Ideas

A Jewish and former Democratic congressman’s case for electing Donald Trump in 2024

The Republican nominee is the right choice for a dangerous world, writes a politician who served Florida’s 20th congressional district from 1993 until 2005.

Ideas

An Israeli-American activist’s case for electing Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz “share my values,” including around keeping Israel safe, writes an organizer for the Hostages Families Forum.

Ideas

Building a sukkah doesn’t make sense this year in Asheville. But we can see the stars already.

Many people in Asheville are living in temporary dwellings out of necessity after Hurricane Helene.

I realized the depth of my Israeli trauma after a rocket exploded while I was circumcising a baby

For the sake of Israel, it’s time to retire the word ‘Zionism’

From snout to tail, a 3,000-year history of Jews and the pig

In this Jewish season of forgiveness, I’m asking for permission

In 2013, I started AtoneNet, a space for public ritual confession. Here’s why I’m shutting it down.

One year after Oct. 7, a Yom Kippur ritual of communal mourning takes on fresh meaning

I used to cringe at Rosh Hashanah ‘blessings’ cursing our enemies. Not this year.

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