By Leonard Fein
Leonard Fein explores how to re-present Israel, both the honey and the thorn, to 20-somethings who have ‘tuned out’ the Jewish state.
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By Regina Sandler-Phillips
We need a Jewish conversation that speaks to the realities of both cremation and burial. It involves facing death and what it means for our lives, writes Regina Sandler-Phillips.
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By Dave Rich
No matter what their politics, London’s Jews couldn’t support ex-mayor Ken Livingstone. They will be hoping his defeat means they can return to the politics of ‘Yes, we can.’
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By Misha Galperin
Jewish leaders cover up child sex abuse to protect the community from scrutiny. In so doing, they spread the shame and make every Jew look bad, writes Misha Galperin.
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By Noam Neusner
The presidential candidates should answer some basic questions about the Mideast, like what Israel and the Palestinians should give up for peace, Noam Neusner writes.
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By Todd Gitlin
Even as a small minority, Jews were a driving intellectual force behind the Port Huron Statement, which formed the ideological underpinnings of the ’60s, Todd Gitlin writes.
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By Matthew Shaer
Even some Hasidim admit Shomrim can overstep their bounds. A conviction in the beating of a black teen in Baltimore has put the group in the spotlight.
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By Leonard Fein
Amid their disputes, Daniel Gordis and Peter Beinhart agree there is no easy way to re-engage Americans with Zionism. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try, writes Leonard Fein.
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By J.J. Goldberg
What is the real story behind the Israeli coalition deal? Benjamin Netanyayu was headed for a cliff and Shaul Mofaz saved him, in exchange for a hefty turn to the left.
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By Robert Zaretsky
A French Jewish leader issued a congratulatory message to newly elected President Francois Hollande. But it sounded more like a warning shot, writes Robert Zaretsky.
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