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Forward In first, ultra-Orthodox news site apologizes to women for blurring their faces 5 Dec 2022
In an unprecedented move, an ultra-Orthodox news site in Israel has apologized for blurring the faces of several women in a photo it published. The women inc...
5 Dec 2022
Forward New York City mayor calls on Black and Jewish groups to build on their historic alliances 4 Dec 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is urging social media companies to address the rise of hate and antisemitism on their platforms, emphasizing the need for str...
4 Dec 2022
Forward Abe Foxman: If Smotrich and Ben-Gvir get their way, Israel will lose me and American Jews 2 Dec 2022
Abe Foxman, former leader of the Anti-Defamation League, expresses his conditional support for Israel, contingent on the preservation of its democratic and p...
2 Dec 2022
Forward How news veteran Ben Smith got his start in journalism — at the Forward 2 Dec 2022
Ben Smith, former editor of BuzzFeed News and current founder of Semafor, got his start in journalism as a summer intern at the Forward in 1998. He fell in l...
2 Dec 2022
Forward Kanye West: 'I love Jewish people but I also love Nazis' 1 Dec 2022
Kanye West participated in a controversial interview on Alex Jones's Infowars, revealing further troubling antisemitic beliefs. Joined by white supremacist N...
1 Dec 2022
Forward Four secrets for making great homemade latkes for Hanukkah 1 Dec 2022
In this article, the author shares four secrets to making great homemade latkes for Hanukkah. The first tip is to not peel or shred the potatoes until you ar...
1 Dec 2022
Forward Hakeem Jeffries, a staunchly pro-Israel Democrat, will lead his party in the U.S. House 1 Dec 2022
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a prominent Democrat from New York, has become the first Black leader of a major party in Congress, succeeding Nancy Pelosi as House Mi...
1 Dec 2022
Forward Why didn't organizers of mayoral summit on antisemitism tell the public about it? 30 Nov 2022
The recent mayoral summit on combating antisemitism, co-hosted by the mayor of Athens, received little public notice and was not widely publicized. This may ...
30 Nov 2022
Forward Deeply Jewish comedy is having a moment, even as antisemitism rocks pop culture 29 Nov 2022
Jewish comedians are increasingly using their platforms to express Jewish identity and tackle antisemitism, despite its rising occurrences in pop culture. Co...
29 Nov 2022
Forward Kanye West's antisemitism is playing right into white supremacists' hands 29 Nov 2022
In a recent podcast interview with Tim Pool, Kanye West expressed antisemitic views, claiming that Jewish people control banks and media. Two white supremaci...
29 Nov 2022
Forward Flanked by white nationalists, Kanye West claims in podcast that Jews want to ‘lock me up’ 29 Nov 2022
Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, continued his antisemitic rhetoric during an interview on the Timcast podcast alongside white nationalists Milo Yiannopo...
29 Nov 2022
Forward In a break with tradition, NYC council members head to Israel without their speaker 29 Nov 2022
In an unprecedented move, a group of New York City Council members is undertaking an educational trip to Israel without the council's speaker, Adrienne E. Ad...
29 Nov 2022
Forward ‘Shocking’ survey about antisemitic hiring based on shaky data 28 Nov 2022
A recent survey that allegedly showed widespread antisemitism among American hiring managers has been met with skepticism due to its unscientific methodology...
28 Nov 2022
Forward Jewish Trump officials distance themselves after his dinner with white supremacist 28 Nov 2022
Several former Jewish Trump administration officials, including Elan Carr and David Friedman, have criticized Donald Trump for dining with white supremacist ...
28 Nov 2022
Forward At this deli, the food is as fake as the orgasms — and 7 other lessons from an exhibit about Jewish culinary culture 28 Nov 2022
The article discusses the exhibit "I'll Have What She's Having: The Jewish Deli" at the New-York Historical Society, which explores the history and culture o...
28 Nov 2022
Forward Meet the 2 Jews of Guyana, a South American nation with a tradition of religious tolerance 28 Nov 2022
Guyana, a South American nation known for religious tolerance, is currently home to at least two Jews, Raphael Ades and Andrea de Caires, both of whom provid...
28 Nov 2022
Forward Who is Kanye West and Donald Trump's antisemitic new friend, Nick Fuentes? 25 Nov 2022
The article discusses Nick Fuentes, a young far-right influencer known for his extreme antisemitic and misogynistic views. He recently gained attention when ...
