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politics
A Few Rays of Hope on a Long and Winding Road
Despite all the national infighting, the better angels of our nature, wings clipped as of late, must be called upon to guide us once again.
This Election is America’s Greatest Test
Despite all the national infighting, the better angels of our nature, wings clipped as of late, must be called upon to guide us once again.
What’s Behind The Biden Door?
2020 may be the first election in American history when a majority of voters will cast their ballots against a sitting president rather than for his challenger.
The AJC Survey of Jewish Americans: Trump Voters, Biden Voters, and Israel
Most Jewish voters believe that Biden will better handle COVID-19, terrorism, anti-Semitism, and Iran. But Israel is an exception: close to half of all Jews surveyed by the AJC believe that Trump is better suited to strengthen the relations with Israel (42%).
Politics in the Sukkah, and Other Fine Subjects
I had an interesting conversation over Shabbat with a guest in my sukkah who wanted to talk politics. Immediately, I sensed trouble.
A Reminder to American Jews: Civilization Is Fragile
Civilization is fragile because civilization consists of human beings, and human nature is profoundly flawed.
A Story of Two Ministers
These two minor, obscure ministers played a symbolic role in the national crisis. Their stories shed light on where we are — and cast a shadow on where we are going.