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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

  I ran Israel’s largest company. Here’s why I support Kamala Harris

  Kamala Harris is better for Israel, healthcare and democracy

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

  This remarkable story will help us dance on Simchat Torah

  One year after Oct. 7, look to our shoes

  By Areyah Kaltmann Oct 21, 2024 | 3 min read

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• Jodi Rudoren The latest casualty of the Israel-Hamas war is a volunteer police chaplain program in New Jersey

  

• Jay Michaelson We can be thankful this year — and Jewish wisdom can help

  

• Rob Eshman Celebrating Christmukkah? There’s a food for that.

  

• 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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