Talya Zax is the Forward’s opinion editor. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter, @TalyaZax.
Talya ZaxOpinion Editor
By Talya Zax
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The 20-year-old Israeli singer is trying to make a statement, while saying as little as possible
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The son of a Russian-Jewish mother and a Spanish father used his art to change minds and alter time and space
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The Atlantic's new issue features a deep dive into American antisemitism. Its cover tells a slightly different story
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The State Department issued a rare alert advising all Americans overseas to “exercise caution” amid “increased tensions” around the globe
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President Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak both visited Israel yesterday, bringing firm support and pleas for humanitarian aid in Gaza with them
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