Opinion

• Books

  What I learned when a Brooklyn bookstore canceled a discussion of Judaism over my Zionism

  The upside of the unpleasant experience, writes Andy Bachman: being reminded of the power of friendship and old-fashioned debate

  By Rabbi Andy Bachman

  4 min read
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  Politics

  Kamala Harris wants to support Israel, and Palestinians. It will be even harder than it seems

  Sure, Israelis overwhelmingly don't want an independent Palestinian state. Can Harris square the circle?

  By Dan Perry Aug 23, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Politics

  Kamala Harris did the impossible, and said exactly the right thing about Israel and Gaza

  The Democratic candidate finally spoke about her position on Israel's war against Hamas — and revealed her pragmatism

  By Rob Eshman Aug 23, 2024 | 3 min read

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• Jay Michaelson Being Jewish in America today feels like walking multiple tightropes at once

  

• Rob Eshman My brother-in-law’s kibbutz weathered Oct. 7. Then came the Iranian missile strikes

  

• Nora Berman Zohran Mamdani is right about what ‘intifada’ means — well, kind of

  

• Dan Perry Might Iran become Trump’s Iraq? Americans are wary — but shouldn’t be

  

• Emily Tamkin Israeli leaders are using Holocaust comparisons to justify attacks on Iran. Is that kosher?

  

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  Politics

  Not just about defeating Trump: Why Kamala Harris is the next president that Jews need

  I couldn't be more excited to vote for Harris in November — here's why you should feel the same way

  By Halie Soifer Aug 22, 2024 | 4 min read
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  By Carly Pildis Aug 22, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Politics

  American Jews have never been more divided. At the DNC, unity is back on the table

  Political differences have caused rifts in our community since Oct. 7. The DNC is a reminder that our pluralism is our strength

  By Emily Tamkin Aug 21, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  Some far-left groups at DNC who protest US aid to Israel also defend dictators

  'Anti-imperialist' leftist groups who organized many anti-Israel protests have also denied human rights abuses around the globe

  By Nadav Ziv Aug 21, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  If Israel cannot curb the horrific abuse of Palestinian detainees in its prisons, international tribunals will

  It's a very dangerous moment for human rights in Israel, and Israeli leaders could be held liable

  By Udi Ofer Aug 21, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  Netanyahu says he’s ready to accept a ceasefire deal. If only we could actually trust him.

  Israel's prime minister has lost the trust of his public — and even his one-time allies are tiring of his deflections

  By Dan Perry Aug 20, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  Israel keeps retrieving dead hostages, and American Jews keep avoiding political action

  The American Jewish world shows concern for the hostages’ plight but doesn't want to spend political capital to force the issue

  By Eliana Padwa Aug 20, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  I teach Holocaust studies, like Tim Walz. Here’s what we can learn from his approach

  The vice presidential candidate’s master’s thesis, asking whether the lessons of the Holocaust are universal or particular, raised questions that are familiar to educators today, writes a Chicago-area high school teacher

  By Michael Soffer Aug 19, 2024 | 4 min read