By Nathan Jeffay
The sinking of the Irgun munitions ship has long been a divisive moment in Israeli history. Some hope salvaging the vessel will bolster their view that attacking fellow Jews was a mistake.
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By Paul Berger
After the murder of little Leiby Kletzky, one Orthodox group said Jews should consult a rabbi before reporting child abuse suspicions. Another said that stance could endanger kids.
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By Debra Nussbaum Cohen
The Jewish Funds for Justice, a leading American Jewish organization focused on domestic economic and social policy, which recently merged with the Progressive Jewish Alliance, is losing three of its top executives just as it expands its public image and influence.
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By Nathan Guttman and Josh Nathan-Kazis
Even after the Norway massacre, anti-Muslim activists in the U.S. have no plans to tone down their rhetoric. Did their movement inspire suspected killer Anders Breivik?
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By Nathan Jeffay
Sprawling protests over skyrocketing housing costs have shaken Israel’s government. Could this be the Israeli answer to the Arab spring?
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By Donald Snyder
A trip to Auschwitz brought American cadets face to face with evil. It also forced the future military officers to wrestle with questions of ethics and responsibility.
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By Michael Berenbaum
Hyman Bookbinder was an institution in Washington D.C. With a gift for compromise, the AJC leader built support for civil rights and Israel.
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By Devra Ferst
From duck leg confit to homemade lamb bacon, observant Jewish chefs are bringing top-notch tastes to a new breed of kosher restaurants.
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By Nathan Guttman
An evangelical Christian group is America’s largest pro-Israel organization. Its voice is getting louder, and Israel’s traditional allies are taking notice.
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By Craig LaBan
Culinary bookseller Nach Waxman stocks a mouthwatering 13,000 titles at his Manhattan store. One of them includes his own famed recipe for brisket.
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