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Gov. Gavin Newsom at the 2019 California Democratic Party State Convention at the George R. Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California. June 1, 2019. (Gage Skidmore via Wikicommons)
Posted inOpinion

Gavin Newsom just confirmed the demise of the Democratic party’s support for Israel

Emily Tamkin by Emily Tamkin March 6, 2026March 6, 2026
Sonoma State University sign
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
Posted inOpinion

Projecting the Purim story onto this war is appealing. It’s also a dangerous mistake.

by Claire E. Sufrin March 3, 2026March 3, 2026
A 23andMe test kit sits on a store shelf. (Mike Mozart via Flicker/CC BY 2.0)
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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
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Disney princesses have let us down. VeggieTales’ Esther takes the crown.

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(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb February 24, 2026February 24, 2026
Jews praying at the Western Wall
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
People in Minneapolis march against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Jan. 25. (Sharon Mollerus via Flickr, CC BY 4.0)
Posted inLetters

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
Two headstones with candles on them, seen from above
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

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