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Once upon a time, Jewish pirates ruled the seas
3 Feb 2021
Jewish pirates historically roamed the seas, particularly in the Caribbean, from the 17th to 19th centuries. Many were descendants of Jews who fled Spain dur...
3 Feb 2021
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The young poet’s first professional mentor recalls ‘a genius’
2 Feb 2021
Dinah Berland, a Jewish poet and author, has been a mentor to Amanda Gorman, the young poet who gained fame for her recitation at President Joe Biden's inaug...
2 Feb 2021
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Why Netanyahu was not on Biden’s first round of calls as president
2 Feb 2021
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not receive a phone call from President Joe Biden in the first days following Biden's inauguration, unlike othe...
2 Feb 2021
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Jewish groups condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene. Her response: ‘I will never back down.’
30 Jan 2021
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has stirred controversy by promoting an antisemitic conspiracy theory involving the Rothschild family and Californ...
30 Jan 2021
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Just who are the Rothschilds today? The long, non-laser-filled answer
29 Jan 2021
The Rothschild family, although not as rich as Bezos and Gates, continues to be a target for antisemites and conspiracy theorists. They were once arguably th...
29 Jan 2021
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Can we laugh at Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘Jewish lasers?’
29 Jan 2021
In this article, PJ Grisar of the Forward explores the bizarre and antisemitic conspiracy theory promoted by U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene about...
29 Jan 2021
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Jewish space lasers? GOP congresswoman blamed forest fire on secret laser beams from ‘Rothschild Inc’
29 Jan 2021
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia, has come under scrutiny for a Facebook post from 2018 in which she implicated Rothschild Inc...
29 Jan 2021
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Groundhog Day: Meet the Jews of Punxsutawney, Pa.
29 Jan 2021
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, famously known for its Groundhog Day celebrations, also has a rich Jewish history, significantly shaped by figures like Sam Light...
29 Jan 2021
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Opinion | Memo to Abbas: Biden is not going to solve the Palestinians’ problems
28 Jan 2021
In this opinion piece, the author argues that Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority, is placing too much hope on President Joe Biden to s...
28 Jan 2021
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A GOP power broker’s rabbis explain themselves
28 Jan 2021
Former President Donald Trump pardoned Elliott Broidy, a wealthy businessman who pleaded guilty to illegal lobbying, with support from five Los Angeles rabbi...
28 Jan 2021
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This Israeli scientist is searching for aliens – and he takes his job very seriously
28 Jan 2021
Avi Loeb, an astrophysicist and chair of Harvard's astronomy department, is on a quest to find intelligent alien life. He believes that finding life beyond E...
28 Jan 2021
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Nazi monuments around the world
27 Jan 2021
An investigation by The Forward has revealed that there are hundreds of statues and monuments around the world honoring individuals who collaborated with the...
27 Jan 2021
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Nazi collaborator monuments around the world
27 Jan 2021
This article from the Forward highlights the troubling presence of monuments and memorials worldwide honoring Nazi collaborators, specifically focusing on a ...
27 Jan 2021
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Nazi collaborator monuments around the world
27 Jan 2021
The Forward published an investigative project documenting the presence of monuments worldwide to individuals involved in the Holocaust, such as Philippe Pta...
27 Jan 2021
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Nazi collaborator monuments around the world
27 Jan 2021
Lev Golinkin's investigative piece in the Forward explores monuments worldwide that commemorate individuals who collaborated with Nazi Germany during the Hol...
27 Jan 2021
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Nazi collaborator monuments around the world
27 Jan 2021
Lev Golinkin's investigative project highlights the troubling global presence of monuments dedicated to individuals involved in the Holocaust, with a particu...
27 Jan 2021
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Nazi collaborator monuments around the world
27 Jan 2021
This investigative effort by Lev Golinkin explores the presence of monuments dedicated to Nazi collaborators and Holocaust perpetrators around the world, hig...
