Opinion

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  How Biden embodies Jewish concepts of strength — while Trump makes a mockery of them

  In encouraging an outmoded embrace of masculinity, Trump has fashioned a hollow fascimile of strength

  By Jay Michaelson

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  Jewish Republicans are smearing Kamala Harris as anti-Israel. Here’s why you shouldn’t buy it

  Harris and her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, have a strong pro-Israel and pro-Jewish record

  By Rob Eshman Jul 22, 2024 | 3 min read
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  What I learned about Doug Emhoff by traveling with him to Auschwitz

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