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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.

By Luke Berryman July 21, 2021 5:23 pm

Opinion

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.

July 21, 2021 4:53 pm

Opinion

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.

July 20, 2021 2:16 pm

Opinion

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

By Elisha Wiesel July 19, 2021 2:47 pm

Opinion

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

By Hannah S. Pressman July 15, 2021 5:00 pm

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

By Ron Kaplan July 14, 2021 3:30 pm

Opinion

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

By Allison Josephs July 14, 2021 11:35 am

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

By Adina Lewittes July 13, 2021 3:30 pm

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Jewish spaces should keep the resources offered during the pandemic — it’s a disability issue

By Shelly Jay Shore July 13, 2021 9:57 am

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Banning critical race theory will gut the teaching of Jewish history

By Henry Abramson July 8, 2021 4:47 pm

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Opinion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jewish spaces should keep the resources offered during the pandemic — it’s a disability issue

Banning critical race theory will gut the teaching of Jewish history

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