Convention Conduct Not DFL At Its Best

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Into the Bright Sunshine, a recent book by Samuel G. Freedman about Hubert Humphrey’s youth and early years in DFL politics, reminds us that the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party is at its […]

The Importance of Jewish Student Organizations on College Campuses

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If the value in having Jewish student organizations on college and university campuses wasn’t clear before October 7, the past seven months have certainly made it clear. While it is […]

This Is Not Kent State

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Comments and memes appearing on social media lately have compared the current campus protests – such as those at the University of Minnesota – to the tragic events of May […]

Resist The Urge to Conform

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As Jews, we inherit a long legacy of resisting the urge to conform. From Abraham to Einstein, Moses to Yitzhak Rabin, we have a rich lineage of daring to be […]

The Light of Moral Clarity

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Hanukkah candles bring us pride and joy in a time of darkness. As their light fades, another candle is needed: the havdalah candle we use at the close of shabbat. […]

Is Putting Menorahs In The Window OK For Non-Jews?

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I recently happened upon a rather heated online discussion about the appropriateness of non-Jews putting menorahs in their windows during Hanukkah. The question being debated was whether that act is […]

The World Has A Short Memory

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On October 8 the world was on our side. No right-minded human being could condemn any action Israel would take after the terrifying, brutal, sickening massacre the Israeli people suffered […]