Rob Eshman is a senior columnist for the Forward. Follow him on Instagram @foodaism and Twitter @foodaism or email [email protected].
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By Rob Eshman
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Opinion What a remarkable Torah rescued from Iran — then LA’s fire — can teach about community amid devastation
A scroll from Iran bears witness to enduring Jewish community
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Opinion I was hosting a shiva in LA — then the fires started
Countless friends have been forced to evacuate their homes — and leave too much of their history behind
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Opinion Four years after Jan. 6, pardons for rioters would be an insult — and threat — to Jews
If pardoned Jan. 6 rioters return to promoting antisemitism, that’s on Trump
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Opinion Christmukkah is old news. This year, try merging Hanukkah with an ancient Persian holiday
Two L.A. Jews blended Hanukkah customs with those belonging to Yalda — to tremendous results
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Opinion Celebrating Chrismukkah? There’s a food for that.
That traditional Christmas dish you’re serving might just be Jewish
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Opinion It’s a hopeless time. Here’s one genuinely good Israeli solution
Just in time for the holiday season, listen to those who have real plans for a better future
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Opinion So Joe Biden’s reading Rashid Khalidi. You should too.
American Jews need a better understanding of the Palestinian narrative
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Opinion My pre-Thanksgiving challenge: hugging a turkey
Ellie Laks, the former Orthodox Jewish founder of the Gentle Barn, said we need to embrace animals, literally
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