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Forward Everything you need to know about Anne Frank 25 Jun 2020
The article explores the enduring legacy and profound impact of Anne Frank, highlighting her life, her diary, and her tragic fate during the Holocaust. Anne ...
25 Jun 2020
Forward Absolutely every anti-Semitic thing Mel Gibson has ever said 25 Jun 2020
Mel Gibson's history of antisemitic remarks and actions is traced from his family's beliefs to his public statements and film projects. The timeline begins w...
25 Jun 2020
Forward Being Black and Jewish helped her change her neighborhood 24 Jun 2020
Tamar Manasseh, a Black Jewish woman, took it upon herself to tackle gun violence in her community by setting up a presence on a street corner in Englewood, ...
24 Jun 2020
Forward St. Louis was named after an anti-Semitic crusader. Should its name be changed? 24 Jun 2020
Activists in St. Louis are considering changing the city's name, which was named after King Louis IX, known for anti-Semitic actions such as expelling Jewish...
24 Jun 2020
Forward To Bruce Springsteen, the Jewish writer of ‘Strange Fruit’ was the ‘Bob Dylan of his time’ 23 Jun 2020
Bruce Springsteen recognizes the significant contributions of Jewish songwriter Abel Meeropol, particularly highlighting his tracks "Strange Fruit" and "The ...
23 Jun 2020
Forward 8 American monuments celebrating anti-Semites 23 Jun 2020
In the wake of protests against racism, activists have highlighted American monuments honoring anti-Semites such as Gen. George S. Patton, Henry Ford, Charle...
23 Jun 2020
Forward Caroline Calloway says Harry Potter taught her anti-Semitic stereotypes 19 Jun 2020
Caroline Calloway recently discussed her post of an antisemitic meme and attributed her desensitization to anti-Semitic imagery to her upbringing with childr...
19 Jun 2020
Forward Opinion | I am the architect of the U.S.-Israel police exchange. Don’t believe the lies. 19 Jun 2020
Steven L. Pomerantz refutes accusations that ties between U.S. and Israeli law enforcement contribute to police brutality in America. As the architect behind...
19 Jun 2020
Forward A Juneteenth l’chaim for African-American labor organizer Frank Crosswaith 19 Jun 2020
Frank Crosswaith, a prominent African-American labor organizer and socialist leader, is highlighted on Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the end of slavery i...
19 Jun 2020
Forward Why Roy Cohn, a bully and coward, was also a victim 17 Jun 2020
In "Bully. Coward. Victim. The Story of Roy Cohn," filmmaker Ivy Meeropol delves into the complex life of Roy Cohn, known for his role in the execution of Me...
17 Jun 2020
Forward Editorial | What James Bennet taught me about terrorism - and courage 15 Jun 2020
This editorial reflects on James Bennet's memo from 15 years ago, which discussed the use of the term "terrorism" in news coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian...
15 Jun 2020
Forward Opinion | How our growing consensus against racism turned into a moral panic 14 Jun 2020
The article discusses a shift in public opinion towards acknowledging and confronting racism, particularly in response to incidents like the murder of George...
14 Jun 2020
Forward The sturgeon will see you now — an expert’s guide to smoked fish 13 Jun 2020
Len Berk's exploration of smoked fish highlights its cultural significance within Jewish communities, particularly in New York. The ritual consumption of lox...
13 Jun 2020
Forward No, that Trump bible photo isn’t ‘beautiful’ — it’s terrifying 12 Jun 2020
In her article, Aviya Kushner criticizes President Trump's use of a photo op with a Bible at St. Johns Episcopal Church, comparing it to tactics used by tota...
12 Jun 2020
Forward For centuries, Jews have been battling epidemics like coronavirus 12 Jun 2020
Throughout history, Jews have faced and survived numerous epidemics. From the Black Death in the Middle Ages to the recent coronavirus pandemic, Jews have ex...
12 Jun 2020
Forward Is it really time to cancel ‘Blazing Saddles?’ 11 Jun 2020
In the wake of HBO Max's decision to remove "Gone with the Wind" due to its glorification of the Confederacy, discussions have emerged surrounding whether Me...
