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A Bisl Torah — If They’re Not Ready
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The philosopher Maimonides explains that if someone asks you for forgiveness, you should be open to their heartfelt apology. But this isn’t always realistic.
Print Issue: Education for Jewish Endurance | August 14, 2026
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Education for Jewish Endurance
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Taking the Gloves Off: New Initiative Says ‘Enough’ to the Boycott of Israeli Academics
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A Look Back at Israel’s Concert History — and When the Big Acts Might Return
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For decades, the world’s biggest musical acts brought their concert tours through Israel: Michael Jackson, Madonna, U2, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Alanis Morissette, Rihanna and Rage Against the Machine.
Why Diaspora Jews Should Care About a New Haredi Political Voice
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The Haredi Public Party was created because the Haredi public deserves more than excuses, Israeli society deserves more than permanent confrontation, and the Jewish people deserve an Israel capable of reconciling Torah, responsibility and national unity.