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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  Politics

  Almost all voting groups shifted toward Trump, except American Jews. Why?

  It should come as no surprise Harris won the Jewish vote by a huge margin 

  By Rob Eshman Nov 6, 2024 | 3 min read
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  Politics

  Trump’s reelection is a disaster. But it could also save the Middle East

  In a region resistant to diplomacy, Trump's strongarming approach might prove to be exactly what's needed

  By Dan Perry Nov 6, 2024 | 4 min read

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

  

• Dan Perry Houthis could have killed Israeli children. Israel can’t quell the Islamist threat alone

  

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

  

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