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Yoram Ettinger is a former ambassador and head of "Second Thought: a U.S.-Israel initiative."

ARTICLES BY: Yoram Ettinger


April 1, 2026 11:22 am
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How Passover Impacted American Liberty

Passover is a Jewish national liberation holiday, which features Moses and the Exodus. The legacy of Passover deeply impacted the first American settlers and the Founding Fathers, and...

December 12, 2025 11:38 am
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A Hanukkah Guide for the Perplexed

Ahead of this year's celebration of Hanukkah, here are eight important facts about the holiday: 1. Hanukkah is the only Jewish holiday that commemorates an ancient...

April 8, 2025 10:55 am
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A Passover Guide for the Perplexed, 2025

Here are eight key things to know ahead of this year's celebration of Passover: 1. Passover is a Jewish national liberation holiday, highlighting the Exodus, the...

March 12, 2025 10:27 am
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A Purim Guide for the Perplexed, 2025

Ahead of this year's Purim celebrations on Thursday night, here are seven facts you should know about the holiday: 1. Purim is a Jewish national liberation...

December 24, 2024 11:31 am
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A Hanukkah Guide for the Perplexed, 2024

Here are eight things to know about Hanukkah, as the holiday begins tomorrow night: 1. A bust of Judah the Maccabee is displayed at West Point...

October 16, 2024 11:39 am
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A Sukkot Guide for the Perplexed, 2024

Ahead of this year's celebration of Sukkot, here are some things you should know about the "Feast of Tabernacles": 1. Sukkot is a Jewish national liberation...

October 1, 2024 10:30 am
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A Rosh Hashanah Guide for the Perplexed — 2024

The evening of October 2, 2024, will launch the Jewish New Year of 5784. Rosh Hashanah underscores the fallibility of human beings, and the potential...

April 22, 2024 11:07 am
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A Passover Guide for the Perplexed 2024

Here are eight things you should know ahead of this year's celebration of Passover: 1. Passover (April 22-30, 2024) is a Jewish national liberation holiday, highlighting...

January 17, 2024 11:11 am
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Israel’s Economy Will Survive and Thrive Despite Hamas-Hezbollah War

Irrespective of Israel’s wars against Hamas and Hezbollah, Intel, the semiconductor giant, recently confirmed a $25 billion investment in Israel, leveraging Israel’s brain power, which...

December 4, 2023 11:24 am
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A Hanukkah Guide for the Perplexed, 2023

As Hanukkah begins on Thursday, here are eight facts you might not know about the "Festival of Lights": 1. According to Israel’s Founding Father, David Ben-Gurion,...

September 29, 2023 10:21 am
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A Sukkot Guide for the Perplexed, 2023

Ahead of Sukkot, which begins on Friday, here are some interesting facts about the holiday: 1. Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, derives its name from the...

September 22, 2023 10:24 am
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A Yom Kippur Guide for the Perplexed, 2023

As Yom Kippur approaches on Sunday night, here are some important facts about the holiday. 1. Soul searching. Yom Kippur is observed on the 10th day...

September 13, 2023 10:38 am
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A Rosh Hashanah Guide for the Perplexed, 2023

The evening of September 15, 2023, will launch Jewish New Year of 5784. Here are some facts about Rosh Hashanah, which marks the Jewish new...

August 23, 2023 9:58 am
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How Israel Helps the US: Why the Relationship Is a Two-Way Street

A recent mega-billion-dollar increase in the export of Lockheed-Martin’s F-35 combat aircraft came about because the company was able to overcome a series of pivotal...

Culture

Thousands of People Pledge to Observe Trump’s National Shabbat

Nearly 8,000 people have pledged to observe "Shabbat 250," a national Shabbat proclaimed...

World

Israel to Establish Defense Offices in Former UNRWA Compound

Israel's cabinet on Sunday approved a plan to build a defense compound on the site of the recently demolished premises of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in East...

Israel

Israel’s First Ambassador to Somaliland Acclaims Deepening Partnershi...

The relationship between Israel and Somaliland has rapidly evolved into a strategic partnership spanning security, energy, infrastructure, and economic cooperation,...

Middle East

Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire by 45 Days as Washington Talks Conclude

Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire that has tamped down the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as two days of talks facilitated...

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