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Joel Rubin
Joel Rubin
Makeshift memorials to the victims stand guard outside Tree of Life. (Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis)
November 13, 2018, 10:38 am
Pittsburgh is an inflection point for American Jewish identity
The trauma that happened to my neighborhood has demolished the idea that being Jewish in America is solely expressed through identification with Israel.
By Joel Rubin
Conor Lamb, center, at a South Hills JCC debate. (Photo courtesy of Rob Goodman / South Hills JCC)
March 8, 2018, 2:49 pm
Voting for Jewish values means voting for Conor Lamb
Conor Lamb embodies Jewish values of tzedakah, whether interpreted as righteousness or charity. As Jews, our choice this election is clear.
By Joel Rubin
US President Donald Trump surprised aides and top advisers this week when he pushed for action on his campaign promise to relocate the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the Washington Post reported over the weekend. (Photo from public domain)
November 10, 2017, 4:02 pm
Three questions about the state of our democracy
Joel Rubin: "Americans have faith in our democracy, yet have reason to question whether it is in jeopardy today. The normal rotation of power doesn’t feel so normal this time."
By Joel Rubin
May 31, 2017, 11:52 pm
Did President Trump deliver on his first overseas trip?
By Joel Rubin
March 23, 2017, 4:40 pm
What’s a progressive to do when Trump seeks Middle East peace?
By Joel Rubin
December 15, 2016, 4:20 pm
What the row over Keith Ellison says about American Jews
By Joel Rubin
July 30, 2015, 3:30 pm
Congressional Republicans need to take Iran deal seriously
By Joel Rubin
Joel Rubin
January 16, 2014, 5:50 pm
Iran diplomacy will take patience — just ask the Israelis
By Joel Rubin
Joel Rubin
December 19, 2013, 3:03 pm
A new congressional realism on Iran?
By Joel Rubin
Joel Rubin
October 24, 2013, 4:57 pm
Iran’s diplomatic thaw with the West
By Joel Rubin
Joel Rubin
July 24, 2013, 6:46 pm
Washington reassesses Iran policy
By Joel Rubin
Joel Rubin
June 12, 2013, 6:22 pm
Foreign policy wishes for Father’s Day
By Joel Rubin
Joel Rubin
May 17, 2013, 2:40 pm
Syria, Iran and the red lines trap
By Joel Rubin
Joel Rubin
April 18, 2013, 2:52 pm
How to support Kerry’s Middle East shuttle diplomacy 
By Joel Rubin
Joel Rubin
April 18, 2013, 2:48 pm
How to support Kerry’s Middle East shuttle diplomacy 
By Joel Rubin
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