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My Jewish studies students aren’t talking about Israel or antisemitism. They told me why.

by Ilana M. Horwitz October 21, 2025October 21, 2025
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Posted inPhilanthropy

‘My favorite mitzvah’: Our readers reflect on the meaning of tzedakah

by J. Staff October 20, 2025October 21, 2025
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Posted inOpinion

It’s time for the pro-Palestinian movement to make a radical change

Dany Bahar by Dany Bahar October 20, 2025October 20, 2025
Alt-right protestors with flags
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Think the left is politically violent? Young Republicans have a wake-up call for you

Emily Tamkin by Emily Tamkin October 17, 2025October 16, 2025
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It’s time for courageous sermons. What to do about viral hate.

by J. Readers October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
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Got an extra kidney? My dad needs one.

Rachel Levin (Courtesy) by Rachel Levin October 15, 2025October 16, 2025
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‘They’re fed up’: Post-cease-fire, Israel faces an enormous political reckoning

Rob Eshman by Rob Eshman October 15, 2025October 15, 2025
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I know why leftists aren’t celebrating this cease-fire

Emily Tamkin by Emily Tamkin October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
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The hostages are home. The fight for their future is far from over

by Sam Berkman October 14, 2025October 14, 2025
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The Trump administration is targeting Jewish organizations — what are we prepared to do?

Rabbi Jay Michaelson by Rabbi Jay Michaelson October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

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