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Forward Kwanzakkah: A way to celebrate dual heritage, and combat hate 23 Dec 2022
The concept of 'Kwanzakkah,' a blend of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations, seeks to honor dual heritage for those who are both Black and Jewish, while also s...
23 Dec 2022
Forward Would you have dinner with these 125 American Jews? 23 Dec 2022
The Forward, a Jewish publication, celebrates its 125th anniversary by creating a fictional Shabbat dinner with 125 influential American Jews from 1897 to 20...
23 Dec 2022
Forward A US soldier sent home bones from Dachau. They've just been buried in a Jewish cemetery 23 Dec 2022
The unidentified remains of at least one victim from Dachau, the Nazi concentration camp, were recently buried in a Jewish family's plot in Washington, D.C. ...
23 Dec 2022
Forward Eating Chinese meant proving that the shtetl had been left behind 23 Dec 2022
The article explores the cultural link between American Jews and Chinese food, particularly the tradition of eating Chinese food on Christmas. The researcher...
23 Dec 2022
Forward Introducing the Forward 125: The American Jews who shaped our world 23 Dec 2022
The Forward has released its list of the 125 most influential American Jews from 1897-2022 as part of its 125th anniversary celebration. The list includes a ...
23 Dec 2022
Forward It’s buyer’s remorse for these Jews who love their Teslas but are disgusted with Elon Musk 22 Dec 2022
Some Jewish Tesla owners are regretting their purchases due to Elon Musk's erratic social media behavior and insensitivity towards the impact on Jews. Since ...
22 Dec 2022
Forward Searching for Jewish Sicily, I returned with two Hanukkah recipes 22 Dec 2022
The author recounts a trip to Sicily in search of the Jewish history of the region. Despite initial skepticism from locals, they uncover evidence of a once-t...
22 Dec 2022
Forward What happens when you turn the Holocaust into a video game? 22 Dec 2022
Video game designer Luc Bernard is creating "The Light in the Darkness," the first game aiming to accurately portray the Holocaust. Unlike typical video game...
22 Dec 2022
Forward Fear of Christmas 22 Dec 2022
The article explores the fear and traditions surrounding Christmas among Jews. In the early 20th century, Jewish immigrants adopted Christmas as an American ...
22 Dec 2022
Forward Zelenskyy, ‘modern-day Maccabee,’ invokes candle-lit Christmas in speech to Congress 22 Dec 2022
In a poignant address to the U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a Jewish leader, invoked themes of resilience reminiscent of the Hanukka...
22 Dec 2022
Forward Why a Christmas Day gift-giving caravan is ‘the most Jewish thing’ Chicago-area residents can do 21 Dec 2022
On Christmas Day, Tamar Manasseh, a Jewish woman from Chicago, organizes a gift-giving caravan to distribute toys to children and families in poor neighborho...
21 Dec 2022
Forward Congressman-elect George Santos lied about grandparents fleeing anti-Jewish persecution during WWII 21 Dec 2022
Congressman-elect George Santos' claim of having Jewish grandparents who fled Europe during World War II appears to be untrue, according to genealogy website...
21 Dec 2022
Forward VIDEO: Funny skit of Jewish customers at a Chinese restaurant on Christmas 21 Dec 2022
In this funny skit by YidLife Crisis, Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion comically depict the Jewish tradition of eating at a Chinese restaurant on Christmas. The ...
21 Dec 2022
Forward The Bible’s best and brightest nepo babies 20 Dec 2022
The concept of 'nepotism babies'—children who benefit from the fame or success of their parents—is explored humorously through a biblical lens by PJ Grisar. ...
20 Dec 2022
Forward Phoenix Suns' new owner played for his hometown Maccabi team 20 Dec 2022
Mat Ishbia, a mortgage-lending entrepreneur, who played basketball for his hometown Maccabi team, has purchased the Phoenix Suns for $4 billion, including th...
20 Dec 2022
Forward GW clears student activist and club of wrongdoing in ‘F— Zionists’ postering 19 Dec 2022
George Washington University has cleared the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter and its leader of any wrongdoing in an incident where anti-Zioni...
19 Dec 2022
Forward At 89, Cormac McCarthy has created his first Jewish characters — not that it matters 19 Dec 2022
In his latest novels, "The Passenger" and "Stella Maris," Cormac McCarthy introduces his first Jewish characters, Bobby and Alicia Western. While the plot is...
