Rafael Shimunov is a Bukharian Jewish artist and activist, and the co-host of Beyond The Pale: Radio’s Home For The Jewish Left. Follow him @rafternoon on Instagram.
Rafael Shimunov
By Rafael Shimunov
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Letters Actually, many Mizrahi and Sephardi Jews support Mamdani
Recent reporting suggested our communities hold less nuanced political opinions than we do
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Politics Josh Shapiro’s alarmist response to campus protests should disqualify him from being Harris’ running mate
Democrats need to unite a left divided over Israel. Shapiro's actions this spring will hurt that enterprise
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Politics Is Jamaal Bowman pro-Palestinian enough for pro-Palestinians?
AIPAC has pumped money into a Democratic primary challenge against Bowman over his criticism of Israel — the left must rally behind him
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