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Opinion

Jerusalem Post's talented team of journalists provides insight into their work presented in the opinion section. This section highlights the beliefs and values that experienced writers who are witnessing the Middle East turmoil unfold. Their first hand encounters with world leaders have shaped their opinions and world views to be shared on this page.

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Addressing the Nazi skeleton in Ireland's closet - opinion

In light of Irish Foreign Minister Micheál Martin visit to Israel last month, is Ireland ready to acknowledge their Nazi-sympathizer past?

06/10/2023

How does Israel suffer from increased dominance of Reuters, AP? - opinion

When AP or Reuters makes a mistake in its reporting on Israel, the damage this causes reverberates around the world and is much harder to correct.

06/10/2023

Jerusalem's Muslim tourism challenge: What is the missing link? - comment

The three days we spent in Turkey revealed the diversity and tolerance that a Middle Eastern country like Israel could have and should learn to emulate. 

Heaven will help us for peace, but only after helping ourselves first - comment

It is the spirit of Sukkot and Simchat Torah that will somehow bring us together rather than the specter of war or some other external crisis.

Should Jewish males be circumcised? - comment

While I wouldn’t go so far as to call circumcision a “terrible mistake,” perhaps there’s a middle ground for the Jewish baby boys yet to be born.

06/10/2023

Editor's Notes: The right – and wrong – way to rejoice

The simcha of Sukkot is egalitarian, collective, even universal. It should include, not exclude; embrace, not push away. Unfortunately, it seems that message was lost on some this holiday.

06/10/2023

We thank them for coming to celebrate the Feast of the Tabernacles - editorial

At a time when antisemitism and anti-Israel prejudice have again surfaced around the world, the Christian pilgrim's support for Israel should not be taken for granted.

The Yom Kippur War served as debut of religious units of soldiers - comment

It is even more difficult to distill the religious meaning of this war. 

By MOSHE TARAGIN
06/10/2023

Combating antisemitism on college campuses like UPenn - opinion

Colleges and universities across the US have an opportunity and responsibility to take bold action and reassert strong commitments to safe communities for their Jewish students.

By TED DEUTCH
05/10/2023

Why I spent Yom Kippur protecting Palestinian villagers from settler violence - opinion

I believe fasting is mentally, physically, and spiritually unhealthy. The only self-affliction I find meaningful is in sharing the pain — and the joy — of my fellow human beings, the author writes.

By SAM STEIN/JTA
05/10/2023
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