Yosef I. Abramowitz
By Yosef I. Abramowitz
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Opinion When Kamala Came for Shabbat Dinner
They walked in like so many other Shabbat guests who we’ve had the pleasure of hosting. Our home in Jerusalem before Corona was always buzzing with great Shabbat conversations, our table more often than not surrounded by local friends, African dignitaries, and American politicians. While we’ve hosted many Members of Congress, Kamala Harris was our…
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Opinion Why Israel Is Failing Green Test
There is a Jewish blessing when one is in the rare presence of a national leader. But what is the blessing when the single largest gathering of world leaders in history — 150 in one day — come together outside Paris with soaring rhetoric and promises to fight the devastating effects of climate change? Paris…
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Opinion Troubling Questions for Putin’s Russia
With his landslide victory in last week’s presidential elections Russian President Vladimir Putin has tightened his already firm grip on the reins of power. Putin took more than 70% of the vote and faced no serious opposition. Putin’s margin of victory reflects his widespread popularity, fueled by an economic rebound and the perception that he…
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