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Fast Forward Survey: Large majority of Israeli Jews want Haredim to serve in the military
Experts say debate over the long standing exemption could topple Netanyahu’s government
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Culture How Yiddish slogans captured a controversial cover story — and the precarious state of American Jews
The Atlantic's new issue features a deep dive into American antisemitism. Its cover tells a slightly different story
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Opinion A penetrating new book asks: What does it mean to be Jewish, especially now?
In 'To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People,' Harvard professor Noah Feldman turns his professional gaze on himself
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News With UNRWA under attack over Oct. 7 ties, debate escalates over whether aid agency for Palestinians is a lifeline or threat
The aid agency has long been seen by Palestinians as a vital service provider, and by Israelis as an abettor of Palestinian rejection of Israel
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Fast Forward Freed Israeli hostage Mia Schem invited to attend Biden’s State of the Union
‘We must continue to fight to get them home,’ said House Speaker Mike Johnson, who invited Schem and the parents of 22-year-old hostage Omar Neutra
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News A rally for Jews who reject the war but not Israel
This is a place, said one organizer of the Israelis for Peace protest, to 'mourn for both sides'
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Fast Forward Vice President Harris cheered for calling for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza
Kamala Harris added that it should last ‘at least for the next six weeks’ to get hostages out and humanitarian aid into Gaza
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News Wartime wildflowers draw few visitors: ‘Now all their red makes me think of is blood’
Israelis flock to makeshift memorials for those killed at the Nova music festival instead
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