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The Holocaust is exaggerated in pop culture. That makes it hard for educators like me to teach the truth.

Holocaust education’s dependence on pop culture lessens its effectiveness, writes a public school Holocaust educator.

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The Ben & Jerry’s boycott is not an attack on Israel. It is protesting a specific policy.

Those who claim that a protest against the occupation is a frontal attack on Israel itself are making a mistake, a board member of Americans for Peace Now writes.

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My ex-Orthodox life isn’t glamorous, but my story should be told

“My Unorthodox Life” promotes harmful stereotypes of those who leave their religious families.

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I helped organize the Washington rally against antisemitism. It wasn’t perfect, but it was necessary.

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Jewish tradition celebrates the rhythm of nature. What happens when it’s thrown off balance?

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Baseball Can Handle Orthodox Jewish Players If They Reach the Big Leagues. Here’s Why.

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Enough with the ‘Ex-Orthodox’ Drama. Many Who Leave Learn to Separate Dysfunction from Judaism.

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Baseball can handle Orthodox Jewish players if they make it to the big leagues. Here’s why.

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Enough with the ‘ex-Orthodox’ drama. Those who leave can learn to separate dysfunction from Judaism.

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Jerusalem is a thriving city. Why on Tisha B’Av do we mourn its destruction?

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