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  George Santos exploited Jewish trauma to win an election

  The Republican politician is not the first person to claim minority identity for personal gain

  By Brandy Shufutinsky

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  Book bans, Ukraine and the end of Roe: The year 2022 in Jewish ideas

  Recent debates suggest a community anxious about its standing in the American body politic despite its strength and self-confidence

  By Andrew Silow-Carroll Dec 27, 2022 | 6 min read
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  Ukraine’s survival is a modern-day Hanukkah miracle

  Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s surprise visit to Washington reminds us what we’re celebrating

  By Rob Eshman Dec 22, 2022 | 3 min read

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  Hanukkah is a time to celebrate the power of Jewish self-determination

  Hatred of Jews and Israel comes from exactly the same place, and we must channel the Maccabees to resist it

  By Asaf Zamir Dec 21, 2022 | 3 min read
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  Why dreidel — a game of luck, not skill — might be the most Jewish game of all

  Here's why I still love getting on the floor to play dreidel — even though I'm a grown-up

  By Beth Harpaz Dec 19, 2022 | 3 min read
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  In fighting antisemitism, Jews can be our own worst enemies. We shouldn’t be.

  Jews must come together, despite their differences, to confront hate, writes the head of the Anti-Defamation League

  By Jonathan A. Greenblatt Dec 19, 2022 | 4 min read
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  It’s a new year. Can we please talk about antisemitism in a new way?

  Antisemitism and hate crime reports don’t reflect American Jewish reality

  By Rob Eshman Dec 16, 2022 | 7 min read
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  Iran is a Jewish issue. Why is the community silent?

  Women-led protests against the Iranian regime have been in the streets for three months

  By Matthew Nouriel Dec 16, 2022 | 4 min read
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  Please stop rebranding Christmas items for Hanukkah

  Hanukkah gnomes and blue-and-white Christmas trees are not a part of Jewish tradition

  By Rabbi Yael Buechler Dec 14, 2022 | 4 min read
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  Instead of bemoaning new Israeli government, American Jews should give it a chance

  There is a difference between provocative campaign slogans and policy decisions

  By Oded Revivi Dec 14, 2022 | 3 min read
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  Hebrew Israelites: Facts, myths and reflections

  Kanye West and Kyrie Irving brought the headlines. Now two Black scholars bring the truth

  By Robin Washington Dec 13, 2022 | 7 min read