Opinion

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  Opinion

  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

  Biden’s ‘West Wing’ moment, and its profound Talmudic resonance

  After looking at the numbers, the president finally decided he was satisfied with his portion

  By Jodi Rudoren Jul 21, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Joe Biden was a remarkable president for Israel — and very likely the last of his kind

  Future Democratic presidents are unlikely to look as kindly on Israel as Biden did, no matter what Netanyahu's government would have you think

  By Dan Perry Jul 21, 2024 | 3 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 Just about every interpretation of Trump’s narrow election victory is wrong

  

• 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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  By Jay Michaelson Jul 18, 2024 | 4 min read
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