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Freshman Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, representing New York's Hudson Valley, aims to fortify the U.S.-Israel relationship through his new position on ...

In this opinion piece, Gil Hoffman, the executive director of HonestReporting, discusses the firing of journalist Idris Muktar from CNN for his antisemitic t...

Newly obtained immigration records reveal that U.S. Rep. George Santos' mother, Fatima A.C.H. Devolder, was not present in the World Trade Center on 9/11 as ...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her history of endorsing far-right conspiracy theories, including a notorious claim about Jewish-funded space lasers, ...

John Bradley-Lestrange, an adjunct professor specializing in Holocaust and genocide studies, is using his popular TikTok account to break down antisemitic do...

Josh Shapiro was sworn in as Pennsylvania's 48th governor, becoming the state's third Jewish governor. Emphasizing his Jewish identity, he took his oath on B...

A new book by Chris Whipple sheds light on former President Donald Trump's shocking graciousness in the letter he left for President Joe Biden upon leaving o...

Rabbi Joshua Franklin of the Skverer sect of Hasidic Judaism caused a stir by using the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to help write a recent sermon, revealing to his ...

Norman Cousins, the influential editor of the Saturday Review, was a passionate advocate for peace and anti-nuclear activism. Although Jewish by birth, Cousi...

The text is a list of various Nazi collaborator monuments/projects related to different countries and individuals during World War II. It includes informatio...

Amelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield had a viral red-carpet moment at the Golden Globes, sparking excitement among fans who call it the "Jewish celebrity ...

The article discusses two films, "Where Life Begins" and "A Life Apart," that offer portrayals of Hasidic life. While many films tend to focus on the dramati...

In Eric Alterman's book, "We Are Not One: A History of America's Fight Over Israel," he argues that American Jews' support for Israel and the memory of the H...

Franz Kafka, the renowned Czech author known for his works on loneliness and alienation, is revealed in a new translation of his diaries to have had a more n...

The Forward recently published a list of the 125 most influential American Jews since its launch in 1897. Readers provided feedback on who they felt should h...

A new survey from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reveals that a significant portion of Americans perpetuate anti-Semitic beliefs. The survey found that a m...

Josh Shapiro, the governor-elect of Pennsylvania, will be sworn in using a Hebrew Bible that survived the tragic Tree of Life synagogue shooting in 2018, whe...

The recent decision by school authorities in Jacksonville, Florida, to cancel a high school production of Paula Vogel's play "Indecent" is ironic. The play i...

The Golden Globes celebrated Jewish influence and legacy in Hollywood, with Steven Spielberg receiving extensive acclaim for his contributions, particularly ...

"SHTTL" offers a unique portrayal of a day in an Eastern European shtetl before its destruction during the Holocaust, focusing on the vibrant, complex commun...

The Vaad HaBadchanim, an Orthodox Jewish comedy troupe, organizes an annual Twitter competition to find the funniest "frum" tweet, celebrating insider Jewish...

This article discusses the conflation of Jews of color with the Hebrew Israelite movement, specifically the more radical and antisemitic factions of the move...

Hank Hoffman and Jonathan Yunger's film "The Offering" explores Jewish horror through the story of a Hasidic funeral director plagued by the demon Abyzou in ...

Protesters gathered outside the district office of Rep. George Santos in Queens, demanding his resignation amidst investigations into fabricating details of ...

Following Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, numerous accounts belonging to prominent antisemites and white supremacists have been reinstated on the platfor...

National Wake, a Black and Jewish punk band formed in South Africa during the late 1970s, defied apartheid by bringing together Black and white musicians who...

As more Jews opt for cremation, a practice traditionally seen as non-compliant with Jewish burial customs, a notable tension arises within the community. Whi...

After Pope Benedict XVI's death, there is a debate among Catholics about his legacy. Traditionalist Catholics, known as tradcaths, are claiming his legacy by...

Diane Keaton's extensive and diverse film career has left a significant cultural imprint over the past 50 years. Best known for her iconic role in "Annie Hal...

This article discusses the controversy surrounding George Santos, a politician who lied about his Jewish heritage and claimed that his grandparents were Holo...

A reader writes to The Forward's advice column, "Bintel," seeking guidance on how to handle a situation where their friends declined to take a rapid COVID-19...

The discussion in The Forward's morning briefing sheds light on the complexities within the Hebrew Israelites community through the voices of scholars Bruce ...

A new study warns that Israel could face a severe shortage of fresh water in the coming decades due to population growth. The study predicts that by 2065, Is...

A Munich high school, the Luisengymnasium, recently held a memorial ceremony honoring 20 Jewish young women who were students at the school during the Holoca...

Mikhl Yashinsky is at the forefront of the Yiddish revival movement, teaching the language to a new generation of enthusiasts and bringing Yiddish theater to...

Pope Benedict XVI's record on Jews is contentious. He joined the Hitler Youth and served in the Nazi military, although it is unclear if his membership was v...

Rolling Stone's updated list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time includes a notable presence of Jewish vocalists such as Barbra Streisand, Amy Winehouse,...

PJ Grisar humorously speculates on potential Jewish cultural trends and celebrity antics for 2023. His whimsical predictions span a range of pop culture scen...

Barbara Walters, who passed away at 93, holds a significant place in media history as the first Jewish and female co-host of an American news program, showca...

This article discusses Leonard Cohen's performance of a Yiddish folk song during his European tour in 1976. The song, titled "Az der rebe zingt" (When the Re...

In 2022, there seemed to be a noticeable increase in Jewish representation on TV, with shows exploring Jewish themes and culture in more depth. This shift is...

A video of a woman attempting to tear down antisemitic signs from a fence in Iowa went viral on TikTok, garnering support from online viewers. The police int...

The term "Jew-ish" has been in the spotlight recently, with public figures like George Santos and Kanye West using it to claim an identity that they aren't a...

In this personal essay, the author recounts their experience working as a psychologist for intellectually and emotionally challenged Hasidic children in a Ha...

Congressman-elect George Santos of New York, a Republican, is facing controversy after allegedly lying about his Jewish heritage and fabricating details of h...

George Santos, the congressman-elect whose resume and personal story has been discredited, maintains that he identifies as "Jew-ish" despite evidence showing...

Stan Lee, the co-creator of the Marvel Universe and creator of iconic superheroes like Spider-Man and the Hulk, was born to Jewish immigrants from Romania. W...

A Yiddish video clip about Jewish diners in a Chinese restaurant on Christmas has been released with Mandarin subtitles and shared on the Chinese video platf...

The Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations (CCJR) has expressed concern about the possibility that certain Christian rhetoric during the Christmas ...

Israeli-American Jewish chef, Roy Shvartzapel, is credited with revolutionizing panettone, the Italian Christmas cake, in the United States through his busin...