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Posted by Eric Yoffie on Mar 16, 2016 in Haaretz | 22 comments

American Jews’ Fight Against Trump Starts at AIPAC

American Jews are beginning to wake up. And they are getting ready to take on Donald Trump. There is not yet much hard evidence that this will happen, but it will. And...

Posted by Eric Yoffie on Mar 6, 2016 in Haaretz | 2 comments

Why am I Happy the ultra-Orthodox Are Insulting Reform Jews?

As a Reform Jew, I am never happier than when Israel’s ultra-Orthodox leaders are insulting Reform Judaism. Recently, the ultra-Orthodox world in Israel has been...

Posted by Eric Yoffie on Feb 25, 2016 in Haaretz | 0 comments

Reasons for Optimism about Israeli Politics

I know that many in the American Jewish community insist on grim pessimism when it comes to Israel. But there are actually some reasons for Diaspora Jews to be...

Posted by Eric Yoffie on Feb 15, 2016 in Haaretz | 0 comments

Angry American Voters Are Not Good for Israel

My Israeli friends are fascinated and perplexed by America’s bizarre election campaign, now focused on upcoming contests in South Carolina and Nevada. They just don’t...

Posted by Eric Yoffie on Feb 1, 2016 in Haaretz | 4 comments

Should We Be Celebrating the Western Wall Deal?

Finally, a victory for religious freedom. Israel’s government has decided to reconfigure the Western Wall, creating a space for mixed prayer services for men and women....

Posted by Eric Yoffie on Jan 21, 2016 in Haaretz | 4 comments

End Fight Club Between American-Jewish Liberals & Israeli Liberals

Sorry, I don’t feel guilty. Not one bit. The occupation of the West Bank and the endangered Jewish majority in the State of Israel are issues that keep me up at night,...

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American Jews’ Fight Against Trump Starts at AIPAC

Why am I Happy the ultra-Orthodox Are Insulting Reform Jews?

Reasons for Optimism about Israeli Politics

Angry American Voters Are Not Good for Israel

Should We Be Celebrating the Western Wall Deal?

End Fight Club Between American-Jewish Liberals & Israeli Liberals

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What Five Books Should You Read To Be An Educated Jew?

Million Mom March

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