Why are we still making excuses for ultra-Orthodox Extremism?
It is time for American Jewish conservatives to stop making excuses for ultra-Orthodox extremism in Israel. This excuse-making is offensive, hypocritical and bad for...
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What do American Jews want from Netanyahu?
Benjamin Netanyahu has made it perfectly clear what he expects of American Jews. But Israel’s prime minister should know what American Jews expect of him. Netanyahu...
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Can Netanyahu be Inspired to Stop Building Settlements?
A prominent right-wing American Jew has finally admitted that Israel’s settlement policies are putting an end to the possibility of a two-state solution, and...
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Will Hillary Capture the Jewish Vote?
Hillary Clinton is running for president. The announcement has not elicited much excitement in the Jewish community. Ms. Clinton has been a fixture on the national...
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Obama Must Tackle Iran to Win Broad U.S. Jewish Support
When polling data is available on what American Jews think of the agreement with Iran, most of them, I am betting, are not going to like it. The great majority will be...
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Fighting Over Israel at the Passover Seder: A Guide
Later this week, the Jews of America, like Jews throughout the world, will gather in their homes for the Passover Seder. They will tell their children about the exodus...
Read MoreAbout Eric Yoffie
Rabbi Eric Yoffie is a writer, lecturer, and internationally-known religious leader. A bold, compelling, and inspiring speaker, he has presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos and has appeared on Fox news, CNN, and many other news outlets. He writes regularly for Time, The Huffington Post, The Jerusalem Post and the Israeli daily Haaretz. He speaks on a wide-range of topics.
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What Five Books Should You Read To Be An Educated Jew?
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