Opinion

• Opinion

  A new case before the Supreme Court could make Shabbat observance easier

  Groff v. DeJoy is looking to expand the religious accommodations employers must provide

  By Michael A. Helfand

  5 min read
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  Opinion

  As Jews, we need to speak out against DeSantis’ efforts to erase Black history

  In Germany, schools are mandated to teach about the Holocaust. Perhaps it’s time we took a page from their book.

  By Josefin Dolsten Jan 24, 2023 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Israeli democracy isn’t in danger. Minority rule is

  For decades, Israel's Court has ruled too far to the left of Israel's electors. That's now changing

  By Gedalia Guttentag Jan 23, 2023 | 3 min read

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• Jodi Rudoren This is my last column as editor of the Forward

  

• Jay Michaelson Mamdani’s victory is an opportunity for Jews to relearn the art of disagreement

  

• Rob Eshman Want to understand what’s wrong with the ‘pro-Palestine’ movement? This Palestinian can help

  

• Nora Berman Did Netanyahu coerce Trump into attacking Iran? No — but he tried with Obama

  

• Dan Perry Trump wants to control the Israeli judiciary. Uh, good luck

  

• Emily Tamkin Zohran Mamdani’s victory proves it: The ‘gotcha’ mode of fighting antisemitism has to go

  

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  Opinion

  When did Zionists become snowflakes?

  Jewish organizations that swoop in to shut down anti-Israel protests on college campuses do Jewish students a great disservice

  By Rob Eshman Jan 21, 2023 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  On my mother’s deathbed, I learned she was a pioneering reproductive rights activist

  The legislation my mother fought for encouraged a wider agenda for reproductive justice than abortion

  By Felicia Kornbluh Jan 20, 2023 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  As more states target trans Americans, Jewish LGBTQ youth need our help

  Jewish institutions must use their platform to loudly advocate for trans youth

  By Idit Klein Jan 20, 2023 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  A Jewish comedian’s new special is about his partner’s death from COVID. It’s hilarious

  'Sugar Daddy', the latest from Sam Morrison, is a raucous, raunchy and deeply moving portrayal of grief, sex and love

  By Nora Berman Jan 20, 2023 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  I’ve spent time with Israel’s far-right voters. They’re not who you think

  The voters who chose Itamar Ben-Gvir did it for security, not because they shared his ideology

  By Josh Feldman Jan 19, 2023 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  I’m an Israeli Harvard alum. Rescinding Kenneth Roth’s fellowship over anti-Israel tweets is a mistake

  Kenneth Roth, despite what you think of his comments about Israel, would have been a tremendous asset to Harvard and its students

  By Dany Bahar Jan 19, 2023 | 3 min read
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  Letters

  Should we still recite the Prayer for the State of Israel if we disagree with its government?

  A government and its policies should have little to do with the religious significance of Israel and our support for it

  By Rabbi Roy Feldman Jan 18, 2023 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  I’m an Orthodox parent of a non-binary child. I am confident Jewish law can accommodate LGBTQ Jews

  Rabbis have a halachic responsibility to consider the human dignity of the individuals affected by their rulings

  By Rabba Aliza Libman Baronofsky Jan 18, 2023 | 4 min read