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Opinion

ADL: We’re proud of our record defending Jews — and Muslims

Jonathan A. Greenblatt

Culture

The Insanely Fascinating History Of Hanukkah Light

David Zvi Kalman

Opinion

Hanukkah celebrates our triumph over genocide. Uighurs are undergoing one right now.

Avi Ackermann and David Friedman

Culture

The Word ‘Hanukkah’ Means A Lot More Than You Think It Does

Aviya Kushner

Opinion

Hanan Ashrawi’s departure from the PLO exposes the crisis in Palestinian leadership

Muhammad Shehada

Culture

Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday with ‘Ode to Joy’ in Yiddish

Rukhl Schaechter