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

  Building a sukkah doesn’t make sense this year in Asheville. But we can see the stars already.

  Many people in Asheville are living in temporary dwellings out of necessity after Hurricane Helene

  By Joanie Terrizzi Oct 16, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Pope Francis owes Jews an apology

  His Oct. 7 comments revived an antisemitic New Testament slander

  By Rabbi Avi Shafran Oct 16, 2024 | 3 min read

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• Jodi Rudoren The latest casualty of the Israel-Hamas war is a volunteer police chaplain program in New Jersey

  

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

  

• Rob Eshman Celebrating Christmukkah? There’s a food for that.

  

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

  

• Dan Perry Houthis could have killed Israeli children. Israel can’t quell the Islamist threat alone

  

• Emily Tamkin It’s been a dark year. The holidays are challenging. Let Isaac Bashevis Singer guide you

  

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  Opinion

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