The conversation the Jewish world should be having — but isn't

There’s a more serious division than those created by the coronavirus crisis

A Dispute about the Talmud; Carl Schleicher, 19th century

Links between Israel and diaspora Jews have been put under increased strain by the coronavirus pandemic.

This relationship has always been edgy. True, each side is careful to pay the other compliments and make professions of loyalty.

Diaspora Jews express love for Israel, take pride in its achieveme…