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Forward When Gloria Steinem and Phyllis Schlafly battled for the American soul 30 Apr 2020
"Mrs. America," an FX miniseries streaming on Hulu, captures the intense political and ideological battles over the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) during the 1...
30 Apr 2020
Forward Opinion | De Blasio is stoking anti-Semitism. He’s not alone. 29 Apr 2020
The article criticizes Mayor Bill de Blasio for singling out New York's Jewish community in enforcing social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic...
29 Apr 2020
Forward Forverts launches Yiddish Word of the Day video series 28 Apr 2020
Forverts has introduced a new video series called Yiddish Word of the Day, created by editor Rukhl Schaechter, designed to familiarize non-Yiddish speakers w...
28 Apr 2020
Forward One year later, Chabad of Poway shooting’s legacy of pain and hope 27 Apr 2020
The Chabad of Poway shooting's first anniversary was marked with a virtual ceremony, highlighting both the legacy of pain and resilience following the tragic...
27 Apr 2020
Forward Trump health spokesman tweets about Soros and Rothschild family ‘control’ 24 Apr 2020
Michael Caputo, a former Trump campaign official and current spokesman for the Department of Health and Human Services, made controversial tweets accusing Ge...
24 Apr 2020
Forward Mit mazl geyert zikh! It’s our 123rd birthday! 23 Apr 2020
On its 123rd birthday, The Forward reflects on its beginnings as a Yiddish-language daily newspaper founded in 1897 by Abraham Cahan. The publication quickly...
23 Apr 2020
Forward A legacy of hope from a family of Holocaust survivors 20 Apr 2020
Idit Klein reflects on her family's legacy of hope and resilience as Holocaust survivors and its influence on her life and work. She describes the strength h...
20 Apr 2020
Forward “She didn’t like it salty” — A tale from the Zabar’s lox counter 19 Apr 2020
Len Berk's soulful narrative recounts his unexpected bond with an elderly woman at Zabar's deli who disliked salty lox. Over time, Berk developed a rapport w...
19 Apr 2020
Forward Alby Kass, 89, Klezmer Musician Who Built Northern California Jewish Community 17 Apr 2020
Alby Kass was a pivotal figure in Northern California's Jewish community, known for his contributions to the cultural and musical landscape until his death a...
17 Apr 2020
Forward The Jew-iest episodes of ‘The Simpsons’ will get you through quarantine 17 Apr 2020
"The Simpsons," a long-running animated TV show, has featured various Jewish-themed episodes that resonate with Jewish viewers. In the episode "Lisa's Substi...
17 Apr 2020
Forward Moroccan Jewish community hit hard by coronavirus deaths 16 Apr 2020
The Jewish community in Morocco has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with at least 14 deaths among a community of 2,000 people. The outb...
16 Apr 2020
Forward From the archives, Influenza 1918: Till death do us part 16 Apr 2020
In September 1918, during the Spanish Influenza outbreak, the Jewish newspaper Forverts documented poignant stories of individuals impacted by the pandemic, ...
16 Apr 2020
Forward Passover’s almost over, but it’s not too late to watch Jack Black slay ‘Chad Gadya’ 15 Apr 2020
Jack Black recently showcased his rendition of the Passover song "Chad Gadya," known for its dark and escalating lyrics, in a video posted online to help lif...
15 Apr 2020
Forward Opinion | Coronavirus is deepening the divide between Orthodox and liberal Jews 12 Apr 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has intensified differences between Orthodox and liberal Jews, with some liberal Jews expressing frustration over the perceived lack...
12 Apr 2020
Forward From the archive, 1959: Passover in Castro’s Cuba, yearning for freedom 10 Apr 2020
Ben Weitz shared the story of his Cuban grandfather, Azriel Weitz, who maintained his Jewish faith despite challenges in Cuba under Fidel Castro's rule. Azri...
10 Apr 2020
Forward Opinion | Please do not host a “Christian seder” 8 Apr 2020
Christian seders, where non-Jews host Passover meals by incorporating elements of Christianity, are increasingly common but problematic. Although intended as...
8 Apr 2020
Forward The unkindest cut: Last call for a Zabar’s lox slicer 8 Apr 2020
Len Berk, a 90-year-old lox slicer for the past 26 years at Zabar's in New York City, recounts his emotional farewell to the job that defined his later years...
