Opinion

• 
  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
• 
  Opinion

  Take it from someone who’s both Black and Jewish: Ta-Nehisi Coates weaponizes race to spread antisemitism

  No, it’s not racist to speak out against The Message.

  By David Christopher Kaufman Oct 15, 2024 | 4 min read
• 
  Opinion

  The Haredi draft exemption is tearing Israel apart

  As Israelis mark Oct. 7 anniversary, Haredi still won’t serve

  By Dan Perry Oct 15, 2024 | 4 min read

Columnists View All

• 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?

  

The Latest

• 
  Opinion

  What “Nobody Wants This” gets wrong about interfaith relationships today

  Conversion is not the only path, and many mixed-faith couples raise Jewish children

  By Edmund Case Oct 15, 2024 | 4 min read
• 
  Opinion

  For the sake of Israel, it’s time to retire the word ‘Zionism’

  Two professors at Case Western Reserve University urge a linguistic solution to tensions on college campuses

  By Alanna E. Cooper and Sharona Hoffman Oct 14, 2024 | 5 min read
• 
  Opinion

  Why do American Jews and Christians lack empathy for Palestinians?

  Jews and Christians fought for freedom and equality, just not for my people

  By Daoud Kuttab Oct 14, 2024 | 4 min read
• 
  Opinion

  I’m a Jew of color. Ta-Nehisi Coates can’t apply US lessons to Israel.

  The history of conquest and oppression in the Holy Land is infinitely more complicated than it is in the US

  By Yirmiyahu Danzig Oct 11, 2024 | 5 min read
• 
  Opinion

  Forgiveness has its limits: a Yom Kippur reflection on justice

  What Jewish texts might say about this year’s sins and sinners

  By Dan Perry Oct 11, 2024 | 3 min read
• 
  Opinion

  Atoning during a war feels impossible. Instead, resolve to do better

  Yom Kippur offers a chance to start anew, even when you can't shake off the weight of what's past

  By Unitha Cherry Oct 11, 2024 | 2 min read
• 
  Opinion

  If you’re a Jew who has turned your back on Israel, Yom Kippur is the time to return

  The Kol Nidre prayer provides a path back for those lured away

  By Elisha Wiesel Oct 11, 2024 | 3 min read
• 
  Opinion

  On Yom Kippur, my brother-in-law is still a hostage. How do I atone for that? 

  Our failure to free the hostages is an ongoing sin

  By Moshe Emilio Lavi Oct 11, 2024 | 4 min read
• 
  Opinion

  Netanyahu’s government is serving Iran’s strategy — not fighting it

  Israel’s poor leadership undermines the impact of its astonishing victories 

  By Ephraim Sneh Oct 10, 2024 | 3 min read