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Forward Michael Lerner, influential rabbi-activist and founder of Tikkun magazine, dies at 81 30 Aug
Rabbi Michael Lerner, a prominent figure in Jewish-American progressive thought, has died at 81. He was the founder of Tikkun magazine, which he launched in ...
30 Aug
Forward Why are Jews calling anyone who disagrees with them a kapo? 30 Aug
Mira Fox's article explores the rising use of the term "kapo" as an intra-Jewish political slur, particularly in online discourse. Originally describing Jewi...
30 Aug
Forward The Jewish Sport Report: Why FIFA might ban Israel from international soccer 30 Aug
FIFA is considering a request from the Palestinian Football Association to temporarily ban Israel from international soccer competition due to alleged violat...
30 Aug
Forward In Auschwitz, a modern love story sparks a new Jewish chapter 30 Aug
In Oswiecim, Poland, a town historically significant for its Jewish community, a modern love story unfolds between Hila Weisz, an Israeli with Holocaust-surv...
30 Aug
Forward Why I'm confident the war in Gaza won't ruin another year on campus 30 Aug
Jodi Rudoren expresses cautious optimism about campus climates regarding Israel-Palestine debates as the new academic year begins. After intense protests ove...
30 Aug
Forward At the nexus of Bertolt Brecht and Bernie Sanders, a young playwright finds his place 30 Aug
Jesse Jae Hoon, an emerging playwright influenced by socialist ideology, explores the intersection of politics and personal narrative through his work, drawi...
30 Aug
Forward How Rabbi Michael Lerner merged spirituality and social justice and influenced a generation of progressives 30 Aug
Rabbi Michael Lerner, who passed away at 81, was a pivotal figure in merging spirituality with social justice, largely through his influential magazine, Tikk...
30 Aug
Forward Hidden away for a decade, a beloved Jewish artist's mural awaits its return to the public eye 30 Aug
For the past decade, the famous 13-piece mural 'Resources of America' by renowned Jewish artist Ben Shahn and his wife Bernarda Bryson has been out of public...
30 Aug
Forward With the passing of Rabbi Michael Lerner, looking back on Tikkun magazine 30 Aug
Rabbi Michael Lerner, the influential founder and editor of Tikkun Magazine, has passed away at age 81. Tikkun served as a pivotal platform for progressive J...
30 Aug
Forward College students are already protesting — and getting arrested — over Israel this semester 30 Aug
Amid the start of the fall semester, universities across the United States, including the University of Michigan, are experiencing resurgent pro-Palestinian ...
30 Aug
Forward Berlin Holocaust memorial vandalized with antisemitic graffiti 29 Aug
A Berlin Holocaust monument, the Block of Women, was defaced with antisemitic and pro-Palestinian graffiti, adding to recent global instances of vandalism at...
29 Aug
Forward For Jewish students at McGill like me, our return to campus is filled with dread 29 Aug
Sophie Block, a Jewish student at McGill University, describes her anxiety returning to a campus environment charged with intense pro-Palestinian activism an...
29 Aug
Forward Asaf Yasur wins gold in taekwondo, Israel’s first Paris Paralympics medal 29 Aug
Asaf Yasur achieved a historic victory for Israel by winning a gold medal in taekwondo at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, marking Israel's first medal at these g...
29 Aug
Forward Adam Sandler's new Netflix comedy special makes poop jokes sentimental 29 Aug
Adam Sandler's new Netflix comedy special, "Love You," showcases his growth in guitar skills while retaining his classic, juvenile comedic style. Directed by...
29 Aug
Forward After 10/7, Jewish federations raised $850 million for Israel. 40% is unspent 29 Aug
Jewish federations in North America, responding to the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks in southern Israel, raised over $850 million for Israeli recovery ef...