8 Apr 2020
Forward How ‘A Rugrats Passover’ became an iconic holiday special 8 Apr 2020
"A Rugrats Passover" marked a significant moment in Jewish representation on television when it aired in 1995 as part of the popular animated show "Rugrats."...
8 Apr 2020
Forward DNC Chair reassures Jewish Democrats that party will support 2-state solution 6 Apr 2020
Tom Perez, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, reassured Jewish Democrats that the next party platform will affirm a commitment to a two-state...
6 Apr 2020
Forward New York passes hate crime legislation that honors Monsey stabbing victim 6 Apr 2020
The New York state legislature passed a hate crimes act as part of the state budget, considering murders based on race or religion as acts of domestic terror...
6 Apr 2020
Forward Opinion | Thank you, Sheldon Adelson 2 Apr 2020
Sheldon Adelson, known for funding Republican causes, surprised many by committing to pay his 10,000 employees during the pandemic, highlighting the power of...
2 Apr 2020
Forward From the archives, influenza 1918: “Eat healthy—and change your underwear!” 2 Apr 2020
In 1918 during the influenza epidemic, an ad in Forverts offered dietary advice, suggesting plain foods, more vegetables and fish, and minimal meat consumpti...
2 Apr 2020
Forward A PSA from Larry David: Stay inside, watch TV, don’t be an idiot 2 Apr 2020
In a timely public service announcement during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Larry David, renowned for his role in "Curb Your Enthusiasm," humorou...
2 Apr 2020
Forward Orthodox EMS’ ventilator transfer solves hospital’s conflict with Jewish patients — for now 1 Apr 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brooklyn's Maimonides Medical Center faced ethical dilemmas regarding ventilator allocation due to a surge in patients and equi...
1 Apr 2020
Forward The 37 unknown roles of Peter Sellers 1 Apr 2020
Peter Sellers was a British actor and comedian renowned for his ability to fully transform into his film roles, such as Dr. Strangelove and Inspector Clousea...
1 Apr 2020
Forward From the archive, Influenza 1918: Reb Velvele’s shiva adjustments 30 Mar 2020
In 1918, amidst the influenza epidemic, the Yiddish Forverts published guidance from Rabbi Gavriel Zev Margolis, known as Reb Velvele, on adjusting mourning ...
30 Mar 2020
Forward Coronavirus exposed a huge gap between the media and the American people 29 Mar 2020
The text discusses how the media and political elites in America focus on different issues than the general public, as highlighted by the discrepancy between...
29 Mar 2020
Forward The unbearable emptiness of being Woody Allen 27 Mar 2020
In "The unbearable emptiness of being Woody Allen," the article discusses Woody Allen's autobiography, "Apropos of Nothing," highlighting his problematic lan...
27 Mar 2020
Forward Introducing Marcel Marceau, resistance fighter — starring Jesse Eisenberg 26 Mar 2020
The film "Resistance," starring Jesse Eisenberg, highlights the extraordinary yet lesser-known story of Marcel Marceau, a French-Jewish mime who played a piv...
26 Mar 2020
Forward Major Jewish groups create ‘emergency pandemic coalition’ 26 Mar 2020
Eight major Jewish organizations in the U.S. have formed an emergency pandemic coalition to address the impact of coronavirus on the Jewish community. Led by...
26 Mar 2020
Forward After cancellation, Woody Allen’s memoir quietly debuts with new publisher 23 Mar 2020
Woody Allen's memoir "Apropos of Nothing," which was initially canceled by Hachette following objections from staff and Allen's children, has been quietly re...
23 Mar 2020
Forward Opinion | How not to talk about coronavirus in the Orthodox community 18 Mar 2020
The article discusses the coverage of the Orthodox Jewish community during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the unfair focus on their religious identity wh...
18 Mar 2020
Forward ‘The Plot Against America’: How the Forward reported the transformation of Charles A. Lindbergh 15 Mar 2020
"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth explores a counterhistory where Charles Lindbergh becomes president in 1940, paralleled with real events reported b...
15 Mar 2020
Forward David Simon on ‘The Plot Against America’ and our crisis of democracy 15 Mar 2020
David Simon, known for his work on shows like "The Wire" and "The Deuce," reflects on his adaptation of Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against America," which...
