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Let us bask in the glory of our accomplishments
Mitchell Bard argues it’s time to stop debating Zionism and treat its success as settled, not something to keep defending.
Mitchell Bard
Sep 17, 2026
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Get out your crystal ball! Take the 5787 Jewish pundit quiz
JNS columnist Jonathan S. Tobin reviews last year’s picks and previews the new Jewish year with his annual Rosh Hashanah pundit quiz.
Jonathan S. Tobin
Sep 17, 2026
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Resolutions, anyone?
Rabbi Yossy Goldman on why Judaism insists we can change, and what Abraham’s final test teaches about discipline going into the new year.
Rabbi Yossy Goldman
Sep 10, 2026
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Macklemore did it twice
Joseph Milstein on why Macklemore’s repeat MetLife Stadium speeches turned a paid Ed Sheeran concert into a political rally the crowd never chose.
Joseph Milstein
Sep 10, 2026
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Why the Gaza plan is doomed to fail
Mitchell Bard argues Trump’s Gaza peace plan overlooks a crucial piece: reforming Palestinian schools that still teach incitement and hatred.
Mitchell Bard
Sep 3, 2026
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Politicians of courage needed. Instead, American Jews have Sen. Schumer
JNS columnist Jonathan S. Tobin says Sen. Chuck Schumer’s response to a hostile Michigan Senate primary reveals where his priorities really lie.
Jonathan S. Tobin
Aug 13, 2026