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Forward Like Trump, Hitler also wanted to build monuments to himself — so did Franco, Gaddafi and Alexander the Great 18 Feb
The article explores how historical figures and leaders have sought to immortalize themselves through monumental architecture, drawing parallels between Adol...
18 Feb
Forward Andorra's tiny Jewish community reels after local carnival features mock execution of Israeli effigy 18 Feb
A Catalan festival in Andorra featured an effigy with an Israeli flag during a mock execution, drawing condemnation from Andorra's Jewish community and inter...
18 Feb
Forward British woman who removed an Israeli hostage poster from a memorial site is convicted of theft 18 Feb
In Brighton, England, Fiona Monro, a woman linked to anti-Zionist activism, was convicted of theft for removing a poster of an Israeli hostage, Tzachi Idan, ...
18 Feb
Forward American Jewish speedskater Emery Lehman wins silver in final Winter Olympics 17 Feb
Emery Lehman, a prominent Jewish speedskater and four-time Olympian from Chicago, secured a silver medal in the men's team pursuit at the 2026 Winter Olympic...
17 Feb
Forward Jesse Jackson, whose ties to American Jews were marked by strain and solidarity, dies at 84 17 Feb
Rev. Jesse Jackson's life and legacy were marked by complex relationships with American Jews, shaped by moments of both solidarity and strain. Jackson, a sig...
17 Feb
Forward Tragically, 'genocide' has become a meaningless word 17 Feb
Jay Michaelson critiques the reckless use of the word 'genocide' in political discourse, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He highligh...
17 Feb
Forward Mamdani appoints progressive Israel critic to oversee NYC’s global diplomacy 17 Feb
Ana Maria Archila, co-chair of the Working Families Party, has been appointed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lead the city's international affairs offic...
17 Feb
Forward How the Jewish Museum brought Black film history to new audiences 17 Feb
In the midst of tense Black-Jewish relations during the 1970s, the Jewish Museum under Karl Katz's direction, sought to bridge communities by showcasing race...
17 Feb
Forward Forever curious, never daunted, Frederick Wiseman sought to repair the world through film 17 Feb
Frederick Wiseman, whose passing at 96 marks the end of an era in documentary filmmaking, was a luminary who dedicated his life to holding a mirror to Americ...
17 Feb
Forward As the last generation of Holocaust survivors die, is AI the future of Holocaust education? 16 Feb
With the aging population of Holocaust survivors posing a challenge to traditional Holocaust education, new initiatives are leveraging AI technology to prese...
16 Feb
Forward Why a forgotten teacher’s grave became a Jewish pilgrimage site 15 Feb
In Rochester, New York, the grave of Rabbi Yechiel Meir Burgeman, a humble Polish-born teacher who passed away in 1938, has unexpectedly become a site of pil...
15 Feb
Forward Muslim and Sephardic Jewish college students are connecting over shared heritage 15 Feb
At universities in the U.S., Sephardic Jewish and Muslim students are discovering shared cultural heritage as a bridge across divides heightened by recent te...
15 Feb
Forward The one Jewish value everyone should hold dear in the age of AI 15 Feb
In exploring the Jewish response to the rapid advancement of AI technology, Louis Keene argues that the value of "ameilut" or toil is crucial. While AI can p...
15 Feb
Forward UpScrolled is a social media haven for unspeakable antisemitism. How does that help Palestinians? 14 Feb
UpScrolled, a new social media platform launched by Issam Hijazi as a safe space for pro-Palestinian advocacy, has devolved into a hub for virulent antisemit...
14 Feb
Forward Mamdani’s antisemitism chief pledges trust-building amid early skepticism 13 Feb
Phylisa Wisdom is the new head of New York City’s Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism, appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She intends to focus on building ...
13 Feb
Forward Is there life after Lubavitch? 13 Feb
Schneur Zalman Newfield's memoir, "Brooklyn Odyssey," explores his personal journey from the Lubavitch Hasidic community to secular life. As a sociology prof...
