Opinion

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  Politics

  Trump’s reelection is devastating American Jews. Our tradition tells us how we should begin to move forward

  The future for the US looks bleak. But individuals — and communities — still have power

  By Emily Tamkin Nov 6, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Why I resigned as chairman of Amnesty Israel

  Israeli human rights groups can’t advocate for Palestinians without Palestinians. 

  By Daniil Brodsky Dec 10, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  I don’t want to argue about genocide. I just want to honor Mahmoud.  

  An Israeli drone strike killed the remarkable man behind the Gaza Soup Kitchen

  By Rabbi Regina Sandler-Phillips Dec 9, 2024 | 4 min read

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• Jodi Rudoren One Palestinian historian. A roomful of observant Jews. And a conversation all of us must have

  

• Jay Michaelson We can be thankful this year — and Jewish wisdom can help

  

• Rob Eshman So Joe Biden’s reading Rashid Khalidi. You should too.

  

• Nora Berman Since Oct. 7, my daughter has become anti-Israel, and I’m grieving

  

• Dan Perry Israel accidentally helped spark regime change in Syria — what’s next?

  

• Emily Tamkin What Trump’s appointment of a Soros protege tells us about the right’s real priorities

  

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  Opinion

  Israel accidentally helped spark regime change in Syria — what’s next?

  Israel has a chance to reshape the order of the Middle East. But its leadership must be wise enough to seize it

  By Dan Perry Dec 8, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Amnesty International’s genocide report is profoundly flawed — and everyone who cares about Israel should read it

  Amnesty's record on Israel warrants skepticism. But there's still much we can learn from the group

  By Nadav Ziv Dec 8, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  We’re watching Israel self-destruct — at the hands of its own leaders and citizens

  Netanyahu's government relies on three groups whose aims would destroy the country as we know it (and possibly altogether)

  By Dan Perry Dec 7, 2024 | 16 min read
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  Opinion

  Amnesty International makes it crystal clear: Israel is in desperate need of a reality check

  Think what you will of genocide allegations; what's inarguable is that the divide between Israel and the world is growing

  By David N. Myers Dec 6, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Harvard’s Yiddish studies program is in danger — from self-inflicted wounds 

  The denial of tenure to one scholar and time caps on two others is creating unnecessary chaos 

  By Jessica Kirzane Dec 5, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  He was just 21. His life story mirrored mine. Now I’m mourning him with hostage families in Tel Aviv.

  The suffering of Omer Neutra's family should be a wake-up call for the Israeli government

  By Jessica Steinberg Dec 5, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Why I’m hopeful for Trump’s second term — and my fellow American Jews shouldn’t panic

  Jewish Democrats exaggerate the dangers of a second Trump term, and downplay his accomplishments

  By Pini Dunner Dec 4, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Bobby Kennedy helped shape my Jewish values, so I wrote a biopic. Cue the RFK Jr. wrecking ball.

  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tarnished a name that long inspired me 

  By Todd Ellis Kessler Dec 4, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  So Joe Biden’s reading Rashid Khalidi. You should too.

  American Jews need a better understanding of the Palestinian narrative

  By Rob Eshman Dec 3, 2024 | 4 min read