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Latest Opinion by Anshel Pfeffer
Nazi-inspired pro-Trump graffiti found in Philadelphia on the 78th anniversary of Kristallnacht
When a racist is in power, the Cossacks are never far behind

Trump's victory is a generational shift, a global backlash against an entire set of liberal values and assumptions.

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Non-Orthodox demonstrators are shoved in clashes at the Western Wall, November 2, 2016.
Jews face far more critical issues than Western Wall prayers

Fighting for democracy and reclaiming Judaism and Zionism are much more important tasks for progressive Jews than prayer arrangements at the Kotel.

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Is there a Jewish way to vote?

In most elections, there simply isn’t such a thing as 'the Jewish vote.' But with crucial votes in the U.K., in France, and in the United States, this year is very different.

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Donald Trump supporters gather at an election night rally in Manhattan, November 8, 2016
Fear trumps hope and defies logic - Trump’s victory proves it

Fear of change. Fear of old certainties being swept away. Fear in the erosion of traditional values and, above all, fear of hope in a better but unassured future.

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By tainting electoral process, Putin already won the U.S. election

Through hacks, leaks and trolling, the Kremlin has helped create the impression that Western democracy is no better than other systems.

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The collapsing political triangle linking Adelson, Netanyahu and Trump

Netanyahu is beginning to understand that, after supporting Trump, Adelson has become more of a liability to Israel than an asset.

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Haaretz headlines
Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos with Donald Trump.
Analysis || Trump's pick for education secretary pits U.S. Jews against each other
By Allison Kaplan Sommer | 01:32 PM
The screening of the film 'Disturbing the Order' on the separation barrier in Beit Jala.
Top Israeli justices face war crimes suit in Chile for authorizing West Bank wall
By Amira Hass | 01:41 PM | 12
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses a parliamentary symposium on Jerusalem
Erdogan urges Muslims to 'embrace Palestinians and protect Jerusalem'
By The Associated Press , Haaretz | 06:35 PM
Donald Trump waves as he steps out of his plane at the JetCenters of Colorado
Opinion || I love America, which is why I’m so worried
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