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Green Lantern, created by Jewish artists, draws on Jewish themes and symbolism, contrary to popular belief. Initially, the character of Alan Scott was inspir...

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff, who is Jewish, have made history by placing a mezuzah on the doorpost of the vice president's re...

Philippe Girard has created a graphic novel called "Leonard Cohen: On a Wire" that imagines Leonard Cohen's thoughts in his final moments. The novel is not a...

Kalaka Village, a 77-acre bungalow colony in New York's Catskill Mountains, is for sale for $795,000, offering a chance to own a piece of the iconic Borscht ...

Alma, Daniel, and Counsuelo Hernandez are Mexican-American Jewish siblings in Arizona who are making strides in the state's political scene, which traditiona...

Rabbi Sally J. Priesand, the first woman to be ordained as a rabbi in the U.S., expresses her heartbreak over a report revealing gender bias and misconduct a...

Actors Kathryn Grody and Mandy Patinkin have been searching for a lost painting of their two sons that went missing during an apartment move in 2006. The pai...

In August 2021, a devastating fire destroyed Windy Dougall's childhood home in Colfax, California, along with her parents' house and her sister's home nearby...

In a recent episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David accidentally spills coffee on a Klansman's robe and feels obligated to have it cleaned. Jewish law s...

New York State has informed Ben & Jerry's and its parent company, Unilever, that it plans to divest from them due to the ice-cream maker's decision to stop s...

Yung Yidish, a prominent Yiddish cultural center and library located in the Tel Aviv Central Bus Station, is facing eviction by December 5, 2021, due to the ...

Avrom Sutzkever, renowned as a preeminent Yiddish poet, is celebrated for more than his literary prowess; he also played a critical role in preserving Jewish...

Marvel's film "The Eternals," based on Jack Kirby's comic, is rich with Jewish themes, drawing heavily on biblical and Kabbalistic references. Kirby, born Ja...

In this opinion piece, Rabbi Jill Jacobs argues against the false dichotomy of having to choose between loving Israel and opposing the occupation. She discus...

Mark Podwal’s reissued book, "A Jewish Bestiary," offers a unique take on the traditional bestiary by focusing on creatures within a distinctly Jewish contex...

Starbucks chairman emeritus, Howard Schultz, made a controversial remark about the Holocaust while trying to discourage employees from unionizing. He shared ...

Kathy Hochul, the 57th governor of New York, had to cancel her planned trip to Israel for Thanksgiving due to her new responsibilities. She promised her fami...

"Love, It Was Not" is a documentary that explores the complex and forbidden relationship between SS officer Franz Wunsch and Jewish prisoner Helena Citron in...

In this article, the author discusses the story of Jacob and Esau from the Torah and reflects on its implications for parenting. The author is initially exci...

Jacob Frey's reelection as mayor of Minneapolis, amidst a complex political landscape marked by calls for police reform, represents a nuanced moment for the ...

Rabbi Tom Gutherz of Charlottesville's Congregation Beth Israel reflects on the 2017 Unite the Right rally and the ongoing civil trial accusing 14 men and 10...

Beth Sholom, the only synagogue designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a unique and innovative example of modern American synagogue architecture. Wright aimed to...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a controversial U.S. politician, faced backlash after reviving Holocaust comparisons when criticizing COVID-19 vaccination effor...

Eric Adams, a Democrat, won the NYC mayoral race by a large margin, becoming the first Black mayor since 1993. Despite this, Democrats faced losses elsewhere...

The article describes the author's experience at a food conference in Italy, where they had a delicious focaccia di Recco, a Ligurian dish consisting of two ...

In this opinion piece, the author argues that Henry Kissinger, despite being unpopular among some supporters of Israel, was actually a skilled statesman whos...

A 40-year-old man from New Jersey has filed a lawsuit against his former bar mitzvah tutor, as well as the synagogue and day school that employed him, nearly...

Leonard Bernstein, a renowned musician, embraced his Jewish heritage throughout his career, despite early pressures to change his name. He incorporated Hebre...

The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding Sunrise DC's decision to withdraw from a voting rights coalition due to the participation of three m...

The article discusses the Netflix cartoon series "Inside Job" and whether it encourages antisemitic conspiracy theories. The show depicts a secret cabal call...

A conflict has arisen within Google's Jewish employee group, Jewglers, with a progressive contingent splitting off after the group protested Google's donatio...

As he campaigns for reelection, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy finds himself appealing to both progressive and Orthodox Jewish communities, groups that trad...

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) recently published a survey claiming that 3% of American Jewish adults were victims of antisemitic physical attacks in th...

Paul Auster, known for his lengthy novels, currently delves into writing a 738-page biography of 19th-century author Stephen Crane, finding admiration in Cra...

The Sunrise Movement, a leading environmental advocacy group, has condemned an antisemitic boycott initiated by its D.C. chapter against three Jewish Zionist...

The Sunrise Movement, known for its support of the Green New Deal, distanced itself from its Washington, D.C. chapter's boycott of a rally that included thre...

A federal appeals court has ruled that Jewish inmates in Michigan must receive cheesecake for Shavuot if requested, as part of fulfilling their kosher dietar...

Mel Brooks is finally delivering the long-awaited sequel to his satirical classic, "History of the World Part I," as a Hulu variety show titled "History of t...

David Duchovny, actor and author, revealed in an article that his grandfather, Moshe Duchovny, was a Yiddish language journalist. The Forward's archivist emb...

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, which recently opened to the public, has been praised for its exhibits and technological advancements. ...

A new organization called Bruchim aims to normalize the decision not to circumcise Jewish boys and hopes that synagogues will be more welcoming for families ...

Liza Schoenfein reflects on her journey of baking traditional Jewish desserts, babka and rugelach, for the first time with guidance from renowned cookbook au...

Sally Rooney, a renowned Irish novelist, has stirred controversy by refusing to sell Hebrew translation rights for her latest novel, "Beautiful World, Where ...

The author shares her personal experience with abortion and discusses the importance of talking openly about it, especially in light of recent events such as...

Rich Brownstein, an expert on Holocaust films, has watched over 400 narrative movies centered on the Holocaust, contributing significantly to Holocaust educa...

The letter writer, a Jewish grandmother, is heartbroken because her daughter plans to baptize her granddaughter. She feels deeply connected to her Jewish her...

In his latest Netflix special, "The Closer," comedian Dave Chappelle faces criticism for his provocative humor, including a controversial "Space Jews" joke. ...

Adam Sandler, the Jewish actor and comedian known for his roles in films like "Happy Gilmore" and "Billy Madison," has recently become a favorite among Gen Z...

Sarah Silverman discusses the nuances and implications of non-Jewish actors playing Jewish roles, challenging the term "Jewface" as a comparison to blackface...

Joel Coen's adaptation of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," titled "The Tragedy of Macbeth," marks a significant departure from his usual collaboration with his broth...