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Forward He works at a Holocaust museum by day. How’d he end up in 'Marty Supreme'? 15 Jan

Isaac Simon, a Holocaust museum employee turned accidental actor, landed a role in the Oscar-nominated film "Marty Supreme" after being scouted at a baseball...

15 Jan

Forward Trump's new Gaza plan marks a radical break from Israeli policy — can it succeed? 14 Jan

In a pivotal shift, Trump's Gaza plan marks a significant departure from traditional Israeli policy by promoting the return of the Palestinian Authority (PA)...

14 Jan

Forward Deborah Lipstadt has second thoughts about tying Jackson synagogue arsonist to ‘Globalize the Intifada’ 14 Jan

Deborah Lipstadt, a former U.S. State Department special envoy for anti-Semitism, initially linked an arson attack on a synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, to...

14 Jan

Forward In Jordan’s pick for the Oscars, a contradictory message about ethnonationalism 14 Jan

"All That's Left of You," Jordan's Oscar entry directed by Cherien Dabis, examines the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a testament of generational traum...

14 Jan

Forward American Jews can't agree about anything — except Iran 14 Jan

In response to the ongoing protests in Iran, initiated by economic turmoil and escalating into widespread anti-regime demonstrations, Jews worldwide have uni...

14 Jan

Forward Jewish creators made a satirical cartoon. Then the Mississippi synagogue arson supsect shared it 14 Jan

An arson suspect in Mississippi, Stephen Spencer Pittman, shared a satirical cartoon clip mocking Jews on the same day he set fire to Beth Israel Congregatio...

14 Jan

Forward Strong start for Virginia’s first Yiddish culture festival 14 Jan

The Richmond Yiddish Week festival enlivened the city with a vibrant celebration of Yiddish culture, music, and arts, attracting over 100 attendees and showc...

14 Jan

Forward In Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine,' echoes of Nazi justifications for aggression 14 Jan

Terrence Petty draws parallels between Donald Trump's foreign policy approach and the aggressive expansionist strategies of Adolf Hitler. In Trump's alleged ...

14 Jan

Forward The Holocaust Torah that survived a Mississippi synagogue fire was brought there by the state’s only survivor 14 Jan

The Torah from Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, showcases remarkable survival stories both past and present. Initially rescued from Prague, ...

14 Jan

Forward This California synagogue was just vandalized with anti-Zionist graffiti, one year after being destroyed by wildfire 14 Jan

The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center in California, which was destroyed by the Eaton wildfire in January 2025, was recently vandalized with anti-Zionist gra...

14 Jan

Forward He sold a house to Justin Bieber. Now this LA investor has given Chabad $100M to build one of the world's largest Jewish centers. 14 Jan

Alon Abady, a Los Angeles real estate investor, has made a landmark donation of a $100 million office tower in Pico-Robertson to Chabad of California. This 1...

14 Jan

Forward How 'synagogue of Satan' went from New Testament phrase to antisemitic catch-all 13 Jan

The term 'synagogue of Satan' has its origins in the Christian Bible's Book of Revelation but has been repurposed in modern times as an antisemitic slur util...

13 Jan

Forward What the 'synagogue of Satan' slur tells us about Christian antisemitism 13 Jan

The term 'synagogue of Satan,' originating from the New Testament's Book of Revelation, has resurfaced as a slur used in contemporary antisemitic rhetoric. C...

13 Jan

Forward For 250 years, American Jews have answered prejudice with defiance 13 Jan

American Jews have long responded to prejudice with defiance, a theme illustrated by historical records from as early as 1778. During the American Revolution...

13 Jan

Forward As protests grip Iran, fears grow for a Jewish New Yorker held prisoner there 13 Jan

Amid the escalating protests in Iran, the Jewish community faces increased danger, highlighted by the plight of Kamran Hekmati, an Iranian Jewish New Yorker ...

13 Jan

Forward As protests grip Iran, fears grow for a Jewish New Yorker held prisoner there 13 Jan

As Iran faces significant protests, concern rises for Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Iranian Jew with American citizenship from Great Neck, New York, who has ...

