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  In the Mamdani-Cuomo race, why should I choose safety as a Jew over safety as a woman?

  The relentless focus on whether Mamdani is a threat to Jews overlooks his opponent's alleged record with women

  By Emily Tamkin

  4 min read
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  Anyone saying Jews face a simple choice in the NYC mayoral election is not paying attention

  Rabbi Rick Jacobs, head of the Reform movement, weighs in

  By Rabbi Rick Jacobs Oct 27, 2025 | 3 min read
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  Does that Trump Time magazine cover really reference a Nazi war criminal?

  Careful observers have noticed an eerie resemblance between Trump's pose and that of Alfried Krupp

  By Terrence Petty Oct 26, 2025 | 4 min read

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  Demanding loyalty of the US military, Trump hungers for ‘the kind of generals that Hitler had’

  The current American president is not the only leader who has sought loyalty to himself, not his country

  By Terrence Petty Oct 26, 2025 | 4 min read
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  Can an idyllic dream of Israel ever be reality? She says: ‘Coexistence, My Ass’

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  By Nora Berman Oct 24, 2025 | 5 min read
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  My Jewish studies students aren’t talking about Israel or antisemitism. They told me why.

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  By Ilana M. Horwitz Oct 23, 2025 | 3 min read
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  Jews are worried about Zohran Mamdani. Here’s why they shouldn’t be

  Mamdani is ready to handle the challenges of the city — and build lasting partnerships with its Jewish community

  By Victor Kovner Oct 23, 2025 | 5 min read
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  Why I don’t trust Zohran Mamdani to fight left-wing antisemitism

  Voters should be wary of Mamdani's promise to fight anti-Jewish hate — because it's not clear he'll recognize it

  By Sruli Fruchter Oct 23, 2025 | 3 min read
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  Was Teddy Roosevelt’s favorite play the original ‘Nobody Wants This’?

  'The Melting-Pot' by Israel Zangwill provoked outrage among American Jews for its depiction of interfaith marriage

  By Andrew Porwancher Oct 23, 2025 | 5 min read
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  JD Vance just made a critical error in Israel — and time to curb Hamas is running short

  The US needs to amp up pressure on the Muslim world, not take a measured approach

  By Dan Perry Oct 22, 2025 | 4 min read
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  I was a villain on ‘Love is Blind.’ The antisemitic backlash brought me back to Judaism

  My reality TV journey helped me understand how profound Jewish resilience can be

  By Leo Braudy Oct 22, 2025 | 5 min read