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In my previous post, I thanked President Trump for ending the war and freeing the last of the living hostages, adding my voice to those of tens of thousands of Israelis. But I hope no one assumed from this that I have…
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The Blogs: ‘The trend is your friend’ | Gilles Touboul
On October 27, 2025, in Tokyo, the handshake between Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi traveled the world. “A new golden age for our alliance,” Trump said, saluting “Japan’s unwavering loyalty.” Behind the…
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The Blogs: October 8th – Faith, Resilience, and the Day After | Jay M. Stein
October 8
Reflections on faith, resilience, and the day after
By Rabbi Jay M. Stein, D.D.For two years, we have lived suspended in time—trapped in the unfolding aftermath of the war in Gaza that began on October 7, 2023. That date is no…
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The Blogs: Why Did It Take So Long to End The War in Gaza | Nadav Tamir
Donald Trump is probably the most popular person in the State of Israel. From Hostages Square to the Knesset and throughout the length and breadth of the country, American flags were raised in his honor. Almost the entire population embraced…
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The Blogs: Saudi Arabia May Hold the Key to Trump’s Middle East Gamble | William Keenan
Graphic by author Saudi Arabia May Hold the Key to Trump’s Middle East Gamble
As Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman prepares for his high-profile visit to Washington next month, the stakes surrounding US–Saudi–Israeli diplomacy…
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Cuomo narrows Mamdani’s lead, as older voters flock to the polls for early voting
This piece first ran as part of The Countdown, our daily newsletter rounding up all the developments in the New York City mayor’s race. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. There is one week to the election.
Cuomo has cut Mamdani’s lead in…
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The Blogs: A ‘nation alone’ blessing all the world’s families (Lekh Lekha) | J.J Gross
וַאֲבָֽרְכָה֙ מְבָ֣רְכֶ֔יךָ וּמְקַלֶּלְךָ֖ אָאֹ֑ר וְנִבְרְכ֣וּ בְךָ֔ כֹּ֖ל מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת הָאֲדָמָֽה
I will bless those who bless you, and I will…Continue Reading
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The Blogs: The Original Abraham Accords | Sharona Margolin Halickman
In Parshat Lech Lecha, after Avraham separated from Lot, God made a covenant with him (Breisheet 13:14-17):
“Raise your eyes and look about from the place where you are, to the north, to the south, to the east and to the west. For all the…
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The Blogs: ‘The Giants Always Lose’ Lech Lecha 5786 | Ari Sacher
Our characteristics, physical and social, are functions of both nature and nurture. Our parents determine whether we are tall or short, aggressive or passive, dull or sharp. I had the bad luck of having a father who was an ardent New York…
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Sweden’s Disgrace
Parisa Liljestrand, the minister of culture in Sweden, put it succinctly. “This is an absolute catastrophe for Swedish society,” she said, not mincing her words. She was referring to the recent decision by the Jewish International Film…
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