Jewish Groups Respond to Human Rights Watch Report
Several Jewish groups condemned the April 27 Human Rights Watch (HRW) report accusing Israel of apartheid.
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I don’t believe there’s such a thing as a wasted prayer.
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What I witnessed during the next couple of hours was a beautiful expression of community spirit.
Former CIA Head Criticized for Tweeting That Jews Should Be “Empathetic Champions” of Palestinians
John Brennan, the former CIA director during the Obama administration, is being criticized for tweeting on April 28 that Jews should be “empathetic champions” of Palestinian rights.
Israel Could Be a ‘Superpower of Goodness,’ Says Presidential Hopeful Yosef Abramowitz
“I have but one ideological ax to grind, which is the climate,” Abramowitz says
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The anti-Bibi block is so fervent it’s willing to overlook deeply entrenched ideological differences.
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Jewish Schools in London Shaken by Sexual Abuse Allegations
Two of London’s most prestigious Jewish schools are in turmoil after they were implicated on a website for Brits to share their stories of sexual abuse.
Harvard Event Highlights Power of Stories to Combat Hate
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"We can’t wait for disaster to happen… when we have the tools at our disposal.”
The Renewal and Remembrance of Spring
Because of Addison’s act of remembrance, Ella’s family members were given holy space.
Birthright Israel to Resume Trips in May
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Eligibility is limited to individuals from the United States between the ages of 18 and 32 who are vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from the coronavirus.
Despite COVID Restrictions, Antisemitism Barely Decreased in US in 2020, ADL Says
The number of antisemitic assaults fell sharply, however, and for the first time in three years, no one was killed in an antisemitic attack.
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The Jewish Journal Post-Pandemic: On Coming Out Ahead
When we return to print, we want to do it better.
Satirical Semite: The Missing Goat
Apart from the camp being taken over by deadly animals, the grounds would soon be ready for action next summer.
The Natanz Attack Gets the U.S. Closer to a Better Iran...
There are even more obstacles in the path of a new agreement, which makes most Israelis very happy.
Explaining the Math of Israel’s Complicated Coalitions
The somewhat complicated and confusing political situation in Israel and the ways in which the current logjam can be resolved.
Beverly Hills, What a Thrill
I still feel protective of the city that took in my family and me, along with tens of thousands of fellow Iranian Jews, some of us survivors of the Iran-Iraq War.
Unscrolled, Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Finding the God
When we come to the line “Do not lie with a male the lyings of woman; it is an abhorrence,” will I be up to the job?
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East Jerusalem Clashes Are Worst Violence in Years
Ongoing protests directly outside Old City of Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate since the start of Ramadan have left over 100 injured, and dozens arrested
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My Memories of Rabbi Morley T. Feinstein
He so loved learning — and it showed in his brilliant scholarship.
Human Rights Watch Exploits Its Mission for Hate
The Jewish state became a primary target for the post-colonialists, including Roth.
Climate Action Has Never Made Me Feel More Jewish
I need both Jewish and environmental values to sustain my work.
Recognizing Armenian Genocide Was Long Overdue, But It’s Not Enough
America has been on the wrong side of history for over a century.
Curious Times Episode 23: A Trial for Halimi and a Beautiful Story
Three stories on my mind: Halimi, an Israeli miracle, and a community story.
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Herby, nutty, crispy, earthy, tangy Za’atar is the quintessential seasoning of the Israeli kitchen.
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David Laskin Breaks New Ground in ‘What Sammy Knew’
The striking similarities between “What Sammy Knew” and today’s social movements are unmistakable.
Israeli and Palestinian Films Face Off for Oscar
In the short films category, both the Israeli and Palestinian entries have placed among the five finalists, no small feat in a field of 174 competitors.
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Compassionate eating is not just a virtue, it’s a commandment.
Table for Five: Tazria-Metzora
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