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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

  Why don’t ceasefire talks ever go anywhere? Ask Netanyahu.

  To hold onto power, Netanyahu has to appease the US — without ending the war

  By Dan Perry Jul 9, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Andrew Cuomo: Why weren’t Columbia protesters brought to justice?

  The decision to drop charges against many of the protesters who occupied Hamilton Hall is a disgrace

  By Andrew M. Cuomo Jul 8, 2024 | 3 min read

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• Jodi Rudoren The latest casualty of the Israel-Hamas war is a volunteer police chaplain program in New Jersey

  

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

  

• Rob Eshman Four years after Jan. 6, pardons for rioters would be an insult — and threat — to Jews

  

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

  

• Dan Perry In interviews on Arab and Israeli TV, a tale of two completely different beliefs about the war

  

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

  

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