Ideas

I believed diverse coalitions would benefit Jewish women. Now I fear we were all alone.

“I can’t continue to work with those who don’t see me in the same light, as someone deserving of love and respect,” writes the executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance.

The Sit-Down Ideas

Why Israel had no choice but to make a ‘bargain with the devil’

Robert Mnookin, an expert in negotiations, discusses the tradeoffs and benefits of the first hostage swap in the Israel-Hamas war.

Ideas

These are the 2 Jewish blessings I’ll say when the hostages are released

Prayers expressing contradictory emotions are appropriate when Hamas fulfills its pledge to release Israeli hostages, a rabbi explains.

How to give thanks when the Jewish world is grieving

I survived a pogrom in Iraq 82 years ago. I know where Hamas’ extremism will lead today.

I’ve worked in Jewish media for a decade. I’ve never seen social media this unhinged.

Liberal parents, far-left teens: When Jewish families fight over Israel

In dark times like these, Jewish tradition suggests a new way of seeing

I knew students at my college were protesting Israel. I didn’t expect what they would say in class.

I’m an Israeli advocate for Israeli-Palestinian coexistence. We’re still in this together.

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