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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  Why we observe Shabbat outside an abortion clinic

  You don’t need a national stage to stand up for reproductive freedom in your community. You only need a minyan.

  By Daniel Zemel and Shira Zemel Jun 25, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Israel needs to follow through on drafting the Haredim — for the sake of its economy, not just its military

  Israel's Supreme Court unilaterally decided the government must draft Haredi Jews. The country's future depends on that decision's implementation

  By Dany Bahar Jun 25, 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 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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  Is Jamaal Bowman pro-Palestinian enough for pro-Palestinians?

  AIPAC has pumped money into a Democratic primary challenge against Bowman over his criticism of Israel — the left must rally behind him

  By Rafael Shimunov Jun 25, 2024 | 4 min read
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  ‘Does anybody question the NAACP?’: The ADL head thinks Wikipedia is biased. Is he right? 

  Jonathan Greenblatt speaks out over the site’s controversial decision to question his organization's reliability as a source

  By Rob Eshman Jun 24, 2024 | 5 min read
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  Our relatives are held hostage in Gaza. We are begging American Jews to pressure Netanyahu to make a deal now

  Instead of doing everything he can to bring our families home, Israel's prime minister is attacking us

  By Einav Zangauker, and Zahiro Shahar Mor, and Osnat Meiri, and Dani Elgarat, and Yehuda Cohen, and Shai Mozes, and Efrat Machikawa, and Ifat Kalderon, and Ayala Metzger, and Yael Or Ofek, and Maayan Sherman, and Naama Weinberg Jun 24, 2024 | 5 min read
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  As ceasefire talks continue and protests rage, here are the 5 biggest questions facing Israel

  Israel has rarely faced a situation of so much internal and external pressure

  By Dan Perry Jun 22, 2024 | 6 min read
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  Made to feel unwelcome at Pride, LGBTQ Jews will not cede joy

  Litmus tests on Israel shouldn’t shake the determination of queer Jews, writes the CEO of Keshet

  By Idit Klein Jun 22, 2024 | 3 min read
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  The American Jewish future is interfaith. It’s about time our rabbis are, too.

  At long last, a major Jewish denomination's main seminary will admit and ordain students in interfaith relationships

  By Samira Mehta Jun 21, 2024 | 4 min read
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  I’m a Louisiana Jew. The Ten Commandments get lost in translation in the new law

  Louisiana passed a law this week requiring a unique translation of the Ten Commandments displayed in every public school classroom

  By Lara Crigger Jun 21, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Wikipedia called the ADL ‘unreliable.’ It’s a wake-up call the civil rights organization badly needs

  The designation reveals long-standing contradictions in one of the most storied American civil rights organizations

  By Rob Eshman Jun 19, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Why I (finally) took down my ‘We Stand With Israel’ sign

  Not because I don’t support the Jewish state. Because not everything can be summed up in a slogan

  By Josh Katz Jun 19, 2024 | 5 min read