19 Dec 2022
Forward The antisemitic propaganda group Goyim TV has relocated to Florida, an emerging hotspot for extremists 16 Dec 2022
Goyim TV, led by Jon Minadeo Jr., has relocated its headquarters from California to Florida, a state experiencing an uptick in extremist and antisemitic acti...
16 Dec 2022
Forward Artist Nidaa Badwan escaped repression in Gaza. Now she’s taking on Iran. 16 Dec 2022
Nidaa Badwan, an artist who escaped repression in Gaza and now lives in Italy, is creating a sculpture inspired by the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman ki...
16 Dec 2022
Forward It’s a new year. Can we please talk about antisemitism in a new way? 16 Dec 2022
In this article, the author argues for a new approach to measuring and understanding antisemitism in America. The author suggests that instead of solely focu...
16 Dec 2022
Forward Iran is a Jewish issue. Why is the community silent? 16 Dec 2022
The author expresses disappointment in the silence of the American Jewish community regarding the ongoing protests and human rights violations in Iran. They ...
16 Dec 2022
Forward Every Hanukkah movie and TV episode worth knowing about, and the cocktails to go with them 16 Dec 2022
The article provides a comprehensive guide to American Hanukkah-themed movies and TV episodes, complete with cocktail pairings. Notably, Hallmark's latest fi...
16 Dec 2022
Forward For one 1980s pop fan, this Shabbat service is a dream come true 16 Dec 2022
Hillel Tigay, music director at L.A.'s Ikar community, blends his love for 1980s pop music with Jewish spiritual practices. A fan of Tears For Fears, Tigay p...
16 Dec 2022
Forward Unilever ‘resolves’ legal battle with Ben & Jerry’s board over Israel sales 15 Dec 2022
The legal dispute between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's independent board over the sale of ice cream in Israel and the West Bank has been resolved. The dispute ...
15 Dec 2022
Forward NY appeals court agrees Yeshiva University must recognize LGBTQ club 15 Dec 2022
A New York appeals court has affirmed a ruling that Yeshiva University must recognize the YU Pride Alliance, an LGBTQ student club, stating that the universi...
15 Dec 2022
Forward Maccabee Bar is serving up Hanukkah warm fuzzies (and hard drinks) in the West Village 15 Dec 2022
The Maccabee Bar, a Hanukkah-themed pop-up, brings a unique experience to New York's West Village from December 13-31. Founded by bartender Naomi Levy, the b...
15 Dec 2022
Forward In Ukraine, Hanukkah candles are a lifeline in the midst of power outages 15 Dec 2022
In the midst of ongoing power outages due to Russian attacks, Hanukkah candles have become a crucial resource for the Jewish community in Chernivtsi, Ukraine...
15 Dec 2022
Forward Jewish institutions should divest billions in fossil fuels, new report says 15 Dec 2022
A new report from environmental group Dayenu urges Jewish institutions in the U.S. to divest billions of dollars from the fossil fuel industry. The report es...
15 Dec 2022
Forward U.S. education department opens antisemitism investigation at UC Berkeley, where pro-Israel advocates alleged ‘Jew-free zones’ 15 Dec 2022
The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of antisemitism at UC Berkeley School of Law following claims that the univer...
15 Dec 2022
Forward How the sesame seed became the most Jewish of all ingredients 15 Dec 2022
The article explores the significance of sesame seeds in Jewish culinary history. It traces the origins of the phrase "open sesame" to the Hebrew word sisma,...
15 Dec 2022
Forward Six great Yiddish Hanukkah recordings 15 Dec 2022
As Hanukkah approaches, the article suggests creating a festive atmosphere by using attractive candles and listening to traditional Yiddish Hanukkah music. T...
15 Dec 2022
Forward Morocco's Jewish golden era comes back to life 14 Dec 2022
The article discusses the golden era of Hebrew culture in Morocco in the early and middle part of the 20th century. Moroccan Jews, influenced by Westernizati...
14 Dec 2022
Forward Hebrew Israelites: Facts, myths and reflections 14 Dec 2022
Hebrew Israelite groups, often in the spotlight due to figures like Kanye West and Kyrie Irving, face misconceptions and scrutiny. Scholars Bruce Haynes and ...
