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Op-Ed: Embracing public Judaism

The Fourth of July should inspire American Jews to draw on their religious traditions when engaging in the public square, writes Rabbi Jill Jacobs. Read more »

Op-Ed: Bernie Madoff’s next trial

Bernard Madoff has been sentenced to 150 years in prison, but now he must face a heavenly trial, writes Ron Wolfson. Read more »

Op-Ed: Jews should confront racism in Israel, too

Jewish leaders should not limit their condemnation of far-right politicians to Europe; they should object to the far right in Israel, too, writes the director of international relations at the Association for Civil Rights in Israel. Read more »

Op-Ed: Governments must open eyes to hate crimes

The Holocaust museum tragedy is a clarion call for governments to respond more vigorously to crimes fueled by intolerance and discrimination, says Paul LeGendre of Human Rights First. Read more »

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Op-Ed: Action, not talk, is needed on Holocaust restitution

The nations that benefited from the victimization of Jewish communities must make amends now, B'nai B'rith official Daniel S. Mariaschin writes, as the time to turn bromides to action is fleeting. Read more »

Op-Ed: Speak out on health-care reform

Now is the time for the Jewish community to act upon shared principles in health care, write William Daroff and Hadar Susskind. Read more »

Op-Ed: Act to stop a nuclear-armed Iran

Preventing a nuclear-armed Iran must become a priority of the highest order for the American Jewish community, writes a top official for the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Read more »

What will our grandchildren say?

As Israel celebrates its 61st year of independence, a look back with pride and wonderment and a look ahead with hope from the chairman of the Jewish Agency's board of governors. Read more »

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