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Rabbi Jill Jacobs

Rabbi Jill Jacobs

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Jewish New York deserves a parade as diverse as its communities

Jewish New York deserves a parade as diverse as its communities

The annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade is almost upon us, as are the annual arguments about it. This year, many Jews are furious that Mayor Mamdani...

27.05.2026 2

The Jewish Week

Rabbi Jill Jacobs

Trump's Anti-Immigrant Agenda Turns the Ancient Story of Passover Into a Modern One

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02.04.2026 10

Common Dreams

Rabbi Jill Jacobs

The JFNA survey proves it: ‘Zionism’ today only impedes the conversations that Jews, Israelis and Palestinians need

One Sunday last year, as I stood at the weekly Israelis for Peace gathering in Union Square Park, a young couple stopped for a moment. The man caught...

11.02.2026 30

The Jewish Week

Rabbi Jill Jacobs