11 Jun 2020
Forward Rapper Ice Cube posts series of anti-Semitic memes on Twitter 11 Jun 2020
Ice Cube, the well-known rapper, sparked controversy by tweeting a series of anti-Semitic memes, suggesting that modern Jews are not descendants of ancient I...
11 Jun 2020
Forward Opinion | ‘You can’t reconcile a nation that’s never been equal.’ Three black pastors reflect on this moment. 9 Jun 2020
Three black pastors, Alex Williams, LeAundrae Bumpus, and Derrick Hawkins, share their perspectives on racial integration in the church and the challenges fa...
9 Jun 2020
Forward Once seen by Jews as ‘primitive relic,’ shofar is sounding at protests across the U.S. 9 Jun 2020
Amid protests against institutional racism following the police killing of George Floyd, the shofar, a traditional Jewish instrument, has been sounding as a ...
9 Jun 2020
Forward Why Jews loved Charles Dickens — and even Fagin 9 Jun 2020
Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Charles Dickens was an influential figure within Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities, despite his controve...
9 Jun 2020
Forward Black leaders urge white Jews to take action 9 Jun 2020
Black leaders shared personal stories of experiencing racism during a Jewish Community Relations Council listening session, urging the Jewish audience to tak...
9 Jun 2020
Forward A prayer for George Floyd: ‘We take this pledge’ 5 Jun 2020
Rabbi Naomi Levy offers a poignant prayer in memory of George Floyd, addressing the need for self-reflection and action against racism and injustice. The pra...
5 Jun 2020
Forward Editorial | After months of silence, a scream 5 Jun 2020
The editorial by Jodi Rudoren reflects on the power of collective screams as a form of protest and expression in the face of systemic issues. Rudoren recount...
5 Jun 2020
Forward Trump’s church photo has no American precedent. Does it have one in fascism? 5 Jun 2020
President Trump's photo op at St. John's Episcopal Church, where he held up a Bible without praying or notifying church leaders, following a speech on quelli...
5 Jun 2020
Forward Opinion | I’m a Jewish conservative. We’re also furious about George Floyd’s murder. 3 Jun 2020
The author, a Jewish conservative, expresses anger over George Floyd's murder, acknowledging a systemic issue requiring change. They note a transformation in...
3 Jun 2020
Forward This isn’t the first time Trump has used the Bible as a prop 3 Jun 2020
President Donald Trump's recent use of a Bible as a prop during a photo-op in front of St. Johns Church sparked controversy as critics accused him of misusin...
3 Jun 2020
Forward Should we really keep comparing Trump to Hitler? 2 Jun 2020
Amidst recent events involving President Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions, some comparisons have emerged likening him to Adolf Hitler, particularly regard...
2 Jun 2020
Forward Opinion | Blaming Soros for protests, the right exposed its anti-Semitism - again. 2 Jun 2020
The article discusses the recent protests in the U.S. following the murder of George Floyd and how some on the political right have perpetuated an anti-Semit...
2 Jun 2020
Forward Opinion | What we in the Black community need from Jews right now 1 Jun 2020
In the wake of recent events like the killing of George Floyd, Reverend Anthony Johnson urges the Jewish community to actively help end the murder of innocen...
1 Jun 2020
Forward Editorial | These historical times call for extreme empathy 31 May 2020
In a reflection on the current historical moment marked by protests, job losses, and a pandemic, the author emphasizes the importance of extreme empathy, dra...
31 May 2020
Forward Scribe | ‘Zoom shiva is shiva distilled to its essence’ 31 May 2020
The author shares her personal experience of holding a Zoom shiva following her mother's death due to complications from COVID-19. She expresses her hatred f...
31 May 2020
Forward Better-than-Ratner’s cheese blintz 26 May 2020
Food writer Rob Eshman offers a modern twist on traditional cheese blintzes with his recipe featuring ricotta cheese, Meyer lemon zest, and sour cream. Origi...
26 May 2020
Forward The Jewiest (and least Jewish) Muppets 22 May 2020
PJ Grisar humorously explores the Jewish identity of various Muppet characters, inspired by a Twitter conversation initiated by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. Grisa...
22 May 2020
Forward Jay Sanderson’s Beet Variations 22 May 2020
In a Zoom interview with Jay Sanderson, the president and CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, he discussed the challenges faced by the Jewis...
