Opinion

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  Trump’s reelection is devastating American Jews. Our tradition tells us how we should begin to move forward

  The future for the US looks bleak. But individuals — and communities — still have power

  By Emily Tamkin Nov 6, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Like our patriarch Abraham, American Jews face 10 post-election tests of our values

  We must respect different opinions, remember we were slaves in Egypt and lead by example

  By Rabbi Julie Roth Nov 14, 2024 | 4 min read
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  As ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee could derail Trump’s plans for the Middle East

  Huckabee supports Israeli annexation of the West Bank — which would immediately stall efforts to expand the Abraham Accords

  By Alex Lederman Nov 13, 2024 | 5 min read

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• Jay Michaelson Once again, I’m an outsider in America — like liberal Jews always were

  

• Rob Eshman Trump’s first picks are die-hard Israel supporters, mocking the pro-Palestinian protest vote

  

• Nora Berman Since Oct. 7, my daughter has become anti-Israel, and I’m grieving

  

• Dan Perry After years of stalling, Netanyahu will finally face a courtroom — and, just maybe, a reckoning

  

• Emily Tamkin Trump’s reelection is devastating American Jews. Our tradition tells us how we should begin to move forward

  

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  After years of stalling, Netanyahu will finally face a courtroom — and, just maybe, a reckoning

  Netanyahu's corruption trial has dragged on for more than four years. For the first time, he's about to be forced to testify in it

  By Dan Perry Nov 13, 2024 | 3 min read
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  As Israel faces off against France, the true battle will be taking place off the field

  Thousands of police will be on hand for a soccer match in a stadium that will be less than half-full

  By Robert Zaretsky Nov 13, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Trump’s first picks are die-hard Israel supporters, mocking the pro-Palestinian protest vote

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  By Rob Eshman Nov 13, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Voters elected Hitler because they liked his fascist promise. Trump’s reelection repeats that history

  The failures of a campaign run on the argument that Trump embodies authoritarian principles are telling, and tragic

  By Peter Fritzsche Nov 12, 2024 | 4 min read
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  In violent attack on Israelis in Amsterdam, an alarming cultural omen

  Across the world, people are fundamentally misunderstanding what 'complicity' means

  By Nadav Ziv Nov 9, 2024 | 4 min read
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  A European Jewish leader on Amsterdam violence: ‘A line has been crossed’

  Yes, Israeli soccer fans behaved badly before the riot. But that doesn’t justify physical attacks

  By Rob Eshman Nov 8, 2024 | 3 min read
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  The voters we helped stand for the same hope as my Jewish immigrant ancestors did

  By Joel Bellman Nov 8, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Trump’s election proves it: The idea of an ‘American Jewish community’ is a myth

  Jews have long been seen as a cohesive voting community. Not anymore

  By Eric Alterman Nov 8, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Once again, I’m an outsider in America — like liberal Jews always were

  For a time, it seemed as if Jews had joined the American mainstream; this election proves that was never the case

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