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Amy Neustein, Ph.D. is the author/editor of 16 academic books. Her two most recent books are “From Madness to Mutiny,” 2nd edition (Oxford University Press, 2025) and “Moral Schisms” (Oxford University Press, forthcoming). She resides in Fort Lee, N.J.
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How is Jewish identity, safety, and self-esteem affected by this rising tide of wrath that we see today directed at our communities throughout the world?
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As the lights dimmed on Broadway for 60 seconds last night in memory of Oscar-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch, who died on Monday, I took a moment to reflect on the moment in 1976 when I interviewed Hamlisch.
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