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

  ‘They allowed Hezbollah to bombard it’: With Israel’s north on the brink of war, a chef commits to the land he loves

  ’When the sirens go off, I get a glass of wine,’ said Erez Komarovsky 

  By Rob Eshman Aug 2, 2024 | 7 min read
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  Politics

  Josh Shapiro’s alarmist response to campus protests should disqualify him from being Harris’ running mate

  Democrats need to unite a left divided over Israel. Shapiro's actions this spring will hurt that enterprise

  By Rafael Shimunov Aug 2, 2024 | 5 min read

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

  

• Rob Eshman Christmukkah is old news. This year, try merging Hanukkah with an ancient Persian holiday

  

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

  

• Dan Perry Netanyahu throws cold water on hostage deal prospects, and reminds us what a curse he is for Israel

  

• 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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  Two recent protests in Israel show a troubling, growing divide between the religious and the secular

  By Rob Eshman Aug 1, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Why Josh Shapiro would help Kamala Harris win over the most voters

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  Opinion

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  By Dan Perry Jul 31, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

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  By Rob Eshman Jul 31, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Far-right extremists stormed an IDF base. Their understanding of patriotism is dead wrong.

  The extremist vigilantes breaking into army bases are destroying Israel from the inside

  By Sruli Fruchter Jul 30, 2024 | 3 min read
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  JD Vance’s weird ideas about parenthood: a Jewish critique

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  By Jay Michaelson Jul 30, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  After Hezbollah’s devastating weekend strike, global powers must step in to avert a regional war

  The West is rightfully nervous about direct engagement in the Middle East. But the risks of staying out are now too high

  By Dan Perry Jul 29, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  Is Netanyahu really trying to scuttle a hostage deal?

  Israelis are convinced that their prime minister is deliberately delaying negotiations for his political survival

  By Dan Perry Jul 26, 2024 | 4 min read