Opinion

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  Mifepristone ban reminds American Jews at Passover that the fight against tyranny never ends

  Court decision attempting to ban medication abortion sows confusion and chaos, just like Pharaoh

  By Rabbi Stephanie Crawley and Shira Zemel

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  Opinion

  The murder of two sisters shattered Israel. The words of their father gave us hope

  In Israel, each terror attack is horrifying on a human level, but also on a completely personal one

  By Laura Ben-David Apr 10, 2023 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Why is Israel increasingly aligning itself with dictators?

  The current Israeli government appears to be prioritizing its relationships with autocracies over respect for human rights

  By Sarah Teich Apr 5, 2023 | 3 min read

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The Latest

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  Opinion

  Is Yeshiva University entitled to state funds? Religion has little to do with it

  YU’s identification as a religious institution would not render it ineligible for the state funds in question, raising serious questions about why this whole kerfuffle got started in the first place.

  By Michael A. Helfand Apr 5, 2023 | 5 min read
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  Letters

  13 NY rabbis to Jamaal Bowman: Quit your anti-Israel charades

  An open letter from 13 New York rabbis criticizes Bowman's efforts to shift U.S. policy toward Israel

  By Jonathan Blake Apr 4, 2023 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Ukrainian Jews channel Miriam as they celebrate their second Passover in conflict

  In the midst of fighting and displacement, Ukrainian Jews continue to find hope through song and dance

  By Alex Weisler Apr 3, 2023 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  ‘Next year in Jerusalem’ has grounded Diaspora Jews for centuries. Does the unrest in Israel change that?

  Given the recent protests in Israel, the metaphorical Jerusalem is a more realistic aspiration this Passover

  By Robin Washington Apr 3, 2023 | 2 min read
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  Opinion

  For Jews who struggle with eating disorders, Passover is a monumental challenge

  Not everyone with an eating disorder is ready to eat when a food-based ritual demands it

  By Hannah Lebovits Apr 3, 2023 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Twitter Blue could hand antisemites a megaphone

  Changes to Twitter’s verification system pose a risk to Jewish safety, according to the ADL’s Center for Technology and Society

  By Jake Wasserman Mar 31, 2023 | 2 min read
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  Opinion

  A survivor of sexual genocide seeks Nuremberg-level justice

  Nadia Murad wants the world to bring wartime rapists to trial

  By Rob Eshman Mar 31, 2023 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Where are the Passover gnomes?

  Some merchandise for one of the biggest Jewish holidays of the year would be better than, well, none

  By Rabbi Yael Buechler Mar 31, 2023 | 3 min read