13 Feb
Forward The Israeli government wants you to stop calling Oct. 7 a 'massacre.' Yes, really. 13 Feb
In a controversial governmental move, Israeli authorities, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have discouraged referring to the October 7, 2023 attack...
13 Feb
Forward ADL retracts Tumbler Ridge shooting antisemitism claim 13 Feb
Following a tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, the ADL initially linked the alleged shooter, Jesse Van Rootselaar, to an antisemitic so...
13 Feb
Forward Can Trump save Israel from itself? 13 Feb
The piece discusses the Israeli government's recent actions towards annexing the West Bank, emphasizing the influence of right-wing extremists within Prime M...
13 Feb
Forward Antisemitism bills head to NYC Council Committee to Combat Hate 12 Feb
The New York City Council is advancing a set of proposals from Speaker Julie Menin aimed at combating antisemitism, which has been on the rise. The bills inc...
12 Feb
Forward James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson’s Creek’ star, had longstanding ties to Israel 12 Feb
James Van Der Beek, widely recognized for his role in the '90s TV series Dawson's Creek, has passed away at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer. T...
12 Feb
Forward Does Jewish law say it's OK to lie to the high-roller who wants to manage your rock 'n' roll band? 12 Feb
Peter Himmelman recounts an encounter in 1986 with a flamboyant high-roller who offers to finance his rock career, prompting a moral dilemma about lying. Fac...
12 Feb
Forward In two controversial ads, a tale of how not to fight antisemitism — or support Israel 12 Feb
Two prominent ad campaigns aimed at addressing Jewish concerns about antisemitism and supporting Israel were critiqued by Libby Lenkinski for their ineffecti...
12 Feb
Forward Forverts podcast, episode 5: Jewish Education 12 Feb
In the fifth episode of the Forverts podcast, the discussion centers on Jewish education, exploring its significance in maintaining cultural identity and com...
12 Feb
Forward Trump is poised to reinforce Iran's regime — despite Netanyahu's pressure 11 Feb
Amid growing tensions with Iran, President Trump proceeds with diplomatic negotiations despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's clear dissent. Trump's appr...
11 Feb
Forward Jewish congresswoman storms out of Epstein hearing after Pam Bondi raises her record on antisemitism 11 Feb
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Rep. Becca Balint, a Jewish congresswoman from Vermont, clashed with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi over the han...
11 Feb
Forward What Carrie Prejean Boller tells us about Christian Zionism in the U.S. 11 Feb
Carrie Prejean Boller's recent comments on Zionism and Christianity have spotlighted the complex relationship between American Christians and Israel. At a he...
11 Feb
Forward A podcast about disappearance – and Yiddish life 11 Feb
"I Think I Saw You (Right When You Disappeared)" is a podcast exploring the theme of disappearance through interviews with participants of the Yiddish youth ...
11 Feb
Forward This Jewish Olympian prays with her mom before every race 11 Feb
Kamryn Lute, a Jewish Olympian and speedskater, maintains a pre-race ritual of praying with her mom, grounding her Olympic journey in faith and family. Born ...
11 Feb
Forward After 3-hour White House meeting, Trump says he ‘insisted’ to Netanyahu that Iran talks should continue 11 Feb
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, aiming to influence the U.S. stance on negotiations...
11 Feb
Forward Most American Jews aren’t ‘Zionist’ — so what are they? 11 Feb
The persistent notion that nearly all American Jews are Zionists was recently challenged by data showing only 37% identify with the term, despite a strong be...
11 Feb
Forward For the titans of industry in Nazi Germany and Trump's America, silence and complicity enable authoritarianism 11 Feb
The article draws a parallel between the roles of industrial leaders during Hitler's rise and current American tech executives under Trump's presidency. In 1...
11 Feb
Forward Art theft, angels and neo-Nazis force a reckoning with the past in ‘The Tavern at the End of History’ 11 Feb
Morris Collins' novel "The Tavern at the End of History" explores the tensions between memory and morality through a story about art theft, the Holocaust, an...
