Fabulous felines: Celebrating the beloved cats of the 'Post' for International Cat Day

On International Cat Day, celebrated annually on August 8, The Jerusalem Post highlighted several staff members' beloved feline companions. The article features various cats, including Medici and Judy, owned by Aaron Reich, with Medici described as "very cuddly and can spend hours curled up on someone's lap." Sam Halpern introduced Syl, a playful tabby, while Audrey Leinoff shared her experiences with Cookie and Coco, humorously suggesting they might be "an Iranian and Mossad spy." Maya Zanger-Shamir discussed Penelope and Tasha, noting the critical emotional support they provided during her aliyah. The piece also paid tribute to Charlie, the late cat of Chava Greymen-Kennard, who stated, "She is the reason I'm an Israeli." Finally, author Shir Perets introduced Bear, a loyal and affectionate companion. The article underscores the significant role these cats play in the lives of their owners at The Jerusalem Post.