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  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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  Politics

  I’m an octogenarian rabbi. Biden should learn from this Jewish idea about strength

  Hebrew has multiple words referring to different kinds of strength. At this critical juncture, they might give the perspective the president needs

  By Avi Weiss Jul 12, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Project 2025 would be the end of the American Jewish dream

  The far-right nationalist project, coordinated by the Heritage Foundation, would be very bad news for Jews

  By Jay Michaelson Jul 11, 2024 | 7 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 The return of Trump diplomacy, and a reckoning with the ICC: What does 2025 have in store for Israel?

  

• Emily Tamkin It’s been a dark year. The holidays are challenging. Let Isaac Bashevis Singer guide you

  

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  If members of Congress truly cared about Israel’s well-being, they would boycott Netanyahu’s speech

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  By Hadar Susskind Jul 11, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Joe Biden is beginning to look a lot like the biblical Jonah. That’s bad news for all of us

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  The party of Marine Le Pen suffered a surprising defeat, but vexing questions remain

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