29 Aug
Forward I don’t belong to a synagogue. Can I be buried in a Jewish cemetery? 29 Aug
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
Forward Kristen Bell dates a rabbi in new Netflix romantic comedy series 29 Aug
The upcoming Netflix series "Nobody Wants This" features Kristen Bell as a non-Jewish woman who falls in love with a rabbi, played by Adam Brody. Created by ...
29 Aug
Forward US sanctions Israeli nonprofit that supports West Bank settlers in latest round of penalties 28 Aug
The United States has imposed sanctions on Hashomer Yosh, an Israeli nonprofit, and Yitzhak Levi Filant, a civilian security coordinator at the West Bank set...
28 Aug
Forward 2 pro-Palestinian student groups at NYU, Columbia say Instagram removed their accounts 28 Aug
Two pro-Palestinian student groups, Columbia University’s Students for Justice in Palestine and New York University's People's Solidarity Coalition, reported...
28 Aug
Forward West Bank, the next feared flashpoint, was there all along 28 Aug
The article discusses the increasing tensions in the West Bank amid ongoing Israeli military actions and geopolitical dynamics following the outbreak of conf...
28 Aug
Forward The Jewish guide to Kamala Harris’ CNN interview 28 Aug
In a notable political move, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to participate in her first sit-down interview since securing the Democratic presidential no...
28 Aug
Forward How universities have changed their policies on protest because of the war in Gaza 28 Aug
In response to recent protests related to the war in Gaza, universities across the United States are implementing new policies to manage campus activism. Col...
28 Aug
Forward JD Vance attacks influential Jewish head of teachers union for not having biological kids 28 Aug
Senator JD Vance's recent attack on Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers, highlights the ongoing rhetoric regarding family ...
28 Aug
Forward Why pro-Palestinian students at U of Michigan are trying to stop funding for Frisbee and dance teams 28 Aug
At the University of Michigan, the newly elected student government, led by the Shut It Down Party, is attempting to leverage its control over a $1.3 million...
28 Aug
Forward US government spends record $454 million to secure religious institutions amid rising antisemitism 28 Aug
The U.S. government has allocated a record $454.5 million to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program in response to rising antisemitism, notably since the recen...
28 Aug
Forward What kids wrote in the Yiddish press about their summer vacations 27 Aug
The article by Jennifer A. Stern explores the summer experiences of Jewish children during the early 20th century, as documented in letters to the editor pub...
27 Aug
Forward A new book about American Jewry is causing controversy. Here’s what it actually says. 27 Aug
Joshua Leifer's new book, "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life," explores the shifting landscape of Americ...
27 Aug
Forward Jill Stein says war in Gaza ‘makes any genocide pale by comparison’ — and then says she misspoke 27 Aug
Jill Stein, Green Party presidential candidate, stirred controversy by describing the death toll in Gaza as a genocide more significant than any other, a sta...
27 Aug
Forward Separating anti-Zionists from antisemites on campus 27 Aug
A recent study by Brandeis University explored the relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism on college campuses, revealing that a significant porti...
27 Aug
Forward For the 900th time, an antisemitic attack is an attack on all of France 27 Aug
The article discusses the recent surge in antisemitic attacks in France, highlighting two incidents in Rouen and La Grande Motte, where synagogues were targe...
27 Aug
Forward Why everyone should go see the Nova Exhibition in Los Angeles 27 Aug
The Nova Exhibition in Los Angeles offers a deeply immersive experience, documenting the Hamas attack on a desert music festival on October 7th. With a mix o...
27 Aug
Forward Sellout crowd, spike in sales for author whose talk was canceled over pro-Israel moderator 27 Aug
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
Forward Instead of piling on Joshua Leifer, listen to him 27 Aug
The article discusses the cancellation of author Joshua Leifer's book launch due to his association with controversial Zionist Rabbi Andy Bachman, sparking b...
27 Aug
Forward Why my great-grandfather, a strike leader, kept landing in prison 26 Aug
This article explores the life of Chaim Ime Mendl Kaplan, an influential Jewish labor activist in early 20th-century America. Kaplan, who immigrated from Eas...