27 Jan 2021
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Czech illustrator Peter Sís is sharing hard stories with children. Here’s why
27 Jan 2021
Peter Sis, a Czech illustrator and author of children's books, has recently released a new book titled "Nicky and Vera." The book tells the story of Nicholas...
27 Jan 2021
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Thirty-nine words about antisemitism are splitting the Jewish community
26 Jan 2021
The American Jewish community is divided over the definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), which includ...
26 Jan 2021
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A hit Israeli TV show is finally in English. But will it translate?
26 Jan 2021
Shababnikim, an Israeli hit TV show about four Haredi men navigating the complexities of their socio-religious lives, has been released in the U.S. as The Ne...
26 Jan 2021
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Walter Bernstein — a writer who knew how to choose his battles
24 Jan 2021
Walter Bernstein, the renowned American Jewish screenwriter, lived a life marked by a strategic approach to his battles, notably during the Hollywood Blackli...
24 Jan 2021
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Ella Emhoff isn’t Jewish (and she doesn’t want to talk about it)
22 Jan 2021
Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, is not Jewish and does not wish to speak on behalf of Judaism, according to her spokesperson. ...
22 Jan 2021
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When the Forward was in the vaccine business
21 Jan 2021
In 1947, the Forward played a significant role in promoting and executing a mass vaccination campaign against smallpox in New York City. The city's health co...
21 Jan 2021
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Community takes pride in seeing Schumer become the highest politically ranking Jew in America
21 Jan 2021
Chuck Schumer's ascension to Senate Majority Leader marks a historic moment as he becomes the highest-ranking Jewish politician in U.S. history. Schumer, a N...
21 Jan 2021
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Here are the notable Jews who were pardoned by President Trump
21 Jan 2021
During the final days of his presidency, Donald Trump issued pardons to several notable individuals, including key figures from the Jewish community. Among t...
21 Jan 2021
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Biden team indicates slow process back into Iran nuclear deal. Is time on their side?
20 Jan 2021
The article discusses the cautious approach the Biden administration is taking towards re-entering the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. During Senate confirmatio...
20 Jan 2021
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What are the most (and least) Jewish inauguration speeches ever?
20 Jan 2021
An exploration of U.S. presidential inauguration speeches through the lens of Jewish references reveals a rich tapestry of religious and cultural allusions. ...
20 Jan 2021
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In advance of the inauguration, Jewish parents and schools are on edge
20 Jan 2021
Jewish parents and schools in the Washington D.C. area are on edge ahead of President Biden's inauguration, following the violent January 6th Capitol riots. ...
20 Jan 2021
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Trump orders ‘Garden of American Heroes,’ includes Hannah Arendt and Barry Goldwater
19 Jan 2021
In one of his final executive orders, President Donald Trump initiated the creation of a National Garden of American Heroes, which included several Jewish fi...
19 Jan 2021
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Opinion | I’m a black rabbi. I’ve never been in a Jewish space where I wasn’t questioned.
18 Jan 2021
Rabbi Sandra Lawson, a Black Jewish convert and rabbi, discusses the challenging experiences she faces within Jewish communities due to systemic racism and b...
18 Jan 2021
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Who are America’s Jews of color? New survey aims to find out.
18 Jan 2021
The Jews of Color Initiative, in collaboration with a research team from Stanford University, has launched a new survey called "Count Me In" to gather data a...
18 Jan 2021
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Scribe | Major leader of AEPi, historically Jewish fraternity, must cut ties with far-right Turning Point USA
16 Jan 2021
Joshua Freeman voices concern over Andrew S. Borans, a leader of the historically Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi), for his association with the con...
16 Jan 2021
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What was Captain America doing on Trump rioters’ shirts - and what would Cap think?
15 Jan 2021
Neal Kirby, son of Captain America co-creator Jack Kirby, denounced the use of Captain America's iconography by Capitol insurrectionists supporting Donald Tr...
15 Jan 2021
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Opinion | Biden should leave the delusional Oslo Accords behind
14 Jan 2021
This article argues that the Oslo Accords were a mistake and that the Abraham Accords, which established diplomatic relations between Israel and several Musl...
