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Forward Why a 90-Year-Old Jewish Prayer Still Seems Relevant Today 21 Dec 2016
The enduring relevance of a 90-year-old Jewish prayer is explored by Jenna Weissman Joselit in the context of enduring themes of political leadership and com...
21 Dec 2016
Forward The Banality of American Evil 21 Dec 2016
Philosopher Hannah Arendt and scientist Stanley Milgram shed light on the nature of evil in society, arguing that normal, seemingly good people can commit at...
21 Dec 2016
Forward 5 Easy Recipes To Satisfy Your Christmas Craving for Chinese Food 19 Dec 2016
This article presents five easy recipes for satisfying a craving for Chinese food during the Christmas season, including a Chinese-inspired loaf, baked sweet...
19 Dec 2016
Forward How I Fell in Love With Tacky Hanukkah Sweaters 19 Dec 2016
The text discusses the author's journey of falling in love with Hanukkah sweaters as a response to the overwhelming presence of Christmas during the holiday ...
19 Dec 2016
Forward Bringing Jewish Music Back From the Ashes of Kristallnacht 17 Dec 2016
Hirsch Lewin's Semer Records, originally founded in 1932 in Berlin, sought to preserve a rich diversity of Jewish music amidst rising Nazi oppression. Despit...
17 Dec 2016
Forward Seriously — What’s With All the High Security Synagogues? 17 Dec 2016
Rabbi Philip Graubart reflects on the significant increase in security measures at synagogues since the events of 9/11 and the rise of terrorist threats like...
17 Dec 2016
Forward Looted Nazi Artwork Headed to Swiss Museum - Until Rightful Owners Can Be Found 16 Dec 2016
After a legal battle, a Munich court decided that the art hoard of the late Cornelius Gurlitt, suspected of being stolen by Nazis, will be transferred to Swi...
16 Dec 2016
Forward The Story of a Jacket’s Journey, From Dachau to Queens 15 Dec 2016
Holocaust survivor Ben Peres' inmate jacket from Dachau concentration camp was discovered at an estate sale in Long Island, four decades after his death, by ...
15 Dec 2016
Forward For 4 Cousins, Love Survives the Holocaust After All 14 Dec 2016
Four Polish cousins, Fania Blakay, Gennadi Band, Henia Moskowitz, and Rywka Patchnik, all believed their family had perished in the Holocaust until a surpris...
14 Dec 2016
Forward The Time I Almost Saw Walt Disney Vomit 13 Dec 2016
Laurie Gwen Shapiro recounts a humorous yet surprising story involving Walt Disney in an interview with former Hollywood errand boy turned dealmaker, Sam Ada...
13 Dec 2016
Forward Dachau Stolen ‘Work Makes You Free’ Recovered After 2 Years 5 Dec 2016
An iron gate inscribed with the words "Arbeit macht frei" which was stolen from the Dachau concentration camp in Germany has been found in Norway two years a...
5 Dec 2016
Forward It’s Time for the Jews to Stand Up for Themselves Instead of the Left or the Right 2 Dec 2016
David Horowitz argues that Jews in the United States should focus on their collective interests, particularly in defending Israel against perceived threats o...
2 Dec 2016
Forward Jill Stein Officially Requests Recount in Michigan Presidential Vote 1 Dec 2016
Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential nominee, has officially requested a full hand recount of Michigan's presidential vote after President-elect Donald T...
1 Dec 2016
Forward Norway Church Condemns Martin Luther’s Anti-Semitism 28 Nov 2016
The Church of Norway, part of Lutheranism, has denounced its founder Martin Luther for his anti-Semitic writings in light of the 500-year anniversary of the ...
28 Nov 2016
Forward When Trump Says ‘Globalists,’ Some Fans Hear ‘The Jews’ 22 Nov 2016
During his campaign, Donald Trump positioned himself as an outsider against a "globalist" economic and political system, using rhetoric analysts suggest may ...
22 Nov 2016
Forward Donald Trump Refuses To Condemn White Supremacist Event With Nazi Salutes 22 Nov 2016
Donald Trump's transition team avoided directly condemning a white supremacist conference where his victory was celebrated, stating broadly that Trump oppose...
22 Nov 2016
Forward Rob Reiner Accuses Jared Kushner of Betraying His Heritage 21 Nov 2016
Rob Reiner criticizes Jared Kushner, President-elect Trump's son-in-law, for compromising his Jewish heritage seemingly for political and financial gain, acc...
