Opinion

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  Jewish law has always been clear: Emergency abortions are an essential right

  It's possible to believe that religion shouldn't influence our laws, and to acknowledge that it does

  By Samira Mehta

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  Opinion

  Jewish law says we must wait for justice. For abortion rights, the cost of that wait is too high

  The Supreme Court today granted temporary relief to those terrified of further cuts to abortion access — but it's not enough

  By Emily Tamkin Jun 27, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Today’s antisemitism will not end when the war in Gaza does

  The normalization of antisemitism in society is redefining how Jews will exist in the world

  By Sruli Fruchter Jun 27, 2024 | 4 min read

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• Emily Tamkin Trump’s crusade against Columbia is ripped straight from Hungary’s anti-Soros playbook

  

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  Politics

  What would Donald Trump do in Gaza?

  Some critics of the Biden administration say there's no difference between the two candidates on Israel policy. They're dead wrong.

  By Jay Michaelson Jun 27, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Instead of making LGBTQ+ Jews scared of Pride, we should inspire them to march no matter what

  Queer Jews are uniquely equipped to face the challenging context Pride celebrations are taking place in this year

  By Mordechai Levovitz Jun 27, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Violence in LA demands an answer: No more protests in front of houses of worship

  Leaders must take action now to prevent the next Pico-Robertson melee

  By Rob Eshman Jun 25, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Why we observe Shabbat outside an abortion clinic

  You don’t need a national stage to stand up for reproductive freedom in your community. You only need a minyan.

  By Daniel Zemel and Shira Zemel Jun 25, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Israel needs to follow through on drafting the Haredim — for the sake of its economy, not just its military

  Israel's Supreme Court unilaterally decided the government must draft Haredi Jews. The country's future depends on that decision's implementation

  By Dany Bahar Jun 25, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Politics

  Is Jamaal Bowman pro-Palestinian enough for pro-Palestinians?

  AIPAC has pumped money into a Democratic primary challenge against Bowman over his criticism of Israel — the left must rally behind him

  By Rafael Shimunov Jun 25, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  ‘Does anybody question the NAACP?’: The ADL head thinks Wikipedia is biased. Is he right? 

  Jonathan Greenblatt speaks out over the site’s controversial decision to question his organization's reliability as a source

  By Rob Eshman Jun 24, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  Our relatives are held hostage in Gaza. We are begging American Jews to pressure Netanyahu to make a deal now

  Instead of doing everything he can to bring our families home, Israel's prime minister is attacking us

  By Einav Zangauker, and Zahiro Shahar Mor, and Osnat Meiri, and Dani Elgarat, and Yehuda Cohen, and Shai Mozes, and Efrat Machikawa, and Ifat Kalderon, and Ayala Metzger, and Yael Or Ofek, and Maayan Sherman, and Naama Weinberg Jun 24, 2024 | 5 min read