Daily Archives: September 5, 2016

‘Why I’ve Decided To Take A Gap Year Before Joining ISIS’

Tristan Beverly writes: In the face of unprecedented pressure to succeed, today’s young adults have less time than ever to form their identities and discover who they want to be. The narrow, sheltered world of childhood can only prepare you … Continue reading

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Immigrants do jobs that…

Economist George Borjas writes: …natives could have done. The demolition of the narrative that large numbers of immigrants can enter a labor market without having much of an effect on native employment opportunities continues apace. The new paper by Christian … Continue reading

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Many Jews Don’t Care About Israel

A third of Jews in America don’t care about Israel and about a third care passionately. My guess is that a majority of American Jews identify more with America than with the Jewish state. Comments: * Many Jews believe that … Continue reading

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Rabbi seeks royalties for Japanese Olympic gymnast’s ‘immodest’ use of his melody

How do you think religious Christians feel about Jews writing Christmas music taking Christ out of the equation? (JTA) — A Jerusalem rabbi said he would seek royalties from Japan’s delegation to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro for … Continue reading

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From Albany to Kansas City, the Jewish Community Is Stepping Up for Refugees

Rabbi Jennie Rosenn is the Vice President for Community Engagement at HIAS, the global Jewish nonprofit that protects refugees. She writes: One year ago, a photograph of a small Syrian refugee boy woke up the world. Our hearts were broken … Continue reading

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