21 Nov 2016
Forward EXCLUSIVE: Paul Newman’s Lost Masterpiece — And How We Rediscovered It 21 Nov 2016
Paul Newman's previously unknown film, based on Anton Chekhov's play "On the Harmfulness of Tobacco," which he directed and starred lesser-known actor Michae...
21 Nov 2016
Forward The Steve Bannon ‘JAP’ Remark That Wasn’t 18 Nov 2016
The article discusses how a writer, Joshua Seidel, misquoted Steve Bannon regarding his alleged views on Jewish women. Bannon's ex-wife actually stated that ...
18 Nov 2016
Forward Avigdor Lieberman Wants Deal With Trump To Expand Big West Bank Settlements 17 Nov 2016
In a briefing, Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman proposed reaching an agreement with the incoming Trump administration to focus settlement building...
17 Nov 2016
Forward Yeshiva U. Officially Names Ari Berman as President 16 Nov 2016
Rabbi Ari Berman has officially been appointed as the president of Yeshiva University, succeeding Richard Joel. Scheduled to assume leadership in July, Berma...
16 Nov 2016
Forward Geza Rohrig: Plaudits Flood in for Son of Saul Actor 14 Nov 2016
Geza Rohrig, a 49-year-old Hungarian-born Hasidic Jew, has gained international acclaim for his role in the film 'Son of Saul,' which won the Grand Prix at t...
14 Nov 2016
Forward Steve Bannon Didn’t Want Children Going to School With ‘Whiny’ Jews 14 Nov 2016
Steve Bannon, appointed as a top aide to then-President-elect Donald Trump in 2016, was reported to have made disparaging remarks about Jewish children, expr...
14 Nov 2016
Forward Woman Who Sued Donald Trump for Child Rape at Jeffrey Epstein Parties Scraps Press Conference 3 Nov 2016
A woman withdrew from a planned press conference addressing her lawsuit against Donald Trump, accusing him of child rape allegedly occurring at 1994 parties ...
3 Nov 2016
Forward These Were 10 of the Greatest Artists on Chess Records 1 Nov 2016
Chess Records, founded in 1950 by brothers Phil and Leonard Chess, was instrumental in shaping the Chicago Blues sound and pioneering rock and roll. Polish J...
1 Nov 2016
Forward Trump’s Favorite Female Evangelist Wears a Prayer Shawl — Just Like He Does 24 Oct 2016
Televangelist Paula White, linked closely with Donald Trump as his spiritual advisor, generates controversy by blending Jewish symbols and Christian evangeli...
24 Oct 2016
Forward When Kabbalah and Mad Magazine Meet 21 Oct 2016
Mark Podwal is a Jewish artist whose work is deeply intertwined with his heritage and spirituality. Starting his career with political drawings, he eventuall...
21 Oct 2016
Forward Journalist Trolls Taylor Swift’s White-Supremacist Admirers 19 Oct 2016
Phoebe Maltz Bovy delves into the satirical piece by journalist Ned Resnikoff, which humorously suggests that pop star Taylor Swift is secretly Jewish, a pre...
19 Oct 2016
Forward That Time Bob Dylan Went To Shul Incognito 18 Oct 2016
When Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature, it recalled memorable anecdotes of his incognito attendance at a Chabad synagogue in California. Invited b...
18 Oct 2016
Forward Why the Tallit Is Making a Comeback 17 Oct 2016
The tallit, traditionally a significant Jewish religious garment, is experiencing a resurgence in both style and cultural significance across various communi...
17 Oct 2016
Forward To Ensure Israel’s Security, I Served in the IDF — and Now I’m Volunteering for Hillary 10 Oct 2016
Adam Berman, a former IDF lone soldier, discusses his continued dedication to Israel's security by volunteering for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campa...
10 Oct 2016
Forward How To Get Right With God This Yom Kippur 7 Oct 2016
As Yom Kippur approaches, traditions for getting right with God include tossing bread into water to symbolize sin washing away, abstaining from physical plea...
7 Oct 2016
Forward How Donald Trump Uses Anti-Semitic Rhetoric Against Hillary Clinton (Even Though She’s Not Jewish) 5 Oct 2016
The article discusses how Donald Trump utilizes anti-Semitic rhetoric against Hillary Clinton, despite her not being Jewish, by drawing parallels between ste...
