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Jews and Abortion Most American Jews are not aware their religious tradition offers qualified support for abortion rights

July 23, 2022 by Richard Silverstein

With the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade and a return to the Dark Ages regarding abortion rights, I delved into traditional Jewish views on the issue.  I was struck by the conflict between public statements on abortion by communal leaders and organizations, and actual halachic tradition.  While rabbis and leaders trumpet their support […]

Israel’s Abandonment of Ukraine A Nation Birthed in the Shadow of the Holocaust Stands Idly By as Ukraine Comes Under Russian Attack

March 23, 2022 by Richard Silverstein

NOTE: Al Jazeera published an abridged version of this essay here. Poll: 76% of Israelis support Ukraine. Only 10% support Russia. Among Israeli Arab Muslims support of Russia – 35%. More than half the Israelis support official Israeli policy (which is close to neutrality). https://t.co/Glv5GyFueW — Imshin (@imshin) March 4, 2022 Since the start of […]

Passover: Holiday of Freedom and Suffering

April 8, 2020 by Richard Silverstein

Everyone who’s ever enjoyed a Passover seder knows how wonderful they can be: rousing singing, the story of liberation from bondage, the all-embracing welcoming message inviting “all who are hungry to come and eat.” This story of joy and redemption begins with the immense suffering of the Jewish people during their centuries of bondage in […]

Israeli Election Results: Dead Heat

April 9, 2019 by Richard Silverstein

Latest Israeli election results are contradictory at best.  Some polls show the Opposition Blue & White center-right coalition with a four-seat lead over Likud.  Others show B&W with a one seat lead or in a tie. UPDATE: Just as I publish this post, with nearly 80% of the vote counted, Likud holds a one seat […]

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