15 Mar 2020
Forward ‘The Plot Against America’ is truer than even Philip Roth knew 15 Mar 2020
"The Plot Against America" by Philip Roth, both the novel and the subsequent HBO miniseries, explores an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh, a sympath...
15 Mar 2020
Forward Opinion | My Bernie Sanders problem 11 Mar 2020
The article discusses the author's complex feelings towards Bernie Sanders and his campaign in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary. It highlights Sander...
11 Mar 2020
Forward Woody Allen memoir canceled after publisher’s staff walk out in protest 7 Mar 2020
The publication of Woody Allen's memoir "Apropos of Nothing" by Hachette Book Group was canceled after about 75 staff members protested, leading to a spontan...
7 Mar 2020
Forward ‘Mensch’ Joe Biden sees surge in Jewish support 5 Mar 2020
Joe Biden, a fixture in U.S. politics for over four decades, is seeing increased support from Jewish communities amid his pursuit of the Democratic president...
5 Mar 2020
Forward Opinion | Ignorance about the Holocaust is fueling anti-Semitism. So I wrote the Never Again Education Act. 4 Mar 2020
Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney discusses her motivations for authoring the Never Again Education Act, a bill designed to improve Holocaust education in U.S. schools...
4 Mar 2020
Forward Meet the 81-year-old Beverly Hills rabbi who’s running for office to give people pot 3 Mar 2020
Rabbi Simcha (Sydney) Green, an 81-year-old from Beverly Hills, is running for city council to advocate for allowing cannabis dispensaries in the city, espec...
3 Mar 2020
Forward Opinion | How AIPAC proved Bernie right 2 Mar 2020
The article discusses the controversy surrounding AIPAC's hosting of Serbian President Aleksandar Vui at their annual conference, despite his controversial p...
2 Mar 2020
Forward Bernie Sanders made a documentary on Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs, and it’s the most Bernie Sanders thing ever 28 Feb 2020
Bernie Sanders once embarked on an educational film project through the American Peoples Historical Society, creating a documentary about socialist leader Eu...
28 Feb 2020
Forward They gave $25 million to Jewish nonprofits. Was some of that money laundered from Ukraine? 21 Feb 2020
Mordechai Korf and Uriel Tzvi Laber, prominent philanthropists in the Jewish community of Florida, have donated millions to Jewish nonprofits over the years....
21 Feb 2020
Forward Yiddish Harry Potter excerpt read on Israeli TV 13 Feb 2020
The Yiddish translation of an excerpt from the beloved 'Harry Potter' series was recently featured on Israeli TV, showcasing the rich heritage of the Yiddish...
13 Feb 2020
Forward Are you there, Judy Blume? It’s me, Molly. 12 Feb 2020
The article by Molly Boigon reflects on the author's childhood summers filled with activities and the profound impact of Judy Blume's books during that time,...
12 Feb 2020
Forward What Judy Blume taught me about sex, female friendship and hot tubs 12 Feb 2020
The author reflects on how Judy Blume's novels, such as "Summer Sisters" and "Forever," shaped her understanding of sex, female friendships, and life transit...
12 Feb 2020
Forward Mazel tov: First edition of Yiddish ‘Harry Potter’ sells out in less than 48 hours 11 Feb 2020
The first edition of the Yiddish translation of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," translated by Arun Viswanath, sold out its entire print run of 1,000...
11 Feb 2020
Forward ‘Incitement’ isn’t about making Rabin’s murderer — it’s about making modern Israel 6 Feb 2020
"Incitement," a film directed by Yaron Zilberman, delves into the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin by Yigal Amir in 1995, portraying Ami...
6 Feb 2020
Forward Screenwriter for Garbo, savior for exiles fleeing Hitler 5 Feb 2020
Salka Viertel, a screenwriter best known for her collaboration with Greta Garbo, emerges as a pivotal figure in the Hollywood exile community during the Nazi...
5 Feb 2020
Forward Recovered Sobibor photos tell a striking story of complicity 1 Feb 2020
The recently discovered collection of 361 photographs, including 62 from the Sobibor death camp, sheds light on the complicity of Nazi guards, particularly n...
1 Feb 2020