5 Oct 2016
Forward Honey Cookies for Rosh Hashanah 30 Sep 2016
Elisheva Urbas shares her journey of struggling to find a Rosh Hashanah honey cake recipe that is both enjoyed and finishes quickly in the household. After e...
30 Sep 2016
Forward 6 Shofar Shockers: You Won’t Believe Number 5! 29 Sep 2016
As Rosh Hashanah approaches, here are six surprising facts about shofars: they can be quite expensive, some are intricately designed, they can be made out of...
29 Sep 2016
Forward Prepent Day 26: What Does it Really Mean to Pray? 29 Sep 2016
In this reflection by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, he delves into the concept of prayer, expressing doubts about its nature and efficacy. He recounts a personal ...
29 Sep 2016
Forward Shimon Peres’s Neighbors Remember Him As the Man Who Took Out the Trash in a Tank Top 29 Sep 2016
Shimon Peres, a renowned statesman known for his long career in public service and commitment to peace in the Middle East, was remembered by some Israelis as...
29 Sep 2016
Forward Building a Strong Future for the Jewish LGBTQ Community 29 Sep 2016
Idit Klein discusses the essential strategies for strengthening the future of the Jewish LGBTQ community, highlighting the work of Keshet. She identifies fou...
29 Sep 2016
Forward ‘Pepe the Frog’ is Now an Official Hate Symbol 28 Sep 2016
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has classified Pepe the Frog, an internet meme, as an official hate symbol due to its appropriation by alt-right and white s...
28 Sep 2016
Forward Mimi’s Marvelous Honey Cake 21 Sep 2016
"Honey Cake: An Icon of Celebration and Tradition" discusses the significance of honey cake, or lekach, in Jewish culture, particularly during the holiday of...
21 Sep 2016
Forward Mimi’s Sweet Memories 21 Sep 2016
Mimi Sheraton fondly recalls her grandmother, a talented cook inspired by a Hungarian neighbor, renowned for her rich honey cake made with boiled honey. Sher...
21 Sep 2016
Forward How Bill Graham Went From Jewish Refugee to Rock Impresario 21 Sep 2016
Bill Graham, born Wulf Wolodia Grajonca in Berlin, fled the Nazi regime to become a pioneering rock promoter in America. He was instrumental in producing ico...
21 Sep 2016
Forward Four Take-Aways From ‘Why Jews Must Take Mental Illness Out of the Shadows’ 21 Sep 2016
Stephen Fried emphasizes the importance of addressing mental illness within the Jewish community, pointing out that there is a lack of open discussion about ...
21 Sep 2016
Forward Why You Shouldn’t Go To Synagogue On Rosh Hashanah This Year 15 Sep 2016
In his thought-provoking piece, Jay Michaelson challenges the conventional Jewish High Holiday practices by urging readers to skip traditional Rosh Hashanah ...
15 Sep 2016
Forward Arrest Warrant Issued for Amy Goodman — Again 14 Sep 2016
Amy Goodman, a journalist and co-host of Democracy Now!, has faced numerous legal challenges throughout her career due to her reporting, often highlighting s...
14 Sep 2016
Forward Discussing ‘Demon’ with Film’s Executive Producer Olga Szymanska 8 Sep 2016
The film "Demon" by Polish director Marcin Wrona is a haunting portrayal of Poland's complex relationship with its Jewish past, reminiscent of "The Dybbuk." ...
8 Sep 2016
Forward Inside Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner’s Short and Sweet Jewish Love Story 30 Aug 2016
The love story of Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner began with a comedic miscommunication on the set of their film "Hanky Panky" and blossomed into a relationship...
30 Aug 2016
Forward 4 Gene Wilder Scenes to Watch Right Now 30 Aug 2016
Gene Wilder, famed comedic actor known for his collaborations with Mel Brooks, passed away at the age of 83, leaving a legacy of unforgettable performances. ...
30 Aug 2016
Forward ‘Parks and Rec’ Star Ben Schwartz Totally Confirms ‘Stranger Things’ Theory 25 Aug 2016
Ben Schwartz confirmed a fan theory that suggested his character Jean-Ralphio from Parks and Recreation is the son of Steve Harrington from Stranger Things d...
25 Aug 2016
Forward Dining or Dying – A Jew’s Conundrum in Zimbabwe 25 Aug 2016
Ayanna Nahmias shares a poignant account of her struggle to maintain kashrut while visiting Zimbabwe after inheriting her father's property. Despite owning a...
25 Aug 2016