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Two congregations, two opinions as Torahs hit the floor at separate NYC services
Torah scrolls are treated with such reverence that on the rare occasions that they are dropped, it becomes news, at least in the Jewish media.
Orthodox slates claim nearly half of US votes in World Zionist Congress election
Canadian Jews to head to polls with concerns about safety and antisemitism
Liberal Jews in the diaspora should also take part in shaping Israel's identity - opinion
NYC’s Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has a plan to protest Trump 2.0
The rabbi of Beit Simchat Torah in Manhattan compared Trump's administration to the 30 days of mourning and detachment that follow a Jewish death.
Liberal Americans in Israel: From familiar crisis to a new vision - opinion
Torn between their liberal ideals and their deep-rooted connection to Israel, liberal Americans in Israel got caught in a crossfire, as both of their peer groups demanded them to “take sides.”
Over 30 liberal Jewish groups sign statement defending DEI as an ‘invaluable tool’
The statement acknowledges that opposition to DEI isn’t limited to conservatives but says Jews should not give up on DEI.
Canada's Trudeau to step down after new Liberal party leader named
Trudeau, 53, took office in November 2015 and won reelection twice, becoming one of Canada's longest-serving prime ministers.
Calling the attacks in the Dutch capital antisemitic is burying our heads in the sand - opinion
From Amsterdam to Sderot, the ideology is the same. It is a deep-rooted hatred for any expression of democratic and liberal values.
Israel haters have too much faith in humanity - opinion
In their worldview, it cannot be that human beings are capable of such atrocities on their own; it must be a reaction to even graver crimes committed by others.
Extreme left-wing billionaires George and Alex Soros endorse Kamala Harris
George and Alex Soros back Kamala Harris after Biden exits the 2024 race, calling for unity against Trump. Their endorsement sparks new debates on political influence.
Finding the balance: What Jewish law teaches us about avoiding political extremes? - opinion
The liberals are cursing the conservatives; the conservatives are cursing the liberals. Accusations from friends and congregants alike, seeing only the other at fault, blind to our own shortcomings.
For Western students, Israel is a code word for US imperialism - opinion
American and European institutions of higher learning harbor academics promoting the idea of the West as a sinful civilization, irremediably guilty of the most horrific crimes.
Supporting Hamas is regressive not progressive - opinion
These students are rioting on their university campuses not because they care deeply about Palestinians; most couldn’t even point Gaza out on a map
In her new book, Batya Ungar-Sargon speaks on why Jews need to rethink their alliances
Her new book applies to Jews and Israel, especially post-October 7 when American Jews were stunned by their progressive peers.
