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By Rob Eshman
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Opinion Australia shooting terrifies Jews worldwide — and strengthens the case for Israel
The killing of Jews at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney underscores how fragile Jewish safety remains — and why the idea of a Jewish homeland still resonates
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Food We are living in Peak Latke, and I think I know why
Food is our safe space
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Opinion A Hanukkah menorah in the window for eight days? Try an Israeli flag for two years
Threats, graffiti and some very bad Yelp reviews don’t faze Elon Rubin, who owns Sundays Cycles in Santa Monica, California
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Opinion There’s something rotten in our approach to antisemitism. Tucker Carlson exposed it
Why does the antisemitism of the right get a pass?
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Opinion Why won’t pro-Palestinian protesters turn their attention to Darfur?
An American ally is funding mass slaughter in Sudan. American protesters are nowhere to be found.
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Opinion The 3 profound Jewish lessons of Mamdani’s astonishing victory
Takeaways for the incoming mayor's opponents — and the mayor himself
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Two years after Oct. 7, there are reasons to celebrate — and to stay concerned
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Opinion The answered prayers of Trump’s artful ceasefire deal
Trump muscled Israel and Hamas into agreement. Now he must make it stick.
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