Jewish Journal https://jewishjournal.com/ Connect. Inform. Inspire. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:05:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://jewishjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-jjlogo6214_512-32x32.png Jewish Journal https://jewishjournal.com/ 32 32 What is Meant by Israel’s Right to Exist as a Jewish Nation https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/388276/what-is-meant-by-israels-right-to-exist-as-a-jewish-nation/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:05:34 +0000 https://jewishjournal.com/?p=388276 A Jewish state means what international law has long recognized, what the moral logic of self-determination requires, and what the law of indigenous rights confirms.

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]]> Judging by Appearances in Panama https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/columnist/388273/judging-by-appearances-in-panama/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:34:47 +0000 https://jewishjournal.com/?p=388273 When it comes to judging other people, we cannot believe all we see.

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]]> Ban Antisemites from World Cup Soccer https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/388271/ban-antisemites-from-world-cup-soccer/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:18:36 +0000 https://jewishjournal.com/?p=388271 Our nation’s leaders should exclude those whose behavior violates America’s fundamental moral values. That will send a message to athletes and aspiring athletes around the world that the United States rejects bigotry.

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]]> Islam and Jesus: Evaluating Tucker Carlson’s Claim https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/388268/islam-and-jesus-evaluating-tucker-carlsons-claim/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:13:43 +0000 https://jewishjournal.com/?p=388268 Christianity and Islam make fundamentally different claims about Jesus.

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]]> The Golden Rule: What Does It Mean in Practice? https://jewishjournal.com/judaism/388266/the-golden-rule-what-does-it-mean-in-practice/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:09:39 +0000 https://jewishjournal.com/?p=388266 We are being commanded to be kind to others, but we are not being asked to be angels, especially when dealing with those who do not share our values, including those who are our enemies.

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]]> Israel and America https://jewishjournal.com/cover_story/388264/israel-and-america/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:04:58 +0000 https://jewishjournal.com/?p=388264 As Israel turns 78, its alliance with America is being questioned from all sides. What is the wise path forward?

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]]> Why You Should Host a Pesach Sheni Seder This Year https://jewishjournal.com/judaism/388262/why-you-should-host-a-pesach-sheni-seder-this-year/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:55:41 +0000 https://jewishjournal.com/?p=388262 The story of Pesach Sheni reminds us that this is not actually how Jewish law works — not in the Torah, and not now.

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]]> From Independence to Blessing – An Open Letter to My Brothers and Sisters in the Diaspora https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/388260/from-independence-to-blessing-an-open-letter-to-my-brothers-and-sisters-in-the-diaspora/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:49:44 +0000 https://jewishjournal.com/?p=388260 The Diaspora resembles the shepherd —dynamic, mobile, and less tied to place and land. Israel resembles the farmer — rooted, sovereign, and engaged with land and the challenges of power. The challenge is not to choose one over the other, but to create a balance.

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]]> The Essence of Prayer https://jewishjournal.com/judaism/388259/the-essence-of-prayer/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:40:21 +0000 https://jewishjournal.com/?p=388259 While prayer and meditation seem similar, they are different. Prayer involves praying to a higher being. Meditation is more about focusing on yourself and your inner dialogue. Together, they can help you become more centered.

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]]> Can We Train This Cute Baby Tiger? God and AI https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/388256/can-we-train-this-cute-baby-tiger-god-and-ai/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:30:01 +0000 https://jewishjournal.com/?p=388256 For us today, as for God in Genesis, the question is how to bring out the best in these creatures while limiting the dangers they pose.

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