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Forward A bar mitzvah for a transgender man in the shul where he once had a bat mitzvah 10 Sep 2024
Emet Marwell, now 28, recently celebrated a unique bar mitzvah ceremony at Temple Shalom in Maryland, where he had his bat mitzvah 14 years prior. This cerem...
10 Sep 2024
Forward Debate city: What’s so Jewish about Philadelphia, site of Harris-Trump matchup? 10 Sep 2024
Philadelphia boasts a vibrant Jewish history and presence, highlighted by landmarks such as the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and Congr...
10 Sep 2024
Forward CNN’s Dana Bash is latest Jewish author targeted by pro-Palestinian activists 6 Sep 2024
CNN's Dana Bash, a prominent Jewish journalist, faced disruptions at a Washington, D.C., bookstore event by pro-Palestinian activists, highlighting a disturb...
6 Sep 2024
Forward Chuck Schumer’s enemies can’t resist cursing him out in Yiddish 5 Sep 2024
The article explores the use of Yiddish insults in political discourse, specifically pointing to incidents involving Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Re...
5 Sep 2024
Forward DOJ: Russia targeted Jews in a campaign to influence elections 5 Sep 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice has identified a Russian disinformation campaign that targeted Jewish communities to influence U.S. elections, using cybersqua...
5 Sep 2024
Forward Trump saying Jews are crazy to vote for his nemesis is a throwback to Ed Koch 4 Sep 2024
The article discusses the recent remarks by Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, criticizing Jewish voters who support Democrats, labeling them...
4 Sep 2024
Forward My dear friends’ wedding is on Yom Kippur. How do I reconcile my obligations? 4 Sep 2024
Beth Harpaz at A Bintel Brief addresses a common dilemma for Jewish individuals invited to events conflicting with major holidays, such as a wedding on Yom K...
4 Sep 2024
Forward I don’t belong to a synagogue. Can I be buried in a Jewish cemetery? 29 Aug 2024
In a recent article for The Forward's long-running advice column, Bintel Brief, a reader inquires about his right to a Jewish burial in the cemetery of his a...
29 Aug 2024
Forward Sellout crowd, spike in sales for author whose talk was canceled over pro-Israel moderator 27 Aug 2024
Joshua Leifer's book launch, initially canceled due to a dispute over a pro-Israel moderator, witnessed a resurgence with a sellout crowd and increased book ...
27 Aug 2024
Forward Why Doug Emhoff took the bus to Hebrew school — and more about his childhood synagogue 22 Aug 2024
The article highlights Doug Emhoff's Jewish upbringing and connection to Temple Shalom in Aberdeen, New Jersey, where he attended Hebrew school and had his b...
22 Aug 2024