14 Dec 2022
Forward I'm moved by the Palestinian solidarity at the World Cup. I hope it's not being exploited 13 Dec 2022
The presence of pro-Palestinian solidarity at the 2022 World Cup has been widely celebrated by Palestinians and seen as a sign that their cause is not forgot...
13 Dec 2022
Forward A mezuzah on the ambassador’s doorpost: The first Jew in the job reflects on a year in Argentina 13 Dec 2022
Marc Stanley, the first Jewish U.S. Ambassador to Argentina, reflects on his year in office. He takes pride in being the first Jewish person in the role and ...
13 Dec 2022
Forward Kids love to play video games. So do white supremacists. 12 Dec 2022
Online multiplayer video games, such as Roblox, have become breeding grounds for white supremacist and extremist ideologies, as highlighted in a report by th...
12 Dec 2022
Forward A timeline of Kyrie Irving’s antisemitism controversy 12 Dec 2022
NBA star Kyrie Irving ignited a controversy after sharing a link to an antisemitic film on Twitter. The film, "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America," pr...
12 Dec 2022
Forward How could anyone ever hate Anne Frank — why a fringe group declared war on the Holocaust’s most famous victim 12 Dec 2022
The article explores the controversial discourse surrounding Anne Frank's portrayal in contemporary American culture, influenced by comments from the now-dis...
12 Dec 2022
Forward Trump: Jewish leaders ‘lack loyalty’ and should be ‘ashamed’ 9 Dec 2022
Former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks accusing Jewish leaders of lacking loyalty and should be ashamed, citing their criticism over his di...
9 Dec 2022
Forward Chef Bobo's frico 9 Dec 2022
Chef Bobo shares his recipe for frico, a dish made with potatoes, onions, and Montasio cheese. The potatoes are boiled, mashed with onions, and cooked until ...
9 Dec 2022
Forward Of course the Italians make a better latke 9 Dec 2022
Frico, a traditional dish from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, is similar to latkes but includes grated potato, onion, and Montasio cheese fried i...
9 Dec 2022
Forward He was indicted for a threat against Manhattan Jews. Some neighbors want him in custody. 8 Dec 2022
Members of Manhattan's Upper West Side Jewish community are expressing outrage that Matthew Mahrer, who was indicted for planning to attack synagogues, remai...
8 Dec 2022
Forward Why is there still a bust of this antisemite in Rockefeller Center? 8 Dec 2022
Despite Charles Lindbergh being remembered for his pioneering transatlantic flight, he was also an antisemite and Nazi sympathizer, as evidenced by his isola...
8 Dec 2022
Forward We asked an artificial intelligence bot to write Hanukkah movies 7 Dec 2022
In a playful exploration of artificial intelligence's capabilities, Jake Wasserman employs OpenAI's ChatGPT to generate Hallmark-style Hanukkah movie plots. ...
7 Dec 2022
Forward The top Jewish podcast changes the narrative on Jews who leave the Hasidic world 7 Dec 2022
The Shalom Hartman Institute has released a new podcast called "Heretic in the House" that explores what happens when people leave the Hasidic world. The pod...
7 Dec 2022
Forward Authors protest ‘banned books’ list in Florida that includes Shabbat picture book 7 Dec 2022
The picture book "Chik Chak Shabbat" is among the 176 titles that have been removed from school shelves in Duval County, Florida. PEN America, a nonprofit or...
7 Dec 2022
Forward Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy responds to Kanye West’s antisemitism: ‘Come see me, bro’ 6 Dec 2022
Israeli UFC fighter Natan Levy has publicly challenged Kanye West in response to his recent antisemitic comments, suggesting that West "come see me, bro" dur...
6 Dec 2022
Forward Hallmark's latest Hanukkah movie is weirdly good 6 Dec 2022
Hallmark's latest Hanukkah movie, "Hanukkah on Rye," is being praised as a significant improvement from previous attempts by the network to portray Jewish ho...
6 Dec 2022
Forward Doug Emhoff to chair White House roundtable with Jewish groups on rising antisemitism 5 Dec 2022
Douglas Emhoff, the Jewish Second Gentleman of the United States, will chair a White House roundtable on antisemitism with various Jewish organizations. This...
5 Dec 2022
Forward Was Josef K. only guilty of the crime of being Jewish? 5 Dec 2022
Orson Welles' film "The Trial," based on Franz Kafka's novel, follows Josef K., played by Anthony Perkins, as he navigates a surreal world of arrest and conf...
5 Dec 2022