Memorials, especially memorials of horrific, unspeakable tragedies, are a reminder that, in the end, we can never really ...

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“This day is profoundly painful for so many New Yorkers,” he began in today’s address. “It marks three years since the ...

Dear all, Last week, as the terrifying yet heroic FlyDubai hijacking attempt unfolded, I found myself thinking about Entebbe.

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When we teach our children, the lesson they glean should be sharp and clear enough, so they feel anchored by our tradition ...

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It’s hard to imagine commemorating such a dark event on a day of joy. The cognitive dissonance would be unbearable.