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Jennifer Airley
We didn't bury our son, we planted him
The deep-rooted lessons I have learned about trees, the Jewish people, and the long, resilient road of Jewish history, on Tu B’Shvat
Tanya White
At what cost? Healing from internal fissures and failure
Zionism is built on the promise of saving Jews from the atrocities they endured in the absence of their own state, even when it isn’t militarily prudent
Nadav Tamir
Palestinian books matter
The Educational Bookshop has been a pilgrimage site for so many to discuss and debate, and the road to tyranny begins with arresting its owners and confiscating its books
Micha Odenheimer
Dismantling USAID is a moral and strategic tragedy
The foreign aid agency has its flaws, but it saves countless lives and projects the soft power of a compassionate America
Rea Bochner
‘Our arm hurts’: Grieving for Eli Sharabi
If you’re a Jew and you’re in pain, then so am I
Elchanan Poupko
Shuls should designate a candywoman
Without the controversy of expanding women’s roles in Orthodoxy, a female congregant offering a candyman’s traditional fare to the girls is added value for all
Ariel Beery
What the Left can learn from Trump’s dream of Gaza
It may never become the Riviera of the Eastern Mediterranean, but we need to dream alternative futures if we are to break free of the cycle of violence
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Andrew Bloom
Feb 14, 2025, 1:33 AM
Open vs Closed AI: A Jewish Ethical View
Introduction The debate between open and closed-source artificial intelligence (AI) development presents one of the most pressing ethical dilemmas of our time. By examining this issue through both historical developments and Jewish ethical traditions, we can gain deeper insights into...
Vicki Cabot
Feb 14, 2025, 12:39 AM
Hearts and home. . .
A house is not a home. . . Or is it? The question keeps running through my mind. Especially as Valentine’s arrives, and we’re in the throes of purging. Nope, not a therapeutic cleanse, but cleaning out the house, the overloaded shelves, the...
Daniel Rosen
Feb 14, 2025, 12:16 AM
Super Bowl Ads Against Antisemitism: A Missed Opportunity for Clarity
The Super Bowl is the most-watched television event of the year, making it an unparalleled opportunity to raise awareness and spark meaningful conversations. During this year Super Bowl, there was a an attempt to address the issue of antisemitism....
Amine Ayoub
Feb 14, 2025, 12:13 AM
Algeria’s Descent into Ruin: A Nation on the Brink
Algeria is a nation on the verge of collapse, ensnared in a web of corruption, economic stagnation, and an iron-fisted regime that prioritizes military power over the well-being of its people. Despite possessing vast natural resources, the country’s leadership...
Roger D. Isaacs
Feb 14, 2025, 12:06 AM
The Ephod and the Skilled Craftsmanship Behind It
The ephod, an important item worn by the high priest in ancient Israel, was constructed by skilled artisans under the guidance of master craftsmen Bezalel and Oholiab. These men were chosen for their expertise, and they were tasked with creating...
Leo Benderski
Feb 14, 2025, 12:04 AM
Israel’s Right Is Repeating the Left’s Biggest Mistake
In Israel, political movements don’t simply lose power—they self-destruct. Let's look at the left. For decades, they promised peace with the Palestinians. The Oslo Accords and subsequent negotiations were meant to deliver it. But that vision collapsed when Yasser Arafat...
Steve Wenick
Feb 13, 2025, 11:58 PM
A Rude Awakening
So, President Trump whacked the entire world with a two-by-four, with his proposed plan for Gaza. The expected kneejerk reaction from the left to anything Trump says or does, came out in full force against his proposal to temporarily...
Ben-Tzion Spitz
Feb 13, 2025, 11:55 PM
‘Knock, knock’ (Yitro)
Manners must adorn knowledge and smooth its way through the world. -Lord Chesterfield After the miraculous escape of the Children of Israel from Egypt, Yitro, the father-in-law of Moses, sends word that he is coming to meet them at their...
Leora Jaffe Steinman
Feb 13, 2025, 11:50 PM
My Israeli Child
So so so many emotions these last few weeks. In Israel and as a Jew. But as a parent I often feel that I do not have time to actually feel them, so I push them aside and keep...
G. Orah Adarah Paris
Feb 13, 2025, 11:48 PM
Parashat Yitro: Your “Soul” Focus
“Belief applies not to what can be known. Belief relates to the unknowable essence. To believe in something is to be irrationally drawn towards it with all your being since it is part of you.” – Rabbi Shneur Zalman of...
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