25 Nov 2022
Forward Trump hosts Kanye West and prominent antisemite Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago 25 Nov 2022
Former President Donald Trump recently hosted a controversial dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort with Kanye West, who has made antisemitic comments, and Nick Fu...
25 Nov 2022
Forward What I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving, from A to Z 25 Nov 2022
Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of the Forward, shares her gratitude list in an alphabetical manner for Thanksgiving, drawing inspiration from A.J. Jacobs' met...
25 Nov 2022
Forward The great-granddaughter of a Hollywood pioneer called out Dave Chappelle, and we got mail 25 Nov 2022
An open letter to Dave Chappelle from Sharon Rosen Leib, the great-granddaughter of a Hollywood pioneer, became the Forward's most-read article of 2022. Rose...
25 Nov 2022
Forward Jonah Hill loves his therapist so much he made a movie about it 24 Nov 2022
Jonah Hill's Netflix documentary, "Stutz," focuses on his therapist Phil Stutz rather than offering an in-depth look into therapy sessions. Unlike popular sh...
24 Nov 2022
Forward Jerusalem twin bombings: Deadly innovation stirs old traumas 23 Nov 2022
Two deadly bombings shook Jerusalem, breaking the pattern of recent lone-wolf attacks and leaving the city on high alert. The attacks, which occurred at a bu...
23 Nov 2022
Forward For an Israelite chief rabbi, a ‘mess’ of Kanye's making 22 Nov 2022
Rabbi Capers Funnye, leader of the International Israelite Board of Rabbis, addresses the challenges of distinguishing his religious movement, known as the C...
22 Nov 2022
Forward How a Jewish security network tipped off police about New York City threat 22 Nov 2022
A tip from a Jewish security organization led to the arrest of two men accused of plotting to attack a synagogue in New York. The Jewish security organizatio...
22 Nov 2022
Forward How one Jewish woman's crusade became the year's most talked-about documentary 22 Nov 2022
Laura Poitras' documentary "All the Beauty and the Bloodshed" captures the compelling story of artist Nan Goldin's crusade against the Sackler family, notori...
22 Nov 2022
Forward Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is very Christian — but it's had its Jewish moments 21 Nov 2022
Despite its predominantly Christian theme, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has featured notable Jewish moments over the years. Notably, in 2013, a dreidel-sha...
21 Nov 2022
Forward Brandeis University reeling after bus accident leaves 1 student dead, dozens injured; Jewish students hold vigils 21 Nov 2022
Brandeis University is grieving after a shuttle bus crash left one student dead and dozens injured. The crash occurred near the campus, and the Brandeis comm...
21 Nov 2022
Forward Welcome to the new Twitter: Kanye West is back and Elon Musk trolls the ADL 21 Nov 2022
Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, engaged in banter with Kanye West and trolled the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) over the weekend, indicating his desire f...
21 Nov 2022
Forward Jon Stewart is not our ‘spokesjew’ — he normalized hate speech 17 Nov 2022
In a recent interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart discussed recent instances of antisemitism in celebrity culture, including Kanye Wes...
17 Nov 2022
Forward Old Jewish men offer President Biden advice on his 80th birthday 17 Nov 2022
On President Joe Biden's 80th birthday, several Jewish contemporaries offer their life advice and insights. Tom Freudenheim, an 85-year-old retired museum ad...
17 Nov 2022
Forward Lizzy Savetsky is no longer a Real Housewife of New York 16 Nov 2022
Lizzy Savetsky has stepped down from the cast of The Real Housewives of New York (RHONY) after experiencing antisemitic attacks. As a proud Orthodox Jewish w...
16 Nov 2022
Forward 3 rabbis talk turkey as Biden prepares for annual pardon 16 Nov 2022
The article explores the symbolism of President Biden's annual turkey pardoning ceremony in relation to Jewish traditions and ethics. Rabbis Hample, Hammerma...
16 Nov 2022
Forward Dave Chappelle didn’t say the harshest things about Jews last week — this comedian did 16 Nov 2022
The article reflects on comedian Ari Shaffir’s controversial stand-up special "Jew," comparing it to Dave Chappelle's recent monologue on "Saturday Night Liv...
16 Nov 2022
Forward Israelis like turkey. So why is Thanksgiving such a challenge here? 16 Nov 2022
In Israel, Thanksgiving poses unique challenges for American expatriates who wish to celebrate the holiday traditionally. Despite turkey being a common meat ...
