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Opinion The hostages in Gaza need our empathy, not our hot takes
There are enough politicians, policymakers and experts crafting sophisticated arguments for Israel’s next moves. For the rest of us, empathy demands more of our attention
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Fast Forward Most New Yorkers link rise in antisemitism to war in Gaza and favor strong condemnation of Hamas
The Siena College monthly survey of New Yorkers shows support for Israel’s battle against Hamas in Gaza
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News In Jerusalem, a market blooms to help Gaza-area farmers hit hard by the war
"It's not just about buying fruits and vegetables," one customer said. It's "to support not only farmers but each other"
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Israel Therapy Israel Therapy: Should I sign onto an open letter calling for a cease-fire?
A checklist to help you think through signing anything to do with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Fast Forward Rep. Becca Balint becomes first Jewish member of Congress to call for cease-fire
'For the good of Palestinians and Israelis, a lasting bilateral cease-fire can only work if Hamas does not continue to rule in Gaza,' the Vermont Democrat said
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News ‘House of horrors’: Shaken and tearful, a dozen New York politicians visit the devastation at a kibbutz near Gaza
The 12 Democrats said they are committed to sharing what they saw with their constituents
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Fast Forward An Israeli rabbi says he won’t eat until the Red Cross visits hostages in Gaza
Referencing a Talmudic teaching, Rabbi Avidan Freedman also drew a circle around himself, and vowed to stay within it until his demands were met
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News Massive rally for Israel brings message of solidarity to Washington
Many in the crowd on the National Mall broke out in chants of 'no cease-fire,' while others called for peace
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Fast Forward Why some Satmar Hasidic leaders endorsed Zohran Mamdani as mayor, stunning many Jewish voters
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Culture Mamdani’s first statement on antisemitism as mayor-elect got some weird pushback
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News How Mamdani became New York’s next mayor, with Jews divided between fierce opposition and fiery support
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Culture Mamdani quoted Eugene Debs in his victory speech — there’s a long Jewish history there
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Opinion Why a concert hall should be the last place for a protest — particularly an antisemitic one like this
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Looking Forward What Hailey Bieber smoothies and instant matzo ball soup reveal about American Jewish taste
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Culture Mamdani’s first statement on antisemitism as mayor-elect got some weird pushback
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Film & TV On the trail of a priceless dove, a group of Palestinians and Israelis find that peace is for the birds
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