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Opinion: You Are Not Alone, in Australia or America
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (254+ words) Betsy Berns Korn and William Daroff This coalition offers a practical way for Jewish leaders on several continents to work together and confront a rising tide of hatred that shows no sign of slowing. Even so, the response we saw…...
Opinion: The Conservative Movement’s Crisis of Meaning
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (468+ words) For more than a generation, the Conservative movement has tried to survive by postponing decisions it no longer wishes to make. It has softened language, commissioned reports, issued apologies, convened task forces and promised further study " all while avoiding the…...
D’var Torah: Vayigash and the Human Capacity for Change
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (281+ words) By Rabbi David Glanzberg-Krainin This week's Torah portion is Vayigash: Genesis 44:18 " 47:27 For we Jews, these questions generally are at the heart of our spiritual preparation during Elul, the final month of the Jewish calendar, as we prepare ourselves for the…...
Editorial: The Progressive Left’s Civil War
18+ hour, 21+ min ago (219+ words) For all the talk of Democratic unity heading into a defining midterm year, the party's left flank seems determined to wage a civil war against itself " and against incumbents who have become national symbols of resisting President Donald Trump and…...
Editorial: The President’s Fast-Talking Sales Pitch
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (930+ words) President Donald Trump's combative 18-minute address to the nation on Dec. 17 was meant as a reset. Instead, it landed as a rushed sales pitch " breathless, scattershot and riddled with claims that collapse under even modest scrutiny. Framed by Christmas trees…...
Editorial: Greece, Israel and the Politics of Alignment
18+ hour, 30+ min ago (268+ words) Oct. 7, 2023, accelerated that transformation. Greece was among the first countries to project the Israeli flag onto its Parliament. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis flew to Israel within days, met with hostage families and publicly described himself as a "true friend." Even…...
Netanyahu Warns of ‘Very Severe’ Response if Iran Attacks Israel
19+ hour, 46+ min ago (242+ words) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Monday of a "very severe response" should Iran take action against Israel, while emphasizing that the Jewish state is "not seeking confrontation." Speaking at a joint press conference in Jerusalem alongside the leaders…...
Opinion: When a Preacher Says the Constitution Must Yield to Sharia, Americans Should Listen
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (250+ words) Let's begin with a principle that should unite Americans across party and faith: Religious freedom is not the same thing as permission to dismantle the constitutional order. The First Amendment protects worship, belief and speech. It does not require Americans…...
Bondi Gunmen Condemned ‘Zionist’ Actions Prior to Attack
21+ hour, 16+ min ago (693+ words) The two gunmen who opened fire on a Chanukah celebration in Sydney, Australia last week, killing 15, recorded a manifesto video prior to the attack in which they condemned the acts of "Zionists." The description of the video, which was included…...
Bubbe's Kitchen: A Healthy and Jewish Kids Menu
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (174+ words) Here's a handful of ideas on what to make when you're trying to keep your young ones eating the right way. Why kids love it: Soft texture, tiny size, gentle flavor. Instructions: Mix matzo meal, eggs, oil, water, and a…...