22 May 2020
Forward Trump likes Henry Ford’s “bloodline.” So did Charles Lindbergh 22 May 2020
President Donald Trump praised the Ford Motor Company and highlighted the concept of "good bloodlines" during a speech at a Michigan Ford plant, referencing ...
22 May 2020
Forward Trump praises ‘good bloodlines’ of anti-Semite Henry Ford 22 May 2020
During a visit to a Ford factory in Michigan, President Trump praised the "good bloodlines" of Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company, sparking criticism ...
22 May 2020
Forward Who should replace Ruby Rose as the Jewish Batwoman? 20 May 2020
Ruby Rose's departure from the role of Batwoman has sparked discussions about who should replace her as a Jewish Batwoman. While Rose is a lesbian woman, fan...
20 May 2020
Forward Philip Roth doesn’t live here anymore 17 May 2020
Talya Zax's essay provides an intimate portrait of the lesser-known aspects of Philip Roth's life through the lens of his friendship with Russ Murdock, the c...
17 May 2020
Forward In Boston, a Jewish agency tackles “shocking” poverty and homelessness 16 May 2020
The Jewish community in Boston is confronting an unexpected and growing issue of poverty and homelessness, highlighted by cases like that of Tom, a highly ed...
16 May 2020
Forward Now that Conservative Judaism is O.K. with livestreaming, how is it different from Reform? 16 May 2020
The Conservative and Reform movements in Judaism have been becoming more similar for years, and now with the coronavirus pandemic, another difference between...
16 May 2020
Forward Conservative Movement green lights livestreaming on Shabbat, holidays 15 May 2020
The Conservative/Masorti movement of Judaism has approved the use of livestreaming during Shabbat and holidays. The decision is aimed at addressing the chall...
15 May 2020
Forward Why does Billy Joel always play the same tone-deaf song at New York benefit concerts? 12 May 2020
Billy Joel's repeated choice to perform his 1976 song "Miami 2017" during New York benefit concerts, especially amidst crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and ...
12 May 2020
Forward Jerry Stiller was so much more than a sitcom star 11 May 2020
Jerry Stiller, who passed away in May 2020, was much more than his famous roles on 'Seinfeld' and 'King of Queens.' Born to a Jewish family and raised in a c...
11 May 2020
Forward A mean-spirited, cynical Jerry Seinfeld is not what we need right now 11 May 2020
The article discusses Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix special, "23 Hours to Kill," critiquing it as out-of-touch and mean-spirited. It highlights Seinfeld's lac...
11 May 2020
Forward “May I help you, Mr. Perlman?” — a lesson from the maestro at the Zabar’s lox counter 6 May 2020
Len Berk, a longtime lox slicer at Zabar's, shares his memorable encounter with Itzhak Perlman, the esteemed violinist and regular customer at the iconic New...
6 May 2020
Forward Sitting shiva via Zoom, it turns out, has its upsides 5 May 2020
In this heartfelt personal reflection, the author describes his experience of sitting shiva for his father via Zoom during the pandemic. He highlights the ch...
5 May 2020
Forward ‘Moses was only 80 when he confronted Pharaoh’ 5 May 2020
Danielle Winter reflects on the societal need to honor and respect the elderly, inspired by her personal experiences with her grandmother, who exemplified vi...
5 May 2020
Forward Natan Sharansky is using his ‘Jewish Nobel’ winnings to help people affected by COVID-19 4 May 2020
Natan Sharansky, recipient of the Jewish Nobel Prize, originally planned to use the $1 million prize money to promote human rights and Zionism but has now re...
4 May 2020
Forward ‘In the Torah, name changes signify moments of transformation.’ In the lives of transgender Jews, they are just as powerful 30 Apr 2020
Jewish name changes reflect pivotal identity shifts, as evidenced in the Torah with figures like Avraham and Yisrael. This tradition resonates deeply with tr...
30 Apr 2020
Forward For Millenials, virtual Shabbat motivates neighborhood connections 30 Apr 2020
Amidst the pandemic, young Jewish adults have embraced Virtual Shabbat dinners as a means to foster community, connect with tradition, and motivate acts of s...
30 Apr 2020