13 Jan

Forward The synagogue means something special to Southern Jews — which makes the Mississippi arson that much darker 13 Jan

The arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, struck at the heart of the Southern Jewish community's identity. In regions where Jewis...

13 Jan

Forward In a stylish mystery, Jodie Foster releases the dybbuk of French Jewish identity 13 Jan

In Rebecca Zlotowski's film 'A Private Life,' Jodie Foster stars as Dr. Lilian Steiner, an American-Jewish psychiatrist in Paris who becomes embroiled in sol...

13 Jan

Forward The Mississippi synagogue arson suspect has a Christian fitness site. Here’s what that tells us 13 Jan

Stephen Spencer Pittman, arrested for arson at a Mississippi synagogue, operates a Christian fitness site named One Purpose, blending scripture with fitness ...

13 Jan

Forward This gaming platform has 'zero tolerance' for antisemitism. Holocaust reenactments keep reappearing anyway. 13 Jan

Roblox, a popular gaming platform with a zero tolerance policy for antisemitism, is struggling to prevent Holocaust-themed games and hate speech. Despite the...

13 Jan

Forward In a Mamdani-era primary, J Street endorses pro-Israel incumbent — and, in a first, 'approves' his challenger 13 Jan

The article delves into J Street's unique dual endorsement strategy in New York's 10th Congressional District, where they endorse incumbent Dan Goldman while...

13 Jan

Forward A hypnotic new album inspired by a unique Yiddish recording 13 Jan

Cantor Sarah Myerson and musician Ilya Shneyveys have released an album titled "The Rose Cohen Experience," inspired by rare Yiddish recordings of folksinger...

13 Jan

Forward Synagogue arson suspect posted antisemitic cartoon on day of the attack 13 Jan

Stephen Spencer Pittman, a 19-year-old from Mississippi, is charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to the Beth Israel Congregation synagogue in Jack...

13 Jan

Forward Trump says Republicans 'don't like' antisemites. Don't trust him 12 Jan

Sruli Fruchter critiques President Donald Trump's claims of opposing antisemitism within the Republican Party, highlighting how this narrative falters agains...

12 Jan

Forward Mississippi fire suspect called the temple a 'synagogue of Satan' 12 Jan

The historic Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, was set ablaze in a suspected antisemitic hate crime. Stephen Spencer Pittman, the alleged ars...

12 Jan

Forward Charles Grodin was a curmudgeon with a gooey center 12 Jan

Charles Grodin, known for his curmudgeonly roles and prickly public persona, is re-evaluated in a new documentary, "Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause." Dire...

12 Jan

Forward For southern Jews, the Mississippi synagogue firebombing rekindles memories of exile and endurance 12 Jan

A recent firebombing of Beth Israel Congregation, Mississippi’s oldest synagogue, rekindles memories of historical attacks and evokes feelings of solidarity ...

12 Jan

Forward This Jewish philosopher would have called out the Trump administration's b.s. in Minneapolis 12 Jan

The article reflects on the Trump administration's response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, drawing philosophical parallels with Harry Fr...

12 Jan

Forward Mamdani denounces Hamas chants, but his delay draws scrutiny 11 Jan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny for his delayed response to a protest featuring pro-Hamas chants outside a Queens synagogue. His initial...

11 Jan

Forward Fire at Mississippi’s largest synagogue under federal investigation after arrest 11 Jan

Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, the state's largest synagogue, suffered significant damage from a suspected arson attack that is currently ...

11 Jan

Forward An arsonist torched a Mississippi synagogue. It feels hauntingly familiar. 11 Jan

A recent arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, which destroyed much of the historic synagogue, echoes a long and painful history ...

11 Jan

Forward A quiet diplomatic shift in the Middle East, with monumental consequences for Israel 11 Jan

Israel and Syria have initiated a groundbreaking diplomatic shift by agreeing to a joint fusion mechanism for intelligence sharing and cooperation, with supp...

11 Jan

Forward Why protests in Iran seem surprisingly pro-Israel 9 Jan

Protests in Iran have intensified, driven by economic frustrations and opposition to the current government's foreign policy priorities, particularly its sup...

