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Forward After Nagasaki snubs Israeli ambassador from A-bomb commemoration, G7 envoys decide they’ll skip too 7 Aug
Nagasaki has excluded Israel from its annual atomic bomb commemoration event, leading G7 envoys to decide to skip the ceremony in solidarity. The decision is...
7 Aug
Forward Zealotry is dividing Israel — and a groundbreaking film shows it's not the first time 7 Aug
"Legend of Destruction," a groundbreaking film by Gidi Dar, explores the repercussions of zealotry among Jewish rebels in the first century, culminating in t...
7 Aug
Forward The weirdest Jewish primary of the season is over — but we'll always have the grenade launcher 7 Aug
The Missouri Attorney General race took an unusual turn with Republican candidate Will Scharf, known for shooting a grenade launcher in a campaign ad, being ...
7 Aug
Forward 'I lean on my faith': Josh Shapiro quotes the Talmud in opening Harris-Walz rally 6 Aug
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, known for his strong Jewish identity, quoted from the Talmud at a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate Kamal...
6 Aug
Forward VP nominee Tim Walz learned how to be a politician at a progressive boot camp founded by Jews 6 Aug
Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate and current Governor of Minnesota, was trained in politics at a progressive boot camp called Camp Wellst...
6 Aug
Forward Archaeologists uncover floor of destroyed Great Synagogue of Vilna 6 Aug
Archaeologists have uncovered the floor of the destroyed Great Synagogue of Vilna, which was demolished during World War II. This discovery took place in 201...
6 Aug
Forward How it feels to leave Israel when an attack is coming and every airline is canceling flights 6 Aug
As tensions rise in Israel with fears of an imminent attack by Iran coinciding with the observance of Tisha B'Av, a Jewish day of mourning, the author grappl...
6 Aug
Forward Why Jewish Americans should be thrilled to vote for Tim Walz 6 Aug
American Jews should be enthusiastic about voting for Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor and Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, even though he is not Jew...
6 Aug
Forward Major Jewish groups want 'Zionist' to be a protected class on campus 6 Aug
Major Jewish organizations, including Hillel International and the Anti-Defamation League, have jointly released guidelines advocating for the protection of ...
6 Aug
Forward For voters unhappy with Democratic support for Israel, Harris' VP pick is a victory 6 Aug
Members of the Uncommitted movement, dissatisfied with Democratic support for Israel, view Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a potential...
6 Aug
Forward Harris team calls out 'absurd' GOP claim that sidelining Shapiro was antisemitic 6 Aug
Amid disappointment among some Jewish Democrats over Kamala Harris not selecting Josh Shapiro as her running mate, allegations of antisemitism by the GOP for...
6 Aug
Forward Josh Shapiro would make a great vice president — but I'm relieved he's not running 6 Aug
The article discusses the relief felt by the author and others that Governor Josh Shapiro did not run for vice president due to concerns about increased anti...
6 Aug
Forward What Tim Walz VP pick means for American Jews and Israel 6 Aug
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as the vice presidential running mate for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Walz's moderate views and executive...
6 Aug
Forward Meet America’s potential first Jewish second family: Josh Shapiro, Lori, and their 4 kids 5 Aug
Josh Shapiro, the current Pennsylvania governor, is being considered as a potential running mate for Kamala Harris, which could make him part of the first Je...
5 Aug
Forward As Israel braces for attack, ordinary citizens fear that Netanyahu has destroyed a country and a dream 5 Aug
In a piece by Aviya Kushner, an encounter with an elderly woman in Israel sparks reflections on the current political climate under Benjamin Netanyahu's lead...
5 Aug
Forward Israel's use of torture is a travesty — just like it was for the French in Algeria 70 years ago 5 Aug
The article discusses the issue of torture in Israel, drawing parallels to the French use of torture during the Algerian war of independence. It highlights t...
5 Aug
Forward Cub Your Enthusiasm: In RFK Jr.’s bear story, a plot worthy of Larry David — or Samson 5 Aug
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently gained attention for an incident involving a baby bear he found in Central Park back in 2014. Kennedy's explanation of the eve...
