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I translated ‘Life and Fate.’ Now an imprisoned American journalist is reading it in a Russian jail
5 Apr 2023
In this article, Robert Chandler reflects on the significance of Vasily Grossman's novel, Life and Fate, particularly in the context of present-day Russia. C...
5 Apr 2023
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What have I, a 93-year-old lox slicer, done to deserve all this?
5 Apr 2023
Len Berk, the 93-year-old lox slicer from Zabars, shares the delightful experience of being invited to a cabaret show titled 'Retire? Who's Got Time!?!' by p...
5 Apr 2023
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13 NY rabbis to Jamaal Bowman: Quit your anti-Israel charades
4 Apr 2023
Thirteen New York rabbis have written an article criticizing Congressman Jamaal Bowman for his anti-Israel stance and actions. They claim that Bowman has ali...
4 Apr 2023
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How Ayn Rand, Emerson and Thoreau perverted the American Dream
4 Apr 2023
Dan Friedman's article explores Alissa Quart's critique of the self-reliant American Dream in her book, "Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American...
4 Apr 2023
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Jews are asked to set a place for arrested journalist Evan Gershkovich at Passover Seders
3 Apr 2023
Jews are being asked to set a place at their Passover Seder tables for Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested in Russia on accusat...
3 Apr 2023
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Do I dare grill a gefilte fish?
3 Apr 2023
Passover celebrates freedom, but why do we force ourselves to eat gefilte fish? Tradition is the short answer. Ashkenazi gefilte fish and Sephardic fish cake...
3 Apr 2023
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Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on view that United States should be a Christian nation
3 Apr 2023
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reiterated her stance that the United States should embrace Christian nationalism during an interview on CBS's 60 Minutes. She re...
3 Apr 2023
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Evangelicals love to compare Trump to King David — but just how similar are they?
31 Mar 2023
The article explores the comparison some Evangelicals make between Donald Trump and King David, despite their vastly different characters and contexts. Trump...
31 Mar 2023
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Twitter Blue could hand antisemites a megaphone
31 Mar 2023
The introduction of Twitter Blue, a paid verification program on the platform, has raised concerns about the potential increase in antisemitism and hate spee...
31 Mar 2023
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We need to stop singing the same song about Israel — or it's not going to be OK
31 Mar 2023
Israel is facing significant challenges that threaten its status as a democracy and its international standing. The recent protests against the right-wing go...
31 Mar 2023
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News Quiz: Trump indicted edition
31 Mar 2023
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31 Mar 2023
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So, what did Jorge Luis Borges really think of the Jews?
31 Mar 2023
Jorge Luis Borges, an Argentine author, had a complex and sometimes contradictory attitude towards Jews. While he is often praised for his philosemitic works...
31 Mar 2023
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The late poet Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim’s tragic secret
30 Mar 2023
Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim, a Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor, passed away recently in Israel. During the war, she was sent to the Vilna Ghetto and then to a...
30 Mar 2023
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In rural America's 'matzo deserts,' Jews struggle to set their Seder tables
30 Mar 2023
Michal Rosenoer's experience of preparing for Passover in rural Colorado highlights a broader issue faced by Jewish communities in similar regions, known as ...
30 Mar 2023
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My sister cut me out of her life after our father died. How do I fix this?
30 Mar 2023
The letter writer is seeking advice on how to reconcile with her estranged sister who cut off contact with the family after their father's death. The writer ...
30 Mar 2023
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I'm a junior in high school. Why do I need to apologize for Israel?
29 Mar 2023
The author, a Jewish high school student, expresses her frustration with feeling the need to apologize for Israel and justify her complicated feelings about ...
29 Mar 2023
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10 Passover recipes guaranteed to spice up your Seder table
29 Mar 2023
This article provides a list of ten Passover recipes to add variety to your Seder table. The recipes include Tequila-marinated chicken cutlets, Turkish lamb ...
29 Mar 2023
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You say matzah — and matzo and matzuh and matzee and more
29 Mar 2023
In response to a recent column about how the Forward should spell the name of the unleavened bread product eaten during Passover, readers shared their prefer...
