The New York Times Magazine publishes an advice column called The Ethicist. In the issue of March 7, 2004, a young person writes to ask if s/he may accept a free trip to Israel, paid for by the Israeli government, and still criticize that government for its foolish decisions.
The Ethicist says yes.
That the NY Times would allow such a question to see print is a sign of hope. Just the fact that mainstream American Jews are asking such questions is another.
Israel's policies will not change until those who love her want her to change. The Dove thinks the tide is turning.
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