In her language-themed column, Aviya Kushner explores the prevalence and multifaceted meanings of the word "awkward," especially in the political context of ...

Alfred J. Lakritz's memoir "Adieu: A Memoir of Holocaust Survival" delivers a gripping account of his life as a hidden child in Nazi-occupied France, explori...

Throughout 2024, "Israel" has emerged as the defining word of the year, according to Jewish Forward's language columnist Aviya Kushner. This selection unders...

Aviya Kushner explores the critical topic of fact-checking in the context of a New Yorker review of Ta-Nehisi Coates' book, which included a false claim abou...

In Amsterdam, the recent violent encounters with Israeli soccer fans have sparked debate over using the term 'pogrom.' Historically defined as an organized m...

Aviya Kushner highlights the challenges and importance of language assistance for voters in the United States, emphasizing the provisions of the Voting Right...

The pomegranate, or 'rimon' in Hebrew, is a multifaceted symbol within Jewish tradition, representing both love and war. Its historical significance is under...

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...

Exploring the surge of the word 'schlub' in modern discourse, Aviya Kushner delves into its usage to describe unkempt or incompetent individuals, predominant...

The article explores how discussions at the Democratic National Convention around the term "class" resonate differently within American Jewish communities. W...