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Posted inLetters

Mayor Lurie gets it wrong. Don’t ignore genocide experts. AIPAC’s failure.

by J. Readers March 5, 2026March 5, 2026
Keir Starmer
Posted inOpinion

Jewish educators must go beyond slogans and statements — even when it comes to war with Iran

David Bryfman by David Bryfman March 4, 2026March 4, 2026
Girls in Purim costumes
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Projecting the Purim story onto this war is appealing. It’s also a dangerous mistake.

by Claire E. Sufrin March 3, 2026March 3, 2026
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When exploring ancestry risks family privacy: Lessons from the 23andMe hack

Danielle Sobkin (Courtesy) by Danielle Sobkin February 26, 2026February 26, 2026
Posted inFirst Person

Disney princesses have let us down. VeggieTales’ Esther takes the crown.

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb February 24, 2026February 24, 2026
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Posted inOpinion

7 years in prison for praying at the Western Wall? Netanyahu’s coalition is threatening a war on Jewish unity.

by Rabbi Rick Jacobs and Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal February 24, 2026February 24, 2026
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Thank you, Dr. Saliman. More on state Sen. Wiener. March with others but defend Israel.

by J. Readers February 20, 2026February 20, 2026
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We backed Birthright. Now it’s time for more big ideas for a post-Oct. 7 world.

by Jeffrey Solomon and Charles Bronfman February 20, 2026February 20, 2026
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Posted inFirst Person

A cemetery photo assignment brought me back to my grandparents

Aaron Levy-Wolins by Aaron Levy-Wolins February 12, 2026February 12, 2026
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show
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Bad Bunny, not the Blue Square, offered the Super Bowl vision American Jews need to thrive

headshot of a younger man in glasses by Hen Mazzig February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

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