29 Mar 2023
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The crucial Jewish ingredient that you probably don't think of as a Jewish ingredient
29 Mar 2023
Eggs are a versatile and important ingredient in Jewish cuisine. They are considered a parve protein, meaning they can be consumed with both dairy and meat m...
29 Mar 2023
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Jimmy Carter built strong bridges to American Jews — and tested their patience
28 Mar 2023
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, is a complex figure in the Jewish community due to his efforts and controversies. His presidency was m...
28 Mar 2023
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Hollywood goddess Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian Jew who pined for Vienna but hid her religion
28 Mar 2023
The exhibition "Hedy Lamarr: Actress Inventor Viennese" at the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York explores the life of Austrian Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr. ...
28 Mar 2023
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I was saying kaddish without mourning — until a song opened my heart
28 Mar 2023
In this personal essay, Joshua Metzger reflects on his experience of saying kaddish, the Jewish prayer for mourners, after the death of his mother. He descri...
28 Mar 2023
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Food writer Alison Roman makes a comeback — and a brisket for Passover
27 Mar 2023
Alison Roman, a popular food writer, is making a comeback with her new cookbook, Sweet Enough, which is already a bestseller. The cookbook focuses on dessert...
27 Mar 2023
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Will Robert Kraft's $25m ad campaign against antisemitism work?
27 Mar 2023
Billionaire Jewish businessman Robert Kraft plans to spend $25 million on a public awareness campaign against antisemitism, flooding television airwaves with...
27 Mar 2023
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Israel’s top diplomat in New York quits after firing of defense minister
26 Mar 2023
Asaf Zamir, Israel's consul general in New York, resigned amid protests following the firing of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant by Prime Minister Benjamin Neta...
26 Mar 2023
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Kanye West: ‘Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump street made me like Jewish people again’
26 Mar 2023
Kanye West recently claimed on Instagram that watching Jonah Hill in the movie "21 Jump Street" reshaped his view of Jewish people, marking a reversal from h...
26 Mar 2023
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Admit it, American Jewish establishment: Peter Beinart was right
24 Mar 2023
In light of recent anti-democratic judicial reforms in Israel, Peter Beinart's long-criticized views on Israel's occupation of the West Bank are gaining newf...
24 Mar 2023
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'A very, very dangerous situation': An Israeli journalist’s key takeaways from recent protests
24 Mar 2023
Massive protests have erupted in Israel, with hundreds of thousands of people opposing proposed legislative changes that would weaken the judicial system and...
24 Mar 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of kashering and car washing
24 Mar 2023
This article discusses two different topics: kashering (the process of making utensils kosher) and car washing. It provides a quiz to test the reader's knowl...
24 Mar 2023
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How an event at Madison Square Garden tried to rescue millions of Jews
24 Mar 2023
Eighty years ago, a large-scale initiative involved Hollywood and Broadway celebrities staging a series of pageants titled "We Will Never Die" to raise aware...
24 Mar 2023
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2022 saw a 52% jump in antisemitic incidents in NYC. Mayor Adams says it will change this year
24 Mar 2023
New York City saw a significant increase of 52% in antisemitic incidents in 2022 compared to the previous year, with the highest number of reported incidents...
24 Mar 2023
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Netanyahu vows more active role in Israel’s judiciary fight following a day of tense protests
23 Mar 2023
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel addressed the nation following intense national protests against his government's controversial judicial overhaul...
23 Mar 2023
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Yiddish poet Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim has died at 98
23 Mar 2023
Renowned Yiddish poet Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim, an influential figure in Jewish literature, passed away at the age of 98. Born in Lithuania in 1925, Basman Ben...
23 Mar 2023
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Despite missed Yom Kippur clue, Jewish studies professor was a 3-day 'Jeopardy!' champ
23 Mar 2023
Melissa Klapper, a professor of Jewish women's history, recently completed a successful three-day run as a Jeopardy! champion, earning $59,100. Although her ...
