Opinion

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  Trump’s reelection is devastating American Jews. Our tradition tells us how we should begin to move forward

  The future for the US looks bleak. But individuals — and communities — still have power

  By Emily Tamkin Nov 6, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Trump wants prayer in schools. The Bible tells us how dangerous that is

  Monotheistic societies have spread intolerance and violence throughout the ages

  By Robert Alter Nov 16, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Will Trump’s efforts to fight antisemitism help degrade democracy?

  Jews should worry about the extent to which claims of fighting antisemitism might contribute to the suppression of free speech

  By Emily Tamkin Nov 15, 2024 | 4 min read

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• Jodi Rudoren How a cup of coffee keeps one man feeling close to the hostages in Gaza

  

• Jay Michaelson Once again, I’m an outsider in America — like liberal Jews always were

  

• Rob Eshman Trump’s first picks are die-hard Israel supporters, mocking the pro-Palestinian protest vote

  

• Nora Berman Since Oct. 7, my daughter has become anti-Israel, and I’m grieving

  

• Dan Perry After years of stalling, Netanyahu will finally face a courtroom — and, just maybe, a reckoning

  

• Emily Tamkin Will Trump’s efforts to fight antisemitism help degrade democracy?

  

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  I studied in Amsterdam — the antisemitic violence there doesn’t surprise me

  A graduate of the University of Amsterdam recalls an atmosphere of closed-mindedness and vitriol

  By Mia Faye Kreindler Nov 15, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Mike Huckabee’s old-school Christian Zionism is bad news for anyone who wants Middle East peace

  Understanding Huckabee's theology is crucial to understanding the specific dangers of his vision

  By Tristan Sturm Nov 15, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Like our patriarch Abraham, American Jews face 10 post-election tests of our values

  We must respect different opinions, remember we were slaves in Egypt and lead by example

  By Rabbi Julie Roth Nov 14, 2024 | 4 min read
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  As ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee could derail Trump’s plans for the Middle East

  Huckabee supports Israeli annexation of the West Bank — which would immediately stall efforts to expand the Abraham Accords

  By Alex Lederman Nov 13, 2024 | 5 min read
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  After years of stalling, Netanyahu will finally face a courtroom — and, just maybe, a reckoning

  Netanyahu's corruption trial has dragged on for more than four years. For the first time, he's about to be forced to testify in it

  By Dan Perry Nov 13, 2024 | 3 min read
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  As Israel faces off against France, the true battle will be taking place off the field

  Thousands of police will be on hand for a soccer match in a stadium that will be less than half-full

  By Robert Zaretsky Nov 13, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Trump’s first picks are die-hard Israel supporters, mocking the pro-Palestinian protest vote

  Trump's first picks include Mike Huckabee, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Mike Waltz, Elise Stefanik and John Ratcliffe

  By Rob Eshman Nov 13, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Voters elected Hitler because they liked his fascist promise. Trump’s reelection repeats that history

  The failures of a campaign run on the argument that Trump embodies authoritarian principles are telling, and tragic

  By Peter Fritzsche Nov 12, 2024 | 4 min read
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  In violent attack on Israelis in Amsterdam, an alarming cultural omen

  Across the world, people are fundamentally misunderstanding what 'complicity' means

  By Nadav Ziv Nov 9, 2024 | 4 min read