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On December 6, 2017, President Donald Trump declared that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announced plans to move the U.S...

The article discusses the historical significance and evolution of lighting practices during Hanukkah and Christmas. It highlights how artificial lighting wa...

A Twitter post asking for names of women "badder" than Taylor Swift led to a discussion highlighting strong Jewish women throughout history. Examples include...

The article by Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the increasing cultural and political alignment between Orthodox Jews and the Christian Right in the U.S., particu...

New York Times editor Vanessa Friedman criticized Ivanka Trump for cultural appropriation in her choice of clothing during a trip to India. Friedman accused ...

An eruv is a symbolic boundary used by observant Jews to extend the area where carrying objects on the Sabbath is permissible, addressing a need established ...

Peter Beinart argues that Steve Bannon, often accused of anti-Semitism, is more culpable for his overt Islamophobia and support of nationalist policies that ...

Ivo van Hove, a celebrated Belgian director, advocates revisiting Ayn Rand's work, particularly "The Fountainhead," as he prepares to introduce his theatrica...

The article discusses the #MeToo movement and its potential transformation into #WeToo, emphasizing the need for real change in addressing sexual harassment ...

Israel offered humanitarian aid to Iran and Iraq following a devastating earthquake that resulted in hundreds of casualties, but both countries rejected the ...

A recent Al Jazeera documentary explores the phenomenon of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails smuggling semen to their wives in the Gaza Strip, enabling ...

David Sugarman, the CEO of the Manischewitz Company, was recently recognized with the Americanism Award at the Anti-Defamation League's Annual Gala Celebrati...

The Paradise Papers reveal how major Jewish political donors like George Soros and Sheldon Adelson utilize offshore accounts to manage their wealth, despite ...

Michael Pellegrino, a stockbroker, alleges that Morgan Stanley terminated him for pursuing Hasidic clients, claiming his bosses at the firm disparaged Hasidi...

A bill aimed at enhancing penalties for threats on religious institutions, sparked by a series of threats on Jewish community centers, has been advanced by a...

Gili Rozenfeld, a video editor in Tel Aviv, discovered unexpectedly through the PBS show "Finding Your Roots" that her family shares ancestry with actress Sc...

The Forward recently received 66 cartoons by Paul Markison, a survivor of Dachau and longtime cartoonist for the paper. Saved by former editor Simon Weber an...

Robert Bank, President and CEO of American Jewish World Service, highlights the urgent Jewish responsibility to aid the persecuted Rohingya people, drawing p...

Rabbi Yonah Schiller, the Executive Director of Tulane Hillel, has transformed Jewish outreach by implementing a unique model that prioritizes student leader...

Rob Reiner, an esteemed director and actor, reflects on directing the film 'LBJ,' a biography of President Lyndon B. Johnson. Despite initial hesitations due...

Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther spearheaded the Protestant Reformation with criticisms against the Roman Catholic church, yet his views on Jews turned ...

Hedy Lamarr, known for her Hollywood acting career, was also a brilliant inventor whose work in creating a secure radio signal during World War II, with comp...

Alexander Beider examines the unfounded origin myths surrounding Jewish ancestry, focusing on the Khazarian and Berber conversion theories. While the Khazari...

A museum exhibition in Berlin sheds light on how the Nazis manipulated Martin Luther's anti-Semitic writings to advance their agenda, particularly showcasing...

Joshua Cohen's novel, "Moving Kings," intertwines contemporary issues with biblical allegory, linking its characters to King David and his nephew Yoav from t...

Richard Spencer is a prominent figure in white nationalist circles, known for promoting a white ethno-state in the United States. Despite not fitting the ste...

Josh Mandel, a U.S. Senate candidate from Ohio, has accepted the first endorsement from a new Super PAC called #REV18 created by alt-right conspiracy theoris...

Anne Kauffman's new play "Mary Jane," directed by Kauffman and featuring Carrie Coon, explores the life of a single mother caring for a chronically ill child...

As Camp Newman, a beloved Jewish summer camp in Sonoma County, fell victim to devastating wildfires engulfing Northern California, its community of alumni, c...

"Steven Universe" is a popular show that explores themes of identity, family, and ethics through the adventures of Steven, a half-gem, half-human child. The ...

Princeton psychologist Betsy Levy Paluck, known for her work on reducing social tensions like bullying and ethnic conflicts, was awarded a MacArthur Genius G...

In his 1965 report for the Forverts, later included in his book "The Jews of Silence," Elie Wiesel recounts his moving experience of witnessing Simchat Torah...

Daniel Mendelsohn's memoir, "An Odyssey: A Father, a Son, and an Epic," intertwines a personal journey with a scholarly examination of Homer's epic. When Men...

New York's history in the soccer world owes much to Jewish players such as Erno Schwarz and Béla Guttmann, both of whom made significant contributions after ...

In an episode of the PBS show Finding Your Roots, Larry David and Senator Bernie Sanders discovered they are cousins through shared DNA, despite not having a...

Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh have created a new cookbook, "Sweet: Desserts From London’s Ottolenghi," dedicated entirely to desserts, incorporating vibrant...

The Israel on Campus Coalition, a mainstream Jewish pro-Israel group, has endorsed the controversial website Canary Mission, known for creating political pro...

The author shares her struggle with an eating disorder that started during Yom Kippur in college, leading to self-hatred and unhealthy habits. She reflects o...

The article discusses the contrasting approaches of Presidents Obama and Trump towards Jewish values and perspectives. It highlights Obama's empathy and conn...

Holocaust survivor Eva Mozes Kor, who was experimented on by Dr. Josef Mengele in Auschwitz, shared in a widely viewed video her decision to forgive Mengele ...

During High Holidays services, many synagogue-goers engage in sneak-reading, bringing a variety of books to dive into when the lengthy prayers become overwhe...

Actor and director Rob Reiner, known for his liberal stance since playing a role on 'All In The Family,' has initiated the Committee to Investigate Russia to...

On Yom Kippur, a day of fasting and prayer, many struggle with food cravings despite the solemnity of the occasion. The Forward staff shared their Yom Kippur...

The article discusses the Jewish ritual of Kapparot, where a chicken is waved around one's head as a form of atonement. The historical, halachic, and mystica...

The author reflects on her experience during the Yom Kippur War in 1973, highlighting the personal and societal impacts of the conflict in Israel. She discus...

Israeli volunteers from the ZAKA search and rescue organization recovered the body of Rabbi Haim Ashkenazi from a collapsed office building in Mexico followi...

Sarah Brammer-Shlay, a member of the IfNotNow movement, highlights the need to address a moral crisis within the Jewish community regarding the Israeli occup...

After a severe earthquake struck Mexico, killing over 200 people, Israel swiftly mobilized a search and rescue team to assist in the aftermath. Prime Ministe...

Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix special, "Jerry Before Seinfeld," is a tribute to his comedic origins at The Comic Strip in New York City, where he refined his ...

Jamie Geller shares nostalgic memories and diverse culinary influences that shaped her love for traditional Jewish foods in a Rosh Hashanah-themed piece. She...