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Even Evangelical Christians Think Trump Shouldn’t Sign Bibles
21 Mar 2019
A poll showed that 65% of American Christians and 64% of Americans overall found it inappropriate for President Trump to sign the cover of a Bible in early M...
21 Mar 2019
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Megadonor Michael Steinhardt Accused Of A Pattern Of A Sexual Harassment
21 Mar 2019
Michael Steinhardt, a prominent Jewish philanthropist and megadonor known for founding Birthright Israel, faces accusations of sexual harassment by multiple ...
21 Mar 2019
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Rodgers And Hammerstein Are Making A Bundle With Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’
21 Mar 2019
Ariana Grande's hit song "7 Rings" has brought renewed attention and substantial royalties to the musical legacy of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II....
21 Mar 2019
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‘Satirical’ Video Game Allows Players To Murder Minorities As Hitler, Trump
19 Mar 2019
A controversial video game, "Jesus Strikes Back: Judgement Day," has sparked outrage for allowing players to control figures like Jesus Christ, Adolf Hitler,...
19 Mar 2019
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Lieberman: Democratic Party Is Not Anti-Jewish, But Some Members Are
18 Mar 2019
Former Senator Joe Lieberman, who shifted from being a Democrat to an Independent, stated in a radio interview that while the Democratic Party as a whole is ...
18 Mar 2019
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The Secret Jewish History Of Hawaii
18 Mar 2019
Elias Abraham Rosenberg, a Jewish scholar, briefly became a significant figure in Hawaiian history after ingratiating himself with King David Kalakaua in the...
18 Mar 2019
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Meet The Ex-Hasid Who Chats With AOC On Twitter
11 Mar 2019
Elad Nehorai, a 34-year-old former Hasid in Brooklyn, engaged with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter discussing Israel and anti-Semitism, leading to a phon...
11 Mar 2019
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Is Captain Marvel A Zionist Superhero?
11 Mar 2019
The article explores the allegorical representation of Jews in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, "Captain Marvel." The Skrulls, initially portrayed as vill...
11 Mar 2019
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Opinion | I’m A Jewish Teenager. Anti-Semitism Has Infiltrated My Hometown.
7 Mar 2019
Ephraim Light, a Jewish teenager from California, discusses his personal experiences with antisemitism in his local community in an opinion piece. He describ...
7 Mar 2019
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Bibi’s Embrace Of Extremists Deepens Divisions In American Jewry Over Israel
28 Feb 2019
Prime Minister Netanyahu's political maneuver to bring Michael Ben-Ari, a disciple of the extremist Rabbi Meir Kahane, into his coalition has sparked signifi...
28 Feb 2019
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7 Questions For Barry Avrich, Director Of ‘Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World Of Ben Ferencz’
26 Feb 2019
Barry Avrich, director of the documentary "Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz," discusses the influence and legacy of Ben Ferencz, the ...
26 Feb 2019
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St. Louis Jewish Group Slams Canary Mission For Blacklisting Local Student
22 Feb 2019
The Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis criticized the online blacklist site Canary Mission for targeting a college student from their community,...
22 Feb 2019
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Candace Owens: Hitler Would Have Been ‘Fine’ If He Stayed In Germany
8 Feb 2019
Candace Owens, the communications director for Turning Point USA, sparked controversy with her comments made during a London event, suggesting it would have ...
8 Feb 2019
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Henry Ford Was Anti-Semitic. Bill McGraw Wrote About It — And Got Fired.
6 Feb 2019
Bill McGraw, editor of the Dearborn Historian, was fired following the publication of an article detailing Henry Ford's anti-Semitic legacy. The article was ...
6 Feb 2019
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Marshall Curry Is Filming Cory Booker’s Presidential Run. But First, He Might Win An Oscar.
2 Feb 2019
Marshall Curry's Oscar-nominated short film, "A Night at the Garden," explores the unsettling 1939 Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden, attended by 20,000 Am...
2 Feb 2019
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Chris Christie Roasts Jared Kushner’s Dad, Calls His Crimes ‘Disgusting, Loathsome’ In New Book
31 Jan 2019
Chris Christie's new memoir, "Let Me Finish," includes harsh criticism of Charles Kushner, father of Jared Kushner, for his past criminal actions. Christie c...
