Opinion

• Opinion

  Why an exhibit that honors the Oct. 7 hostages still draws crowds in the US, even after their release

  The traveling installation about the Nova music festival avoids politics and focuses instead on ritual, memory, and the painstaking work of making order after horror

  By Alanna E. Cooper

  6 min read
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  Opinion

  In defense of the Sarah Hurwitz we know — and the nuance we all need in this moment

  Three former White House liaisons to the American Jewish community decry online attacks over remarks their friend and former colleague made about the Holocaust and antisemitism

  By Jarrod Bernstein, and Shelley Greenspan, and Chanan Weissman Dec 8, 2025 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Americans are waking up to right-wing antisemitism. We’re still ignoring the root problem

  When we focus on isolated figures, we overlook the significance of the networks that elevate them

  By Elad Nehorai Dec 5, 2025 | 4 min read

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• Dan Perry Netanyahu’s pardon request is a staggering act of hypocrisy — and it should be granted, with one condition

  

• Emily Tamkin The fundamental miscalculation behind the GOP’s antisemitism crisis

  

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  Israel has a crucial lesson to learn from apartheid South Africa. It isn’t what you think

  Peace doesn't come on any one group's timeline — but there are still meaningful ways to prepare

  By Libby Lenkinski Dec 4, 2025 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  I was interrogated by Israeli authorities — I know why they’re terrified of peace activists like me

  I've been traveling to Israel and the West Bank for years. A brief detention at Ben-Gurion Airport made the fight for justice and equality even more resonant

  By Zak Witus Dec 2, 2025 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  If Israel reinstates the death penalty, it will betray Jewish values — and Jewish history

  A bill proposing capital punishment for some convicted terrorists would be disastrous if enacted

  By Michael Zoosman Dec 2, 2025 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Netanyahu’s pardon request is a staggering act of hypocrisy — and it should be granted, with one condition

  Expect President Donald Trump to now pressure Israel’s president to help Netanyahu escape justice

  By Dan Perry Dec 1, 2025 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  How would Jews fleeing Europe have fared under Trump’s anti-immigration policies?

  Ordinary citizens are fighting back against policies that favor those who are white, Christian, Nordic, politically conservative and in good physical health

  By Terrence Petty Nov 29, 2025 | 4 min read
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  Letters

  Jewish leaders must work with educators to battle antisemitism — not demonize us

  Teachers are working to keep students safe, not to indoctrinate them against Israel

  By Randi Weingarten Nov 26, 2025 | 2 min read
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  Opinion

  More than 25% of Israelis want to leave the country. How did we get here?

  Israel was founded on principles that its leaders no longer honor

  By Sruli Fruchter Nov 26, 2025 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  What does Mamdani’s response to synagogue protests mean for Jews? No one will like the answer.

  The mayor-elect was unsatisfying — but revealed an important truth about Jewish life today

  By Joel Swanson Nov 25, 2025 | 4 min read