Opinion

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  Politics

  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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  Opinion

  In Germany, a disturbing rise for the far right and an eerie sense of deja-vu

  To observers of Napoleon and Hitler, the results of elections in Thuringia and Saxony might seem familiar

  By Robert Zaretsky Sep 5, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  The hostage murders are a wake-up call: U.S. officials must stop enabling Netanyahu

  Biden has been claiming, for months, that a ceasefire deal is close. But his administration's approach clearly isn't working

  By Emily Tamkin Sep 4, 2024 | 4 min read

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• Jodi Rudoren The latest casualty of the Israel-Hamas war is a volunteer police chaplain program in New Jersey

  

• Jay Michaelson We can be thankful this year — and Jewish wisdom can help

  

• Rob Eshman Christmukkah is old news. This year, try merging Hanukkah with an ancient Persian holiday

  

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

  

• Dan Perry Netanyahu throws cold water on hostage deal prospects, and reminds us what a curse he is for Israel

  

• Emily Tamkin It’s been a dark year. The holidays are challenging. Let Isaac Bashevis Singer guide you

  

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  Opinion

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  By Meg Keene Sep 1, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

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  Opinion

  The murder of the hostages may be a pivot point for a deal

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  By Dan Perry Sep 1, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Six more hostages are dead. It’s time for all American Jews to join the opposition.

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  By Rob Eshman Sep 1, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Thanks to his mother, we are all sitting shiva for Hersh Goldberg-Polin

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  By Sruli Fruchter Sep 1, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  How Rabbi Michael Lerner merged spirituality and social justice and influenced a generation of progressives

  The founder of Tikkun, who coined the term 'politics of meaning' was a prophet for our time

  By Jay Michaelson Aug 30, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  With the death of Rabbi Michael Lerner, looking back on Tikkun magazine

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  By Andrew Esensten Aug 30, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Opinion

  For Jewish students at McGill like me, our return to campus is filled with dread

  The Canadian university is home to regular pro-Palestinian protests, often with virulent antisemitic rhetoric

  By Sophie Block Aug 29, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  West Bank, the next feared flashpoint, was there all along

  With a large Israeli operation in Jenin and Tulkarm, the West Bank is seething

  By Dan Perry Aug 28, 2024 | 4 min read