11 Feb
Forward Netanyahu returns to Washington — this time to shape a deal with Iran, not fight one 11 Feb
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump are meeting in Washington to discuss strategies for confronting Iran's nuclear thre...
11 Feb
Forward 5 things to know ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting 11 Feb
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are preparing for a significant meeting at the White House, focusing primarily on U.S.-I...
11 Feb
Forward In Trump's instinct to punish and desecrate, a rejection of the values of King David 10 Feb
Emily Tamkin draws a parallel between the biblical story of Nathan the Prophet confronting King David and President Donald Trump's administration. She argues...
10 Feb
Forward Why Bad Bunny’s halftime show delighted New York Jews of a certain age 10 Feb
Bad Bunny's Superbowl halftime show, featuring a remix of the classic salsa song "Un Verano en Nueva York," brought nostalgic joy to Jewish New Yorkers famil...
10 Feb
Forward Elie Wiesel as an American phenomenon and a family man 10 Feb
Oren Rudavsky's documentary, "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire," explores both the personal and public dimensions of Elie Wiesel's life, revealing his struggles and...
10 Feb
Forward These two anti-Zionist Jews think the Israeli government is so bad, it’s funny 10 Feb
Matt Lieb and Daniel Mat co-host the comedy podcast "Bad Hasbara," which critiques Israeli and American government propaganda. Originating after the October ...
10 Feb
Forward Oklahoma board denies proposal for Jewish charter school — and lawyers up ahead of expected legal battle 10 Feb
The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board has denied an application from the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation to establish a virtual Jew...
10 Feb
Forward NCJW names new leader as group steps up work on Israel, antisemitism 9 Feb
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has appointed Jody Rabhan as its new leader amid ongoing shifts in its advocacy focus, particularly regarding Isr...
9 Feb
Forward Why do so many Jews support Israel — but reject ‘Zionism’? 9 Feb
Dan Perry explores the complex relationship many American Jews have with Zionism, as revealed by a survey indicating only a third consider themselves Zionist...
9 Feb
Forward Can Manischewitz make matzo ball soup hot again? 9 Feb
Manischewitz's latest rebranding effort aims to inject a modern coolness into its traditional Jewish image, particularly targeting younger, culturally curiou...
9 Feb
Forward Super Bowl ad combatting antisemitism draws criticism from Jews 9 Feb
A Super Bowl ad funded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft aimed to combat antisemitism by depicting a Jewish student being supported by a Black peer....
9 Feb
Forward The PBS series ‘Black and Jewish America’ gets it right — except the Black and Jewish part 9 Feb
Robin Washington critiques the PBS series "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History," for its failure to adequately represent Jews of Color, despite i...
9 Feb
Forward Proposed laws aim to test the Supreme Court’s ban on public school-sponsored prayer 9 Feb
The ongoing legal battle over prayer in public schools is resurfacing, as several states propose new legislation to introduce Christian prayer time despite t...
9 Feb
Forward Why the Super Bowl antisemitism ad uses a familiar slur 8 Feb
A Super Bowl ad by the Blue Square Alliance to End Hate employs a seemingly old-fashioned antisemitic slur, "Dirty Jew," to emphasize its persistent relevanc...
8 Feb
Forward My university wants me to sign a loyalty oath — am I in America or Vichy France? 7 Feb
Robert Zaretsky, a historian specializing in modern France, discusses the troubling parallels between recent academic policies in Texas and historical events...
7 Feb
Forward Credit Suisse had many more bank accounts with Nazi ties than previously known, investigation finds 6 Feb
An independent investigation has revealed that Credit Suisse maintained far more bank accounts linked to Nazis than was previously known. This extensive invo...
6 Feb
Forward Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed proposal to convert a million Russians discussed in Epstein files recording 6 Feb
Recently released recordings reveal a 2013 conversation between former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Jeffrey Epstein, where Barak suggested mass conv...
6 Feb