26 Aug
Forward Kamala Harris wants Jews to donate to her campaign — in multiples of 18 26 Aug
Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is appealing to Jewish donors by suggesting contributions in multiples of 18, linking the fundraising approach to the...
26 Aug
Forward Is every war movie about Israel and Gaza now? 26 Aug
In light of the Israel-Hamas conflict, audiences are increasingly interpreting war movies and series like 'Dune,' 'The Last of Us,' and 'The Hunger Games' th...
26 Aug
Forward Harris mentioned war in Gaza 9 times at DNC. Trump mentioned it once at the RNC. 26 Aug
The coverage of the ongoing war in Gaza during the Democratic and Republican national conventions reveals significant differences in how the two parties addr...
26 Aug
Forward Meet the new antisemitism, same as the old antisemitism 26 Aug
In this article, Robert Zaretsky discusses the resurgence of antisemitism in contemporary society, examining how Jews are increasingly finding their identity...
26 Aug
Forward Preserving Mexican Syrian Jewish traditions in a world on the verge of collapse 26 Aug
Clairette Atri Mizrahi, a Mexican Syrian Jewish playwright, captures the tension between modern and traditional identity in her work, particularly through he...
26 Aug
Forward Trump planned to announce Jerusalem embassy move months earlier than he did, new book reveals 25 Aug
A new book by former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster reveals that Donald Trump initially planned to announce the U.S. Embassy's move from Tel Aviv to...
25 Aug
Forward Israel thwarts major Hezbollah attack, striking rocket launchers aimed at Tel Aviv 25 Aug
In a significant escalation along the northern border, Israel launched a major preemptive military operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon to prevent...
25 Aug
Forward An Oct. 7 survivor and other Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch at the Paris Paralympics 24 Aug
The 2024 Paris Paralympics are about to unfold, showcasing over 4,000 athletes including a notable cohort of Jewish and Israeli competitors. Among the Israel...
24 Aug
Forward How Kamala's first-name campaign could change our understanding of leadership 23 Aug
This article examines Vice President Kamala Harris's symbolic use of her first name during the Democratic National Convention, where her great-nieces charmin...
23 Aug
Forward Kamala Harris wants to support Israel, and Palestinians. It will be even harder than it seems 23 Aug
Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for the presidency, signaled her intention to uphold U.S. support for Israel while addressing the plight...
23 Aug
Forward Claims of ‘ego-driven jihad’ as feud escalates at Zionist Organization of America 23 Aug
The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) is facing internal turmoil as two board members, Brian Grodman and Paul Tartell, have filed a lawsuit to remove Mor...
23 Aug
Forward Before ‘The Warriors’ was a cult movie — or a Lin-Manuel Miranda album — it had radical Jewish roots 23 Aug
Sol Yurick's 1965 novel, "The Warriors," which inspired a cult classic film and a Lin-Manuel Miranda concept album, draws from his experience as a social wor...
23 Aug
Forward In one of the most specifically Jewish movies ever made, love triumphs over loneliness 23 Aug
"Between the Temples," directed by Nathan Silver, is an evocative, comedic indie film exploring the intersection of Jewish ritual, personal grief, and unconv...
23 Aug
Forward Kamala Harris did the impossible, and said exactly the right thing about Israel and Gaza 23 Aug
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention with a speech emphasizing pragmatic solutions for international crises, including t...
23 Aug
Forward Harris makes a forceful case for Israel’s security — and Palestinian self-determination — in DNC address 23 Aug
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the Democratic National Convention, emphasizing a dual commitment to Israel's right to security and Palestinian self-d...
23 Aug
Forward For the first time in two decades, a sports video game gets a Jewish cover athlete. Or three. 23 Aug
In a historic first, the Hughes brothers—Jack, Quinn, and Luke—will be featured on the cover of EA Sports' NHL 25 video game, marking the first time a Jewish...
23 Aug