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bookmark Vermont Jewish groups condemn shooting of 3 Palestinian students being investigated as a hate crime

Andrew Lapin in Forward

In Burlington, Vermont, three Palestinian college students were shot, with the incident being investigated as a possible hate crime.

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bookmark From Mourning to Resilience: Community Rabbis Face Israel at War

Mishael Zion in Sources

In the wake of war and crisis in Israel, community rabbis and others have mobilized to support those affected, from families of those conscripted to survivors of terror attacks.

Philosophy ›

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bookmark Mourning and Suffering in this Moment

Leora Batnitzky in Sources

This article explores Jewish interpretations of suffering and mourning through the biblical texts of Job and Lamentations, particularly in light of contemporary events such as the Hamas attack on Israel.

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bookmark Watching War: This Moment in the History of Israel-Diaspora Relations

Geoffrey Levin in Sources

The article discusses the current emotional climate among American Jews, particularly students, in the context of Israel-Diaspora relations during times of crisis.

Leadership ›

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bookmark A Shelter for Your Sorrows: Multifaith Chaplaincy in a Time of War

Katja Vehlow in Sources

Rabbi Katja Vehlow reflects on her training as a chaplain at Maimonides Medical Center amidst the backdrop of global conflicts, including the recent violence in Israel and Gaza.

Jewish Law ›

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bookmark Should Israel Attack First? Lessons from the Distinction between Commanded and Discretionary Wars in Jewish Law

Shlomo Brody in Sources

The article explores Jewish legal perspectives on preemptive military actions, focusing on the distinction between commanded and discretionary wars within the context of Israel's potential use of force.