14 Jan 2021
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WATCH: Jerry Nadler brings Zabar’s to House impeachment vote
14 Jan 2021
In a show of New York pride and perhaps a touch of humor, Rep. Jerry Nadler arrived at the Capitol for the debate on President Trump's second impeachment car...
14 Jan 2021
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‘A proud, tough Jew’: Sheldon Adelson through the eyes of some who knew him well
13 Jan 2021
The article delves into the multifaceted legacy of Sheldon Adelson, highlighting personal anecdotes and reflections from individuals who worked closely with ...
13 Jan 2021
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Elissa Slotkin, the last Jewish Democratic holdout, joins calls to impeach Trump
12 Jan 2021
Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a Jewish Democratic moderate from Michigan, has announced her support for impeaching President Donald Trump a second time, making her th...
12 Jan 2021
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How ‘Jeopardy!’ helped me mourn my grandparents
12 Jan 2021
Mira Fox reflects on how the television quiz show "Jeopardy!" became intertwined with her family's traditions, serving as a bonding activity across generatio...
12 Jan 2021
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What the ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt tells us about alt-right aesthetics
8 Jan 2021
The "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt worn by a far-right extremist during the breach of the US Capitol has attracted attention due to its use of familiar aestheti...
8 Jan 2021
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After ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt gains notoriety, many copycat versions spread online
7 Jan 2021
The disturbing appearance of a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt worn by a participant in the U.S. Capitol riot led to a surge in copycat merchandise online, explo...
7 Jan 2021
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In the shtetl of I.B. Singer’s youth, the ghosts of his past live on
7 Jan 2021
Isaac Bashevis Singer's early life in the shtetl of Bigoraj shaped his literary legacy, drawing from its rich Jewish community for inspiration. Despite his b...
7 Jan 2021
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Antisemitic conspiracies flew before extremists breached U.S. Capitol
7 Jan 2021
The mob of far-right protesters that stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was fueled by antisemitic conspiracy theories and false claims that a promi...
7 Jan 2021
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Maybe now we’ll crack down on the alt-right
7 Jan 2021
The tumultuous events of January 6, 2021, when a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, underscore the dangers posed by white supremacist groups, which have...
7 Jan 2021
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Editorial | A dark day for democracy in America
7 Jan 2021
The editorial discusses the storming of the U.S. Capitol by right-wing protesters, incited by President Trump and fueled by antisemitic conspiracies. The aut...
7 Jan 2021
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Man wearing ‘Camp Auschwitz’ shirt among mob who stormed U.S. Capitol
7 Jan 2021
Amidst the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection, an individual was spotted wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt, featuring imagery and phrases directly...
7 Jan 2021
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A guide to the extremists and hate groups that invaded the Capitol
7 Jan 2021
As photos and videos of the insurrection at the Capitol emerged, it became clear that well-known antisemites and their symbols were present. Some of the extr...
7 Jan 2021
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‘G-d bless the Capitol Police’: Far-right protesters breach U.S. Capitol amid antisemitic election claims
7 Jan 2021
Far-right protesters breached the U.S. Capitol building during the joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory. The protests wer...
7 Jan 2021
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‘Star Wars’ fanboy. Bar mitzvah boy. Senator? Jews react to Jon Ossoff’s path to victory
6 Jan 2021
Jon Ossoff, a 33-year-old documentary film producer, is on the verge of potentially winning a U.S. Senate seat, which would have significant implications in ...
6 Jan 2021
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Why ‘Hester Street’ meant so much for Jewish women (and for Yiddish)
5 Jan 2021
The 1975 film "Hester Street," directed by Joan Micklin Silver, holds significant cultural and historical value as it portrays Jewish immigrants in New York ...
5 Jan 2021
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Trump’s favorite Yiddish words should come as a surprise to no one
4 Jan 2021
The article by PJ Grisar discusses Donald Trump's limited use of Yiddish, particularly focusing on his preference for vulgar and phallocentric terms such as ...
4 Jan 2021