Editorial
The Implosion of the Republican Party — and What It Means for the Jews and Israel
Donald Trump is on pace to destroy the Republican Party as we know it. His demagogic rise has sparked equal parts anger and glee among some of his opponents, but Jane Eisner writes it’s terrible news for the Jews — and a big blow to Israel.
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When I Cringe at the Views of Israelis — and Donald Trump
When I first heard the number, I cringed. Could it really be that nearly half of Israeli Jews support the expulsion or transfer of the Arab population, as a new study by the Pew Research Center reported?
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Don’t Let Bullies Censor Artists on Israel
From time to time, the incidents flare up, like open wounds on the Jewish body politic. And it’s important to follow what happened in Canada to the Israeli singer Noa, and stand up to the bullies, Jane Eisner writes.
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What Should I Tell My Toddler About Santa?
We’re going to the in-laws for Christmas and my son’s cousins believe in Santa. What, if anything, should I tell him about jolly old St. Nick?
Can Bernie Sanders Bring Socialism Back to Life?
‘Socialism’ has long been a dirty word in American politics. But if the New Hampshire primary results and youth voting habits are anything to go by, that may be changing.
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Why My Jewish Vote Feels Irrelevant During Primary Season
Jane Eisner envies voters in Iowa and New Hampshire, whose voices actually count during primary season. How can we change the system so that Jews’ and other minorities’ voices count, too?
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Boycott the West Bank? Nope. Label Settlement Products? Well, OK.
Jane Eisner says labeling products made in West Bank settlements allows consumers who oppose — or support — Israel’s occupation to make informed choices. But a sweeping boycott of all companies that do business in the territory is a counterproductive and blatantly unfair, she writes.
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Let's Reform Sex Abuse Laws To Offer Justice — Not Protect Predators
EDITORIAL: The brave story told by Marc Gafni’s alleged victim is a clarion call to reform New York’s restrictive statute of limitations for sex crimes. Shouldn’t we be giving victims every chance to win justice — instead of protecting abusers?
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Have Liberal Jews Betrayed Israel?
With liberal values under threat in Israel, some say American Jews should be speaking out. But Jane Eisner asks: Is it really our job to save Israeli Jews from themselves?
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2015: The Year To Say No to Fear
EDITORIAL: As this year comes to a close, we examine (in rhyme!) all the fears that were spread — and celebrate all those who refused to succumb to them.
