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Forward How aid to Israel fell victim to the the cult of Trump 9 Feb
In this article, the author criticizes the MAGA-led Republican party for sacrificing conservative priorities, such as aid to Israel and immigration reform, f...
9 Feb
JTA What Jewish mysticism can teach us about psychedelics 8 Feb
In this article, the author explores the connections between Jewish mysticism and the use of psychedelics. While there is no definitive proof of psychedelic ...
8 Feb
Forward The International Court of Justice ruling on Israel got it right 26 Jan
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on the South Africa v. Israel case, which alleged that Israel committed acts of genocide against Palestinians ...
26 Jan
Forward Why do media outlets love scared Jews? 19 Jan
The rise in antisemitism is a real concern, but the media often exaggerates or misrepresents incidents involving Jews. For example, the story of a sperm dono...
19 Jan
Forward How culture warriors weaponized Jewish grief and forced Harvard’s president to resign 2 Jan
Claudine Gay, the former president of Harvard University, resigned after facing criticism and calls for her resignation from both pro-Israel donors and conse...
2 Jan
Forward Rep. Tlaib’s Israel-Hamas statements were offensive. Censuring her was even worse 8 Nov 2023
Rep. Rashida Tlaib's controversial statements regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict have sparked significant backlash, yet her censure by the U.S. House is arg...
8 Nov 2023
Forward Dianne Feinstein was tenacious and contradictory — just like American Jews 29 Sep 2023
Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away at 90, was known for her impactful career in the Senate, advocating for issues like gun control and exposing tortur...
29 Sep 2023
Forward Why Sukkot is my favorite Jewish holiday 28 Sep 2023
Sukkot is described as a cherished Jewish holiday, distinct from others due to its emphasis on joy, nature, and earth-based rituals. While it holds historica...
28 Sep 2023
Forward Hey Donald Trump, Israel called — they want their ancient oil lamps back 19 Jul 2023
Archaeologically valuable ceramic oil lamps from ancient Israel, initially brought to the U.S. for a White House Hanukkah Party in 2019, were reported missin...
19 Jul 2023