31 Jan 2019
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Polar Vortex Beef Borscht
30 Jan 2019
This article provides a recipe for "Polar Vortex Beef Borscht," a hearty dish perfect for cold weather, containing beef chuck, beets, potatoes, sunchokes, ca...
30 Jan 2019
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American Jews Are Getting Rituals Like Mikveh All Wrong
28 Jan 2019
Naomi Malka, director of a progressive mikveh in Washington, highlights the transformative power of the mikveh as a ritual for marking life transitions. Desp...
28 Jan 2019
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Opinion | Anti-Semitic Environmentalism Is The Latest Social Justice Threat To Jews
23 Jan 2019
Progressive spaces, including environmentalist and LGBTQ movements, are increasingly exhibiting anti-Semitic sentiments, creating challenges for Jewish indiv...
23 Jan 2019
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At Greek Yiddish Week, Karaoke, Folk Dance And A Wedding
22 Jan 2019
The first European Yiddish Marathon took place from December 28 to January 3 in Sounion, Greece, offering a lively array of activities celebrating Yiddish cu...
22 Jan 2019
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Tamika Mallory Refuses To Say If Israel Has Right To Exist
19 Jan 2019
Tamika Mallory, co-founder of the Women's March, stirred controversy by refusing to affirm Israel's right to exist during an interview on PBS. When pressed b...
19 Jan 2019
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Women’s March Adds 3 Jews To Steering Committee
15 Jan 2019
The Women's March, amid accusations of anti-Semitism against its leaders, has formed a new steering committee for its upcoming event, featuring three Jewish ...
15 Jan 2019
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Opinion | Are Jews White? American History Says It’s Complicated
9 Jan 2019
The article discusses the complex relationship between Jews and whiteness in America, exploring the issue of Jews being perceived as white or not. The author...
9 Jan 2019
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Opinion | Can We Finally Admit That Jews Can Be Both White And Oppressed?
9 Jan 2019
The author delves into the debate about whether European Jews should be considered white and discusses the complexities of Jewish identity and oppression. Sh...
9 Jan 2019
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California Middle Schoolers Create A Human Swastika On Campus
4 Jan 2019
In an unsettling incident at Matilija Junior High School in California, nine students formed a human swastika on a school field, drawing significant concern ...
4 Jan 2019
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A Walk Through Bukharian Queens — Just Don’t Call It ‘Russian’
3 Jan 2019
Manashe Khaimov is working to dispel misconceptions about Bukharian Jews and their distinct heritage, often mistaken for Russian due to the shared Soviet exp...
3 Jan 2019
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Mussolini’s Willing Executioners: The Genocide Of Italy’s Jews
1 Jan 2019
Simon Levis Sullam's book, "The Italian Executioners: The Genocide of the Jews of Italy," challenges the notion that Italy was peripheral to the Holocaust by...
1 Jan 2019
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When Jewish Leaders Decide To Harass College Kids — To ‘Support’ Israel
31 Dec 2018
In 2015, a shift occurred within the American Jewish establishment towards a more aggressive approach targeting critics of Israel, particularly on college ca...
31 Dec 2018
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The Jewish Delis We Said Goodbye To In 2018
29 Dec 2018
In 2018, several Jewish delis, known for their classic dishes like pastrami sandwiches and matzah ball soup, closed their doors, marking the end of an era fo...
29 Dec 2018
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Letter To The Editor
28 Dec 2018
David Sherman, a member of the search committee for the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, expressed disappointment in the coverag...
28 Dec 2018
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Jews Are Buying Nazi Memorabilia Sold By Families Of Deceased WWII Vets
27 Dec 2018
The article discusses the growing market for Nazi memorabilia, increasingly purchased by Jewish buyers. Families of WWII veterans are selling such artifacts,...
27 Dec 2018
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The Navy Is Disciplining Sailors With Ayn Rand (Yes, Really)
26 Dec 2018
The U.S. Navy is shifting away from traditional punitive measures like the bread and water diet for disciplinary purposes, a method criticized for its inhuma...
26 Dec 2018
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LeBron James Apologizes After Sharing Rapper’s Lyric About Jews And Money
24 Dec 2018
LeBron James faced backlash after quoting a rapper's lyrics which perpetuated an antisemitic stereotype linking Jews with money. The lyric, from 21 Savage, w...
