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

  Why Jewish voter turnout matters in this election

  Razor-thin margins in swing states make every Jewish vote count

  By Halie Soifer Oct 23, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Letters

  After Sinwar’s death, is war really over?

  National Chairman of Americans For a Safe Israel responds to author's thoughts

  By Moshe Phillips Oct 22, 2024 | < 1 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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  What if Sinwar had come out with his hands up?

  Had he surrendered, Hamas' Scarface would have posed greater problems for Israel and the West.

  By Allan Ripp Oct 22, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  I tracked anti-Jewish extremism for 25 years. Reelecting Trump will make it worse

  Trump fueled a 'tsunami' of antisemitism, and anti-Jewish hate in America will increase if he wins again

  By Rita Katz Oct 21, 2024 | 4 min read
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  This election, the Jewish commitment to human rights is on the ballot

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  By Robert Bank Oct 21, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

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  By Jeremy Levin Oct 21, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

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  Opinion

  Shirel Golan survived the Nova massacre but died by suicide. Online denial may be to blame

  One year after Oct. 7, young women who survived face campaigns that deny sexual violence

  By Meredith Jacobs Oct 21, 2024 | 3 min read
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  How to celebrate Simchat Torah when our hearts are weighed down by grief

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  By Danielle Berrin Oct 18, 2024 | 5 min read
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  A nationalist religious group has swelled the ranks of Israel’s military

  The Hardal support Gaza settlement, violent West Bank settlers and ‘revenge’ against Palestinians

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