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I hear American Jews threatening to cut off Israeli haredim who shun army service. That would be a mistake.

Part of what it means to belong to a Jewish people is the willingness to help those with whom we disagree, writes a Modern Orthodox rabbi.

By Rabbi Yosie Levine July 25, 2024 1:00 pm

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Handing power to the next generation is hard. This week’s Torah portion argues for its necessity.

The story of every nation is the story of its leaders — and how they leave, writes the author of the forthcoming “The Torah of Leadership.”

July 24, 2024 6:01 pm

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Why Jews are excited — and nervous — about having so many Jews in the Democratic ticket mix

Despite acceptance by the political mainstream, some Jews remain on high alert.

July 23, 2024 4:57 pm

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A museum exhibit on Jewish food and humor puts the ‘borscht’ in Borscht Belt

By Andrew Silow-Carroll July 21, 2024 6:45 am

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The Knesset just voted against Palestinian statehood. Here’s all the ways that’s bad for Israel.

By David A. Halperin July 19, 2024 11:03 am

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100 years after his death, Gen Z loves Franz Kafka. Now they ought to read him, too.

By Seth Rogoff July 18, 2024 11:00 am

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In this time of great stress, it’s important to grieve

By Rabbi Diane Elliot July 11, 2024 4:24 pm

"What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine," an exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum, features Norman Mingo's 1973 cover illustration for MAD Magazine #156 depicting Alfred E. Newman as a character in "Fiddler on the Roof." (JTA Photo)

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Americana meets meshuggeneh at a museum exhibit about MAD magazine

By Andrew Silow-Carroll July 7, 2024 8:19 am

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Why the Entebbe rescue almost didn’t happen — and how Israel is still wrestling with the same tough questions 48 years later

By Ami Eden July 4, 2024 7:35 am

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When the political stakes are high, Judaism doesn’t place all the responsibility on a single charismatic leader

By Rabbi Justus Baird July 3, 2024 3:52 pm

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I hear American Jews threatening to cut off Israeli haredim who shun army service. That would be a mistake.

Handing power to the next generation is hard. This week’s Torah portion argues for its necessity.

Why Jews are excited — and nervous — about having so many Jews in the Democratic ticket mix

A museum exhibit on Jewish food and humor puts the ‘borscht’ in Borscht Belt

The Knesset just voted against Palestinian statehood. Here’s all the ways that’s bad for Israel.

100 years after his death, Gen Z loves Franz Kafka. Now they ought to read him, too.

In this time of great stress, it’s important to grieve

Americana meets meshuggeneh at a museum exhibit about MAD magazine

Why the Entebbe rescue almost didn’t happen — and how Israel is still wrestling with the same tough questions 48 years later

When the political stakes are high, Judaism doesn’t place all the responsibility on a single charismatic leader

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