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 Wikipedia called the ADL ‘unreliable.’ It’s a wake-up call the civil rights organization badly needs
The designation reveals long-standing contradictions in one of the most storied American civil rights organizations
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Opinion A Palestinian-American chef just won a James Beard Award. Here’s what it means
Food used to bridge cultures. Now it’s politics by other means.
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Opinion The hostage rescue is a joyous distraction. A deal is still key
To save the rest of the hostages, push Hamas and Israel to negotiate
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Opinion Protesters want a ceasefire. Why won’t they speak out in support of Biden’s plan for one?
Just when public pressure on Hamas and Israel matters most, the streets fall silent
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Opinion Biden’s bold vision: A chance to turn a brutal war into a visionary future
The proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release Biden laid out in a Friday speech won't please everyone — but it's the best path forward
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Opinion It’s time for American Jews to recognize a Palestinian state
Recognition won't 'reward violence' — instead, it will help ensure a strong future for the Jewish people
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Opinion Violence at UCLA will only produce more violence. A remarkable Palestinian peace activist showed me an alternate way
Amid the senseless violence at UCLA, a few demonstrators are genuinely promoting peace
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Opinion Which elite university figured out how to handle anti-Israel protests? Hint: It’s in Israel
At Ben Gurion University, protesters wore keffiyehs, brandished Palestinian flags and cheered fiery speeches. Then everyone ‘went back to class together’
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