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Magen David Adom emergency vehicles at the scene of a suspected murder in Petah Tikva, November 2, 2026 (Magen David Adom)

17 women murdered. We cannot accept an 18th victim

Before another woman is killed by a family member, Israel’s next government – and its men – must take responsibility for preventing violence

US aid to Israel costs 4 pints of Guinness a year

Americans pay a pittance. Israel pays with its strategic independence. It’s time to end the arrangement

Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin addresses thousands of supporters, gathered in the Tel Aviv Municipality plaza. Rabin was assassinated on his way home from the rally, on November 4, 1995. (Wikipedia)

Yoav Ende

Rabin’s legacy: We must carve a path through our deep disagreements

He modeled the struggle for peace within, with our neighbors, and for the sake of our children’s security – and we can follow in his footsteps without falling apart

Karen Reiss Medwed

Why rabbis belong in public service

I didn’t run for school board to bring religion into politics. I ran because Judaism has taught me that caring for my neighbors is a responsibility, not a choice

Michael Che, on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update. (screenshot via Facebook)

Shuly Babitz

What’s more powerful than a Saturday Night Live punchline?

Our Jewish identity and commitment to Israel! We don’t need Michael Che and his false definition of ‘genocide’; we can watch Israeli sketch comedy instead

Brooklyn Bridge (Courtesy)

Elham Golkhandan

The Hasidic mother, the Iranian visitor, and a Shabbat surprise

I went to Brooklyn looking for cafes and long walks. Instead, I found myself in a stranger’s kitchen

People call for the formation of a Jewish-Arab government during a protest following the election, in Tel Aviv, October 31, 2026. (David Goldman/AP)

Ghadir Hani

Arab voters have spoken. Will Israel listen?

Our communities voted against despair, violence and extremism. Now Jewish leaders must decide whether to extend a hand or deepen the divide

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Nov 5, 2026, 3:23 PM

Mental Health: Parshat Chayei Sarah: The Weeping, and the Comfort After

Chayei Sarah means the life of Sarah, and it opens with her death. Think about that for a second. We name the whole portion for her life, and the first thing we read is Avraham standing at her grave....

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Nov 5, 2026, 3:23 PM

What We Owe One Another After the Elections

The recent elections in Israel and the United States raise a question that will outlast any campaign: How do we live with people whose political choices we find troubling, even intolerable? Political opinions have become so entwined with identity...

Richard H. Schwartz

Nov 5, 2026, 3:22 PM

Why the Strong Democratic Blue Wave Is Good for Israel

The sweeping Democratic victories in the November 4, 2026, US midterm elections offer important reasons for hope—not only for Americans concerned about their democracy, but also for Israelis who want their country to enjoy a secure, democratic, prosperous, and...

Nov 5, 2026, 3:22 PM

After Both Elections

I’ve been sick all week, with headaches and fever. I’d like to say that it’s all because of the US and Israeli elections wearing me down. Probably not, but the two elections have hit me hard. The Israeli election was...

Nov 5, 2026, 3:17 PM

Book Review – Torah and the Army: The Relationship of Torah and IDF Service

Few issues confronting Israeli society today are as contentious, emotionally charged, or consequential as the relationship between Torah study and military service. In the aftermath of October 7 and the ongoing challenges facing Israel, the question of who should...

Nov 5, 2026, 3:17 PM

Teacher of the Hearts. Tribute to Leonard Cohen

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The Price of Freedom: What the West Has Forgotten

Last time I left America, I became a self-proclaimed communist. I thought I was a real socialist, a die-hard one, fighting for the cause. In hindsight, I realize that I am still unsure what that cause was, but it...

Nov 5, 2026, 3:14 PM

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The rapid unraveling of the latest election uproar reveals a dangerous political scheme: exploiting state security agencies to undermine public trust in the ballot box. After the gambit by Netanyahu and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director Zini to undermine...

Nov 5, 2026, 2:30 PM

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Recently, I attended the shiva for a young man in his twenties who had died tragically. His parents are friends of ours, and we were all heartbroken. I went hoping to offer some comfort, but faced with the magnitude...

Nov 5, 2026, 2:28 PM

‘Speed’: Parashat Chaye Sarah 5787

When Abraham sends Eliezer to find a wife for Isaac, he gives him very specific instructions : “You shall go to my birthplace and to my family, and take a wife for my son Isaac.” Abraham does not tell...

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