Talya Zax is the Forward’s opinion editor. Contact her at zax@forward.com or on Twitter, @TalyaZax.
Talya ZaxOpinion Editor
By Talya Zax
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Gottlieb, 92, editor of Toni Morrison, Robert Caro and more, was an American literary giant
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Today: Israel announces ceasefire with the Gaza Strip, an ice-cream truck at Auschwitz, and Adidas to sell Kanye sneakers for charity. .
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Today: Ceasefire talks paused between Israel and Gaza, a rabbi bets he can make you vegan, and the story behind President Truman’s recognition of Israel.
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Today: Meet the Latino Jewish Marylander hoping to be the second Gen Z member of Congress, Arizona House seized by “biblegate” and new recognition for diaspora victims of antisemitic violence.
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Forwarding the News Santos faces criminal charges + Kagan refused Russ & Daughters as Thomas traveled with billionaire
Today: Biden’s efforts to expand the Abraham Accords, U.S. ambassador to Israel resigning, and an attack near a Tunisian synagogue.
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