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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  The most antisemitic university president you’ve never heard of

  Johns Hopkins University must remove Isaiah Bowman from a place of honor

  By Sanford Jacoby, and Laurel Leff, and Paige Glotzer Oct 17, 2024 | 6 min read
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  No, Trump did not bring peace to the Middle East

  Despite his claims, Trump’s policies only fueled regional instability

  By Dalia Dassa Kaye Oct 17, 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 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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  I’m Manhattan’s district attorney. This is how I’m combatting antisemitism

  More money, more staff and targeting criminal conduct at campus protests

  By Alvin Bragg Oct 17, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Sinwar’s death is a chance for Israel to declare victory and pivot in Gaza

  Netanyahu should give amnesty to those holding hostages, take the lead in rebuilding Gaza and form a national unity government

  By Dan Perry Oct 17, 2024 | 3 min read
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  A Jewish and former Democratic congressman’s case for electing Donald Trump in 2024

  The Republican nominee is the right choice for a dangerous world, writes a politician who served Florida’s 20th congressional district from 1993 until 2005.

  By Peter Deutsch Oct 16, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Building a sukkah doesn’t make sense this year in Asheville. But we can see the stars already.

  Many people in Asheville are living in temporary dwellings out of necessity after Hurricane Helene

  By Joanie Terrizzi Oct 16, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  Pope Francis owes Jews an apology

  His Oct. 7 comments revived an antisemitic New Testament slander

  By Rabbi Avi Shafran Oct 16, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Opinion

  The US pressure on aid is really about a deeper anger with Netanyahu

  There’s no evidence Gazans are starving, but no evidence of a strategy, either

  By Dan Perry Oct 16, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  5 ways to bring Blacks and Jews back together

  Severing the historic Black-Jewish alliance over Israel only serves our common enemies

  By Van Jones Oct 16, 2024 | 4 min read
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  Opinion

  Why I couldn’t pray this Yom Kippur

  Repenting for individual sins seemed too small in the face of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon

  By Amy Eilberg Oct 15, 2024 | 3 min read
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  With Hezbollah and Iran, war is Israel’s only reasonable option

  Iran and Hezbollah are existential threats to Israel. Military means are the best way to guarantee Israel’s safety

  By Sruli Fruchter Oct 15, 2024 | 3 min read