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American Jewish Community

Boycott, Divestment And Sanctions Put Allies At Odds

Jeremy Ben-Ami | Posted 09.01.2012 | Religion
Jeremy Ben-Ami

I understand that frustration is rising over diplomatic stagnation, and I know that advocates for peace are attracted to tactics like BDS that create the impression of action. But, to date, pursuit of these tactics has promoted little more than debate and division.

Feelings And Facts: The Complicated American Jewish Voter

Rabbi Aaron Alexander | Posted 12.20.2011 | Religion
Rabbi Aaron Alexander

It is critical to understand an essential underlying reason why voting is so very complex for most American Jews: Israel.

A More Serious Conversation About Israel

Brent E. Sasley | Posted 09.13.2011 | Religion
Brent E. Sasley

The ease with which individuals and groups are distracted by non-critical issues, to the point that the focus becomes not the issue but the other individual or group, is highly problematic.

Are American Jews About to Follow the Canadian Pattern?

Brent E. Sasley | Posted 09.04.2011 | Politics
Brent E. Sasley

Somewhat surprisingly, nobody seems to have pointed to the Canadian case as potentially being replicated here. After all, there are many similarities between the two Jewish communities, including shared community institutions.

Who Will Be Blamed for a U.S. Attack on Iran?

Flynt and Hillary Mann Leverett | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Flynt and Hillary Mann Leverett

Netanyahu is pushing the United States to take eventual military action against Iran -- a confrontation that would have predictably disastrous consequences for U.S. interests and regional stability.

Does a Kosher Butcher's Fraud Mandate a Life Sentence?

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

The largest kosher meat plant in the country employing hundreds of illegal immigrants? These are serious charges that go against both terrestrial and celestial law.