American Jews have never been more divided. At the DNC, unity is back on the table
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Many Jews feel isolated in this time of conflict — but it doesn't need to be that way
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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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