24 Dec 2018
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The Secret Jewish History Of Mary Poppins
18 Dec 2018
The article delves into the Jewish influences in the creation of the Mary Poppins films, highlighting contributions from Jewish composers both in the origina...
18 Dec 2018
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Is Spider-Man Jewish?
18 Dec 2018
The article explores whether Spider-Man, specifically the alternate universe Peter B. Parker from "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," can be considered Jewi...
18 Dec 2018
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Men Explain Anne Frank To Me
16 Dec 2018
Talya Zax explores the persistent cultural fascination with imagining alternative narratives for Anne Frank, focusing on the trend where male authors depict ...
16 Dec 2018
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REVEALED: Secret ADL Memo Slammed Anti-BDS Laws As ‘Harmful’ To Jews
14 Dec 2018
Internal documents obtained by the Forward reveal that the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) staff expressed concerns in a 2016 memo that anti-BDS legislation t...
14 Dec 2018
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Opinion | How Did Ashkenazi Jews End Up With Famous Non-Jewish Last Names?
12 Dec 2018
Exploring the origins of surnames among Ashkenazi Jews, the article reveals that these names, often shared with non-Jews, do not necessarily indicate past co...
12 Dec 2018
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The Secret Jewish History Of Connie Francis
12 Dec 2018
Connie Francis, born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero to Italian-American parents, is sometimes mistakenly thought to be Jewish but has extensive connections t...
12 Dec 2018
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Airbnb Won’t Operate In Israeli Settlements, So ‘OlehStay’ Steps In
11 Dec 2018
Airbnb's decision to remove listings in Israeli West Bank settlements has led to the emergence of OlehStay, a new home-renting platform catering to this mark...
11 Dec 2018
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Borscht Belt Hotel Food Gets Star Turn In ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’
10 Dec 2018
The nostalgic allure of the Borscht Belt and its renowned Catskills resorts is vividly reminisced through their signature all-you-can-eat Jewish meals, as hi...
10 Dec 2018
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‘Law & Order: SVU’ Just Dropped Its Most Jewish Episode
5 Dec 2018
The article discusses an episode of Law & Order: SVU titled "Alta Kockers" that is described as the show's most Jewish episode. The episode features guest ap...
5 Dec 2018
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He Put The Yidl Into ‘Fiddler’ Without Knowing Yiddish
5 Dec 2018
At 86, veteran performer Joel Grey took on an unexpected challenge when he agreed to direct a Yiddish version of "Fiddler on the Roof" for the National Yiddi...
5 Dec 2018
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Manischewitz Donates $100,000-Worth Of Grape Juice To New York’s Neediest
4 Dec 2018
Manischewitz donated $100,000 worth of Welchs-Manischewitz grape juice to Masbia Soup Kitchen in Queens, New York. Despite initial reservations about food re...
4 Dec 2018
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In ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ The Forward Gets A Cameo
4 Dec 2018
In the second season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the character Midge mentions The Forward, a real Jewish newspaper that was popular in the mid-50s, as part...
4 Dec 2018
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The Forward Guide To The Mikveh
3 Dec 2018
The mikveh, a ritual bath central to Jewish religious practice, is traditionally used for conversion, marital purity, and ritual purification before burial o...
3 Dec 2018
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Opinion | ‘From The River To The Sea’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
3 Dec 2018
The opinion piece discusses the phrase "from the river to the sea" in the context of Palestinian aspirations for a free Palestine, shedding light on its hist...
3 Dec 2018
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Meet The Lonely Ukranian Jew Fighting His Country’s New Fondness For Nazis
2 Dec 2018
Eduard Dolinsky, head of the Ukrainian Jewish Committee, is a vocal critic of Ukraine's historical narrative that venerates Nazi collaborators as anti-Commun...
2 Dec 2018
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Make Your High Last For 8 Days With This Bong Menorah
2 Dec 2018
Combining modern cannabis culture with Jewish tradition, the Forward introduces a unique take on the menorah for Hanukkah—one designed as a bong. This creati...
2 Dec 2018
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George H.W. Bush, The ‘Lonely Guy’ President Who Saved Thousands Of Jews
1 Dec 2018
George H.W. Bush, the 41st U.S. president, died at 94, leaving behind a complex legacy with the Jewish community. Despite strained relations during his presi...
1 Dec 2018