5 Aug
Forward She was a successful minister. Then Hamas attacked Israel and now she’s becoming a rabbi 3 Aug
Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons, a Unitarian Universalist minister in Brooklyn, decided to leave her successful ministerial role and the Unitarianism denomination to stu...
3 Aug
Forward My friend Evan Gershkovich is free. The first thing I want to do with him: Get a bagel 3 Aug
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, which his friends and family found unimaginable given his characte...
3 Aug
Forward 'They allowed Hezbollah to bombard it': With Israel's north on the brink of war, a chef commits to the land he loves 3 Aug
Chef Erez Komarovsky expresses deep attachment to Israel's north, particularly to his home in Mattat, despite the government's evacuation order following Hez...
3 Aug
Forward ‘Rejecting the binary’: Jewish Democratic leaders praise Harris for support Israel and Gazans 2 Aug
Vice President Kamala Harris and her Jewish husband, Doug Emhoff, spoke at a Passover Seder about Israeli hostages in Gaza and ceasefire negotiations, emphas...
2 Aug
Forward Elegy for a gentleman, a scholar, and an avowed Jewish radical with an infectious, beautiful smile 2 Aug
The article reflects on the life and impact of David Biale, a Jewish scholar and radical known for his infectious smile and unwavering passion for Jewish stu...
2 Aug
Forward In a Tel Aviv jewelry store, a green necklace tells the story of life in Israel during wartime 2 Aug
In a Tel Aviv jewelry store, a woman's emotional purchase of a green necklace amid ongoing warfare in Israel prompts reflections on the struggles and fears f...
2 Aug
Forward How a Jewish kid from Upper Manhattan became a rock 'n' roll legend 2 Aug
Lenny Kaye, known as Patti Smith's collaborator, guitarist, and co-songwriter, is a rock 'n' roll legend stemming from his work on Smith's debut album "Horse...
2 Aug
Forward A masterful new Kafka book will bring you closer to the writer than ever before 2 Aug
The article discusses a new book, "Kafka: Selected Stories," which offers a masterful translation by Mark Harman, bringing readers closer to Franz Kafka's wo...
2 Aug
Forward Josh Shapiro's alarmist response to campus protests should disqualify him from being Harris' running mate 2 Aug
Rafael Shimunov criticizes Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's response to campus protests against Israel's actions in Gaza, arguing that it disqualifies hi...
2 Aug
Forward As Evan Gershkovich returns home, another Jewish prisoner's captivity reaches 500 days 1 Aug
The article discusses the emotional struggle of Emma Tsurkov, sister of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic abducted by an Iraqi paramilitary group 500 days...
1 Aug
Forward Why do so many anti-IDF protesters wear yarmulkes? 1 Aug
A concerning trend has been observed in Israel where protesters, many wearing yarmulkes, support anti-liberal causes, particularly amid the growing influence...
1 Aug
Forward US women’s foil squad — including 2 Jewish fencers — takes gold in Paris Olympics 1 Aug
In the Paris Olympics, the United States women's foil team, which included Jewish fencers Jackie Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub, clinched the gold medal by def...
1 Aug
Forward Israel just killed two of its longtime ememies, but will it matter? 1 Aug
Israel recently conducted targeted assassinations of high-ranking Hamas and Hezbollah officials, part of a longstanding strategy signaling that any attack on...
1 Aug
Forward ‘Antisemitism is on the ballot’ in St. Louis. What does that mean? 1 Aug
A new nonprofit group called St. Louis Votes is aiming to increase Jewish voter turnout in Missouri's 1st Congressional District by suggesting that antisemit...
1 Aug
Forward Why Josh Shapiro would help Kamala Harris win over the most voters 1 Aug
Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, exemplifies his Jewish identity by openly acknowledging it and confronting antisemitism, notably after an attack ...
1 Aug
Forward Trump falsely claims Chuck Schumer is a ‘proud member of Hamas’ 1 Aug
Former President Trump falsely accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a prominent Jewish figure, of being a proud member of Hamas during a campaign ra...
