersey during rush hour Thursday morning, shuttering eastbound lanes in Morris County.
The sinkhole opened up around 7:45 a.m. near Exit 34, swallowing a portion of the shoulder and encroaching on the right lane.
There is no word on how long the emergency repairs will take.
Drivers should plan to take the following detour:
- Motorists on I-80 eastbound are being directed to take Exit 34 to Route 15/Wharton/Dover/Sparta
- Stay right following signs for Route 15/Jefferson/Dover/Sparta
- Stay in the left lane on North Main Street to Route 15 southbound/To I-80/Dover
- Merge onto Route 15 southbound
- Stay left to take the exit to I-80 eastbound
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