16 Nov 2022
Forward Dave Chappelle swapped in new ‘SNL’ monologue at last minute, source says 16 Nov 2022
Comedian Dave Chappelle reportedly changed his monologue between the dress rehearsal and the broadcast of Saturday Night Live, with some accusing it of being...
16 Nov 2022
Forward Jon Stewart is right about how to fight antisemitism — and should maybe be our 'spokesjew' 16 Nov 2022
In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart discussed recent antisemitism scandals and humorously referred to himself as the "s...
16 Nov 2022
Forward People are taking sexy Tinder profile pics at Berlin's Holocaust memorial. Should we really be outraged? 16 Nov 2022
The Berlin Holocaust Memorial, an artistic monument to victims of Nazi atrocities, has unexpectedly become a backdrop for Tinder profile pictures and social ...
16 Nov 2022
Forward We watched the movie Kyrie Irving shared so you don’t have to 15 Nov 2022
Los Angeles-based reporter Louis Keene provides a detailed examination of "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America," a film linked by NBA player Kyrie Irvi...
15 Nov 2022
Forward Can a Tree of Life memorial ‘end antisemitism in our lifetime’? Its new CEO hopes so. 15 Nov 2022
The Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh has appointed Carole Zawatsky as its first CEO to lead its ambitious project of transforming the site of the tragic ...
15 Nov 2022
Forward Lawsuit accuses Mort Klein of sexist, racist behavior as head of ZOA 14 Nov 2022
Morton Klein, president of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), faces a lawsuit from former deputy John Rosen, accusing him of fostering a toxic workpl...
14 Nov 2022
Forward LGBTQ Israelis fear setbacks as homophobic parties win a place in Netanyahu’s coalition 14 Nov 2022
The recent formation of Israels government led by Benjamin Netanyahu has raised concerns among LGBTQ Israelis. The coalition includes far-right parties, such...
14 Nov 2022
Forward Dave Chappelle got one thing right in his already infamous SNL monologue 13 Nov 2022
In his recent Saturday Night Live monologue, Dave Chappelle offered a piece of advice to Kanye West, stating that you should never say the words "the" and "J...
13 Nov 2022
Forward ADL will take over a Jewish investment fund to fight BDS 10 Nov 2022
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is acquiring JLens Investor Network, a nonprofit that offers socially conscious investment funds for Jewish organizations, i...
10 Nov 2022
Forward In the story of Tolstoy's marriage, a modern critique of the whole institution 9 Nov 2022
Frederick Wiseman's new film "A Couple" explores the private realm of marriage, focusing on the relationship between Leo Tolstoy and his wife Sophia. Unlike ...
9 Nov 2022
Forward Hasidic rabbi assails Trumpism rampant among the Orthodox 9 Nov 2022
Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum, the influential Grand Rebbe of the Satmar sect, publicly criticized the embrace of Trumpism within the Orthodox Jewish community, par...
9 Nov 2022
Forward On 'Love is Blind,' Alexa Alfia found antisemitism — but also a husband 9 Nov 2022
Alexa Alfia, a participant on the reality TV show "Love is Blind," experienced significant antisemitic backlash due to her Jewish and Israeli identity, despi...
9 Nov 2022
Forward In race rife with antisemitism, Josh Shapiro becomes Pennsylvania’s next governor 9 Nov 2022
Democrat Josh Shapiro, a Jewish politician, won the Pennsylvania gubernatorial race against Republican Doug Mastriano, a candidate associated with Christian ...
9 Nov 2022
Forward UK chief rabbi will sleep over at King Charles’ house to attend coronation, which falls on Shabbat 8 Nov 2022
King Charles III of the United Kingdom has offered the Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and his wife a sleepover at his residence, Clarence House, so that they can...
8 Nov 2022
Forward How Doug Mastriano is embracing Messianic Judaism to deflect accusations of antisemitism 8 Nov 2022
Doug Mastriano, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor, has been criticized for leveraging Messianic Jewish symbols and rituals, such as shofars and ...
8 Nov 2022
Forward Ryan Turell makes basketball history in pro debut: The first Orthodox Jewish player on the court 8 Nov 2022
Ryan Turell made history by debuting as the first Orthodox Jewish player in the NBA G League with the Motor City Cruise, a minor-league team affiliated with ...
8 Nov 2022