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Forward Should we call the violence against Israeli soccer fans a 'pogrom?' 8 Nov
In Amsterdam, the recent violent encounters with Israeli soccer fans have sparked debate over using the term 'pogrom.' Historically defined as an organized m...
8 Nov
Forward Need help voting in Yiddish (or Urdu or Tagalog or Gujarati or Polish or Russian or Tamil or Hmong)? 4 Nov
Aviya Kushner highlights the challenges and importance of language assistance for voters in the United States, emphasizing the provisions of the Voting Right...
4 Nov
Forward Why Jews see pomegranates as symbols of both love and war 8 Oct
The pomegranate, or 'rimon' in Hebrew, is a multifaceted symbol within Jewish tradition, representing both love and war. Its historical significance is under...
8 Oct
Forward Hassan Nasrallah was not a 'towering leader' — he was a terrorist 30 Sep
In this opinion piece, Aviya Kushner critiques media portrayals of Hassan Nasrallah, the late Hezbollah leader, who is described by some outlets as a "toweri...
30 Sep
Forward Why 'schlub' seems to be the word of the year 19 Sep
Exploring the surge of the word 'schlub' in modern discourse, Aviya Kushner delves into its usage to describe unkempt or incompetent individuals, predominant...
19 Sep
Forward What Jews and Bill Clinton talk about when they talk about 'class' 22 Aug
The article explores how discussions at the Democratic National Convention around the term "class" resonate differently within American Jewish communities. W...
22 Aug
Forward They're celebrating the Olympics in Paris, but the war in the Middle East feels close at hand 8 Aug
The author reflects on the tense atmosphere in Paris during the Olympics, with the looming threat of war in the Middle East adding to the security concerns. ...
8 Aug
Forward How it feels to leave Israel when an attack is coming and every airline is canceling flights 6 Aug
As tensions rise in Israel with fears of an imminent attack by Iran coinciding with the observance of Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of mourning, the author grappl...
6 Aug
Forward As Israel braces for attack, ordinary citizens fear that Netanyahu has destroyed a country and a dream 5 Aug
In a piece by Aviya Kushner, an encounter with an elderly woman in Israel sparks reflections on the current political climate under Benjamin Netanyahu's lead...
5 Aug
Forward In a Tel Aviv jewelry store, a green necklace tells the story of life in Israel during wartime 2 Aug
In a Tel Aviv jewelry store, a woman's emotional purchase of a green necklace amid ongoing warfare in Israel prompts reflections on the struggles and fears f...
2 Aug