Rob Eshman is a senior columnist for the Forward. Follow him on Instagram @foodaism and Twitter @foodaism or email eshman@forward.com.
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By Rob Eshman
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Opinion The uncomfortable truth behind the hostage deal: War is hell, but it worked
Killing scores of innocent Palestinians may have helped save scores of Israeli lives
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Opinion And now, a word of hope about Israel and the Palestinians
Jews and Arabs may yet ‘get through this together.’
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Opinion How to talk to people who hate Israel
This one question can turn a confrontation into a conversation
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Opinion A 69-year-old Jew died after a confrontation at a protest. His death offers important warnings
Paul Kessler stood up against pro-Palestinian protesters. It shouldn't have ended tragically
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Opinion My friend David Lehrer died when we need him most
Remembering a longtime Jewish activist and ADL leader from Los Angeles
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Opinion Many universities fumbled reactions to Hamas’ attack. Here’s how Dartmouth got it right
Two forums organized by professors from across the Middle East pushed thoughtful dialogue instead of protest
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Opinion Will Hamas say ‘Uncle!’ before America says ‘Enough!’?
Israel has to avoid civilian casualties, even if America doesn't
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Opinion The truth of Hamas is in its charter
A founding document extolls the killing of every Jew
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