1 Aug
Forward Who is Vladimir Kara-Murza, the Russian Jewish dissident released with Evan Gershkovich? 1 Aug
Vladimir Kara-Murza is a Russian Jewish dissident known for his activism against the Kremlin and criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was releas...
1 Aug
Forward In new book, historian describes the lessons learned — and ignored — from Hitler’s rise 1 Aug
In his book "Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power," historian Timothy Ryback examines how Adolf Hitler ascended to power in a functioning democracy despite...
1 Aug
Forward Israel's assassination of Ismail Haniyeh was a blow to Hamas — and who else? 1 Aug
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a top leader of Hamas, by Israel in Iran has complex implications. While Israel sees it as a significant achievement in ...
1 Aug
Forward The Israeli far-right just committed their own Jan. 6 31 Jul
In Israel, recent events involving allegations of rape and torture against Palestinian detainees have led to far-right protests, including the breaching of m...
31 Jul
Forward An Israeli publication says a woman charged with attempting to drown Palestinian children is Jewish. But is she? 31 Jul
Elizabeth Wolf, a woman charged with attempting to drown a Palestinian child, has been inaccurately labeled as Jewish by the Israeli publication Yedioth Ahro...
31 Jul
Forward Ismail Haniyeh killing a big gamble — but one that could spark an endgame 31 Jul
The assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel, following the killing of a top Hezbollah military leader, Fuad Shukr, poses risks of re...
31 Jul
Forward Two big questions after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh 31 Jul
The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh raises questions about whether it will lead to peace or further conflict in the region, as well as what it m...
31 Jul
Forward Candace Owens has gone so conspiratorial, she’s now citing forgotten Jewish heretics 30 Jul
In a wild conspiracy theory rant, Candace Owens asserts that obscure 18th-century Jewish figure Jacob Frank and his followers, known as Frankists, are behind...
30 Jul
Forward Far-right extremists stormed an IDF base. Their understanding of patriotism is dead wrong. 30 Jul
Far-right extremists recently stormed two IDF bases in protest of soldiers being investigated for alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee. While claiming to ...
30 Jul
Forward Right-wing Israelis stormed army bases. What happened, and why does it matter? 30 Jul
Right-wing Israeli protesters recently stormed military bases to free soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian prisoners, sparking clashes with police and sol...
30 Jul
Forward FBI links man who shot Trump to antisemitic, anti-immigrant comments on social media 30 Jul
The FBI has linked the man who shot former President Donald Trump to a social media account containing antisemitic and anti-immigrant comments expressing ext...
30 Jul
Forward The real audience for Trump's comments about antisemitism may not be Jews 30 Jul
Former President Donald Trump's recent comments about antisemitism, such as accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of not liking Jewish people despite being m...
30 Jul
Forward 'Weird' is a good word to describe your political opponent — Yiddish has a better one 30 Jul
In a playful exploration of the term "weird" in politics, the article discusses the use of Yiddish language to describe political opponents. Highlighting the...
30 Jul
Forward JD Vance's weird ideas about parenthood: a Jewish critique 30 Jul
In a critique of JD Vance's ideas about parenthood, Rabbi Jay Michaelson argues against Vance's assertion that having children is a prerequisite for caring f...
30 Jul
Forward A new synagogue’s rite of passage in 2024: Shattered glass 30 Jul
In July 2024, an Orthodox synagogue in Los Angeles, Kahal Ahavas Yisroel, faced vandalism with multiple broken windows, leading to fear and security concerns...
30 Jul
Forward Congressional aides create website to protest U.S. support for Israel's campaign in Gaza 29 Jul
Capitol Hill aides have established the Congressional Dissent Channel, a website where Congressional staffers can anonymously express opposition to U.S. supp...
29 Jul
Forward Pittsburgh Jewish community targeted with antisemitic graffiti 29 Jul
The Pittsburgh Jewish community recently faced antisemitic attacks when the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandaliz...
29 Jul