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Community I Used To Be Israeli Cartoonist Avi Katz’s Boss — And His Firing Was A Travesty
A version of this article originally appeared in Plus61J, an Australian-Jewish publication. In a democracy, the media is responsible for providing the public with the information and context it needs to make informed political decisions. Last week, when The Jerusalem Post terminated its relationship with veteran illustrator and political cartoonist Avi Katz, it revealed that…
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Community Stop Treating Israel Like A Black-And-White Issue
It’s jarring, frustrating and fruitless the way people determine that all things are either black or white, good or bad, right or wrong. Nearly everyone, it seems, has a side, a cause, an oppressor and a victim. And if you don’t agree — completely — not only are you wrong, but you are also one…
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Opinion Why These Orthodox Jews Are Fighting For Muslim Rights
An intriguing alliance, ad hoc but no less notable for the fact, took place in Israel’s Knesset recently. Two Haredi parties, United Torah Judaism and Shas, came to the defense of the Joint List of Arab parties to block a bill that would ban religious institutions from using loudspeakers. The legislation was clearly aimed at…
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The Schmooze Sacha Baron Cohen Also Duped GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz – And He’s Thrilled
Sacha Baron Cohen strikes again. Matt Gaetz, GOP representative, confirms that he, too, joins the legions of congressmen that have been duped by Sacha Baron Cohen. The comedian has been posing as a journalist and has tricked multiple politicians, including Sarah Palin and Judge Roy Moore, for his upcoming show Who is America?. The Daily…
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Community My Father Was A Reagan Appointee. Now, I’m Politically — And Religiously — Homeless.
Years ago, I came to the conclusion that, as a Jew, I am religiously homeless. While I am not very observant, I feel very Jewish — I just don’t perform all the rituals or believe in many of the archaic rules. But at the same time, I am unabashedly pro-Israel and believe that Jerusalem is…
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Fast Forward National Council Of Jewish Women Relocating To DC, CEO Departing
The National Council of Jewish Women will relocate their headquarters from New York to DC this September. NCJW announced in a press release on Wednesday that the move will “better position the organization for its critical policy and advocacy work advancing social and economic justice for women, children, and families.” NCJW CEO Nancy Kaufman will…
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Opinion Do We Have A Moral Obligation To Break Bread With Trump Supporters?
Since before the election, we’ve all heard periodic calls for dialogue between those who support Trump and his policies, and those who do not. The most recent wave, in anticipation of the July 4 holiday, included a tweet by author Stephen King instructing progressives and Trump voters to hug so that we can “all be…
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News This Jewish Republican Might Just Flip His New Jersey District – To Blue
Seth Grossman is doing a great Donald Trump impression. But will it get him elected? Grossman, 69, is the Republican candidate for a seat in the U.S. House in a southern New Jersey district. In recent weeks he’s gained national attention for making Trumpian tactics the core of his campaign, decrying “diversity,” mocking Kwanzaa and…
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