9 Jan

Forward God heard the cries of Israelites in Egypt. Who will respond to our devastation in Minnesota? 9 Jan

In the wake of a tragic incident in Minnesota where Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent, the Jewish community draws parallels to the biblical ...

9 Jan

Forward These are the right-wing extremists we're watching out for in 2026 9 Jan

In 2026, the normalization of far-right extremism marks a significant shift in American culture and politics, fueled by influential online figures like Nick ...

9 Jan

Forward Emma Goldman, superstar? The Jewish anarchist has a surprising role to play in American musical theater 9 Jan

Emma Goldman, a prominent Russian-born Jewish anarchist, is typically portrayed briefly in American musical theater, appearing in bit parts in productions li...

9 Jan

Forward The ICE shooting in Minneapolis shattered my Holocaust survivor father's American dream 9 Jan

Beth Gendler shares a poignant reflection on how the ICE-related shooting of Rene Nicole Good in Minneapolis echoes the traumas of her Holocaust survivor fat...

9 Jan

Forward What does Marjorie Taylor Greene's break with Trump mean for Jews? Nothing good 8 Jan

Marjorie Taylor Greene's split from Donald Trump is not a sign of her moderation, but rather an alarming shift in far-right politics that could have serious ...

8 Jan

Forward Greenland’s only Jew hears a familiar pattern in Trump’s annexation talk 8 Jan

Paul Cohen, possibly Greenland's only Jew, reflects on the impact of President Donald Trump's revived idea of annexing Greenland, recognizing historical patt...

8 Jan

Forward Jacob Frey, Minneapolis’ Jewish mayor, returns to the spotlight after ICE shooting in his city 8 Jan

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a Jewish leader known for his outspoken views and past controversies, made headlines with his fiery address demanding ICE leave...

8 Jan

Forward Cooper Union settles antisemitism case with 10 Jewish students who were barricaded in library after Oct. 7 8 Jan

Cooper Union in New York City has settled a Title VI antisemitic discrimination case, providing restitution to ten Jewish students who were barricaded in the...

8 Jan

Forward Following pressure from Jewish leaders, Australian PM Anthony Albanese announces inquiry into Bondi attack 8 Jan

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a Royal Commission inquiry into last month's antisemitic attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi B...

8 Jan

Forward ‘Faust’ author Goethe’s fascination with Yiddish 8 Jan

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, renowned for works like "Faust," was significantly influenced by Jewish culture and language during his upbringing in Frankfurt a...

8 Jan

Forward Bob Dylan warned us about guys like Stephen Miller 8 Jan

Seth Rogovoy explores the uncanny resonance between Bob Dylan's 1983 album "Infidels" and contemporary political figures like Stephen Miller. Highlighting th...

8 Jan

Forward Knesset member from Netanyahu’s party decries ‘new enemy’: Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens 7 Jan

In a recent Knesset address, Likud member Dan Illouz voiced concerns about certain American political commentators, specifically Tucker Carlson and Candace O...

7 Jan

Forward Is Mamdani bad or good for Jews? Here's how not to tell 7 Jan

Emily Tamkin explores the complex dynamics of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's actions concerning antisemitism and Jewish communities. As Mamdani begins his t...

7 Jan

Forward British Jewish groups call for resignation of police chief who banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from soccer match 7 Jan

British Jewish organizations, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council, are demanding the resignation of West Midlan...

7 Jan

Forward Peter Beinart, Elliot Cosgrove and other Jewish leaders face off over the future of liberal Zionism 7 Jan

A recent panel at Bnai Jeshurun in Manhattan, featuring notable figures such as Peter Beinart and Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, reflected on the crisis facing liber...

7 Jan

Forward 'From a shtetl to a diaspora’: After the fire, a Palisades synagogue forges through a year in exile 7 Jan

Kehillat Israel, a synagogue in Pacific Palisades, remains resilient one year after a devastating fire destroyed homes and dispersed its community. The fire,...

7 Jan

Forward An idyllic Jewish village, full of life and hope, just hours before its utter annihilation 7 Jan

"Shttl," a film by Ady Walter set in a Jewish Ukrainian village on the eve of Operation Barbarossa in 1941, captures a community's vibrant life just before i...

7 Jan