23 Mar 2023
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Countertop cover company aims to stick the landing one year after its Passover product fail
23 Mar 2023
Kosher Dekal, a New Jersey-based company known for its Passover countertop linings, returns to the market after a significant backlash last year from sticky ...
23 Mar 2023
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My sons owe me so much money I’m broke. How do I get them to repay me?
23 Mar 2023
In a letter to the advice column "Bintel Brief" in The Forward, a mother expresses frustration over her sons' reluctance to repay a debt she loans them. The ...
23 Mar 2023
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They fought for Israel. They died with their lives a mystery. Now, strangers are uncovering their stories
23 Mar 2023
Dorit Perry's quest began in 2010 when she discovered a tombstone in Jerusalem's Mount Herzl Military Cemetery that, unlike most, was missing key biographica...
23 Mar 2023
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My grandmother was a ‘Sherlock Holmes of Yiddish song,’ but she couldn’t solve the mystery of antisemitism
21 Mar 2023
Avram Mlotek reflects on his grandmother Chana Mlotek's legacy as a prominent Yiddish music archivist, who along with his grandfather, collected hundreds of ...
21 Mar 2023
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Inside the auction house driving the rare-book craze in the Orthodox world
21 Mar 2023
The Genazym auction house has become a significant player in the rare Jewish book market, particularly within the Orthodox community. Known for their dramati...
21 Mar 2023
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Can you handle the truth? Americans like Jews.
21 Mar 2023
Despite an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and rhetoric in recent years, a Pew Research Center survey found that Americans have the most favorable view o...
21 Mar 2023
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Avi Mayer, prominent pro-Israel activist, named editor of the Jerusalem Post
21 Mar 2023
Avi Mayer, a prominent pro-Israel activist and communications professional, has been appointed as the next editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post. Mayer, who ...
21 Mar 2023
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I grew up Jewish on a chicken farm. This book gets it right.
21 Mar 2023
Seth Stern's book "Speaking Yiddish to Chickens" delves into the lives of Holocaust survivors who settled in southern New Jersey post-World War II and establ...
21 Mar 2023
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Alarmed by their country’s political direction, more Israelis are seeking to move abroad
20 Mar 2023
Amidst Israel's political turmoil, a growing number of Israelis are contemplating or actively pursuing emigration options. Concerned over the government's ju...
20 Mar 2023
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‘A challenge to the soul of man’: 80 years ago, Hollywood stars pleaded for Europe’s Jews
20 Mar 2023
Eighty years ago, prominent Hollywood and Broadway stars staged a poignant pageant titled *We Will Never Die* at Madison Square Garden to urge the U.S. and a...
20 Mar 2023
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Celebrating the digital launch of an iconic Yiddish song collection
20 Mar 2023
Yiddish music fans can now celebrate the launch of The Yosl and Chana Mlotek Yiddish Song Collection website at the Workers Circle. Based on the popular Pear...
20 Mar 2023
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'This is not about Hitler' — Micaela Diamond on the Broadway revival of 'Parade'
17 Mar 2023
The Broadway revival of 'Parade,' starring Micaela Diamond and Ben Platt, revisits the story of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory superintendent who was wrongfully...
17 Mar 2023
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How a Florida bill could hurt Jewish studies
17 Mar 2023
A controversial Florida bill, House Bill 999, that aims to limit race and gender studies may also have unintended consequences for Judaic studies programs in...
17 Mar 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Jewish popularity, protests, and Passover
17 Mar 2023
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17 Mar 2023
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Halevi is wrong. The fight to end the occupation and protect democracy are directly intertwined
17 Mar 2023
In this letter to the editor, Mark Lurinsky criticizes Israeli analyst Yossi Klein Halevi for his disparagement of leftist Israeli groups focused on the occu...
17 Mar 2023
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The delectable tale of the Passover marshmallow, from Egyptian Exodus to American Seder table
17 Mar 2023
Marshmallows have become a popular Passover treat, although they are not traditionally associated with the holiday. While marshmallows are not kosher by defa...
17 Mar 2023