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How the Israel-Hamas war could spiral into a global conflagration — with the U.S. deeply engaged
Not since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has Washington undertaken so large a military buildup
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Opinion The ‘politics of respectability’ must end now for American Jews
Playing by the rules got us far. But the antisemitic tide since 10/7 means there are no rules anymore.
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Opinion As Harvard president, I am committed to tackling the pernicious antisemitism on our campus
"For years this university has done too little to confront its continuing presence"
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Opinion The Boston Workers Circle was expelled from a major Jewish coalition. As a board member, I’m heartbroken — and so proud
Civilians in Gaza are being killed at a staggering rate. My Jewish ethics demand we speak up, no matter the cost
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Opinion My mother taught me Jews are above vengeance. The Israel-Hamas war is finally making me doubt her
In the wake of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, understanding the difference between justice and vengeance is crucial
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Opinion My friend David Lehrer died when we need him most
Remembering a longtime Jewish activist and ADL leader from Los Angeles
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Opinion Many universities fumbled reactions to Hamas’ attack. Here’s how Dartmouth got it right
Two forums organized by professors from across the Middle East pushed thoughtful dialogue instead of protest
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Opinion What if thousands of Gaza residents breached the border fence carrying only Palestinian flags?
Resistance may be the 'inevitable' result of Israeli blockade and occupation — terrorism is not
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Opinion The roots of Hamas’ terror attack can be found in Gaza’s schools
A generation of children have been taught to hate from antisemitic textbooks
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Opinion Sam Woll believed in Muslim-Jewish partnership. She’d hate how quickly fingers were pointed after her murder
In the middle of mourning her death, we are forced to deal with racist, baseless accusations
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Opinion What the end of the Purim story teaches us about Israel’s war against Hamas
Liberal Jews must stop their hand-wringing about the need to wipe out our enemies
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