Politics

Post-debate dilemma: Who’s better for Israel? Harris or Trump?

September 22, 2024

I still have significant reservations, and I truly wish these weren’t the only two candidates running, but Harris will be getting my vote. 

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How to fight antisemitism

July 28, 2024

The resurgence of antisemitism in the 21st century has been unnerving and dangerous, but it shouldn’t come as a surprise, writes Bari Weiss.

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A Saudi “day after” plan for Gaza

June 17, 2024

Israel is losing the war with Hamas in Gaza. But there’s a way out. The answer lies to the east – in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

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Where’s the antisemitism?

April 6, 2024

Our family recently spent two weeks in the U.S. So, you’re probably wondering whether we experienced any of the antisemitism that’s been reported.

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My vote for Jerusalem city council

February 25, 2024

Elections are coming up in Jerusalem this week. Here’s who I’m voting for: The Jerusalem Union, headed by Yossi Havilio.

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First-hand report of antisemitism at The New School

January 27, 2024

Jonathan Telsin, a 21-year-old trumpet player from Tel Aviv, has been living in New York City where he’s studying jazz at The New School. Then Oct. 7 happened.

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I was that guy

January 13, 2024

We’ve all seen that person. The one who feels unwell at a concert or a public event. On a recent Shabbat, I was the guy on the floor.

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War and new life

December 31, 2023

A story about war and grandparenting as we welcome into the world our granddaughter Roni Maayan, born to Merav and Gabe.

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Betrayal

November 19, 2023

“Betrayal.” That’s how Shimrit Meir described her feelings following the surge of antisemitic speeches, letters, marches and violence since October 7.

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“Busha”

August 13, 2023

For 31 weeks straight, protesters have been chanting “busha!” – embarrassment. Mostly, we yelled “busha” at the govt. Now it’s me that’s embarrassed – for my country.

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