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Yankel and Leah (Chapter 1)
8 Jun 2017
Yankel, a 28-year-old yeshiva student, feels the burden of impending spinsterhood in his ultra-Orthodox community. Despite numerous attempts at finding a mat...
8 Jun 2017
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Gourmet Kosher Restaurant Set To Open At Tulane
7 Jun 2017
Rimon, a gourmet kosher restaurant, is set to open at Tulane University, offering kosher-keeping students and the general public healthy and delicious dishes...
7 Jun 2017
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Trump Can Solve The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict If He Takes These Steps
6 Jun 2017
Yossi Alpher discusses the flaws in the Oslo peace process, particularly the mixing of pre-1967 narrative issues and post-1967 territorial issues, which have...
6 Jun 2017
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Why Trump’s Peace Push Could Spur Violence In Israel
5 Jun 2017
Political analyst Yossi Alpher warns that President Trump's efforts to broker Israeli-Palestinian peace, while commendable, could potentially lead to violenc...
5 Jun 2017
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Pro-Israel Trump Supporters Grapple With Flip-Flop On Moving Embassy To Jerusalem
1 Jun 2017
President Trump's decision to delay relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has sparked complex reactions among pro-Israel Trump sup...
1 Jun 2017
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William Shatner Is Salty Over That Daily Beast Interview
1 Jun 2017
William Shatner expressed frustration over an interview by The Daily Beast where he mentioned not trying to get deported, in response to a question about a p...
1 Jun 2017
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‘Wonder Woman’ Faces Ban In Lebanon — Because Gal Gadot Is Israeli
30 May 2017
"Wonder Woman," starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot, faces a potential ban in Lebanon due to the country's ongoing state of war with Israel and its policy of ...
30 May 2017
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The Ancient Art Of Jewish Storytelling Gets A Reboot, In Podcasts And Classes
28 May 2017
David Arfa, a self-identified maggid, or Jewish storyteller, leads children on nature hikes to engage with Jewish folklore and environmental stewardship. The...
28 May 2017
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10 Things Donald Trump Thinks Are ‘So Amazing’ Aside From Yad Vashem
23 May 2017
This humorous article by the Forward Staff explores the wide-ranging use of the phrase "so amazing" by former President Donald Trump. Triggered by Trump's si...
23 May 2017
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The Secret Jewish History Of James Bond
23 May 2017
James Bond, the iconic British secret agent created by Ian Fleming, has a surprising Jewish connection throughout its history. Despite Fleming's occasional u...
23 May 2017
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Drake Ends Beef With Rapper, Unifying Toronto After 7 Years
19 May 2017
Drake and fellow Toronto rapper Tory Lanez have ended their ongoing feud, as evidenced by recent Instagram photos of the two together, signaling the potentia...
19 May 2017
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WATCH: In Minnesota, Kosher Cookies Served By The Bucket
16 May 2017
At the Minnesota State Fair, Sweet Martha's, a family-owned business, offers kosher warm cookies served in buckets along with cold milk, a surprising find at...
16 May 2017
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Dublin City Council Votes To Fly Palestinian Flag
10 May 2017
The Dublin City Council voted to fly the Palestinian flag above City Hall in support of Palestinian statehood. The motion, supported by 42 council members, w...
10 May 2017
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Billy Joel Is 68 Today — And His Music Is Still Terrible
9 May 2017
Jake Romm, writing for The Forward, offers a scathing critique of Billy Joel's music on the artist's 68th birthday. Romm questions the appeal of Joel's "blan...
9 May 2017
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I’m A Zionist And A Feminist. I Stand With Linda Sarsour.
8 May 2017
Brad Lander, a New York City Council member and self-described Zionist and feminist, defends activist Linda Sarsour against accusations of anti-Semitism and ...
8 May 2017
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Judd Apatow’s New Movie Is The Rom-Com We’ve Been Waiting For
4 May 2017
Judd Apatow produces "The Big Sick," a refreshing twist on the classic romantic comedy. Based on the real-life relationship of comedian Kumail Nanjiani and w...
4 May 2017
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First New Hebrew-German Prayer Book In 100 Years
25 Apr 2017
A new Hebrew-German prayer book, 'Tehillat Hashem,' has been released in Berlin, marking the first such publication in over a hundred years. This significant...
25 Apr 2017
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EXPLAINED: Rapper Kendrick Lamar’s Hebrew Israelite Connection
24 Apr 2017
Kendrick Lamar's recent references to Hebrew Israelite ideology have sparked curiosity about his connection to the movement. It was revealed that his cousin,...
24 Apr 2017
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Ted Nugent, Who Pinned Gun Control Efforts On Jews, Invited To White House
21 Apr 2017
Rock musician Ted Nugent, known for his controversial and oft-criticized stances on gun control and Jewish involvement in politics, visited the White House a...
21 Apr 2017
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Sheldon Adelson Gave Record $5M For Trump’s Inauguration
19 Apr 2017
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson made a record $5 million donation to President Trump's inauguration committee, the largest contribution ever given for such an...
19 Apr 2017
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4 Judy Blume Books You Need To Re-Read Now
18 Apr 2017
Judy Blume, renowned author and influential figure in young adult literature, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Art...
18 Apr 2017
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These Photos Of Borscht Belt Ruins Changed My Life
16 Apr 2017
Marisa Scheinfeld's journey through the Borscht Belt, once a vibrant Jewish American vacation destination in New York's Catskills, is captured in her book, "...
16 Apr 2017
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Why Jews Should Go Fur-Free
14 Apr 2017
Sandra Iseman argues that Jewish teachings on compassion and empathy should compel Jews to avoid wearing fur. She underscores the ethical implications of fur...
14 Apr 2017
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8 Inspiring Lessons We Learned from Sheryl Sandberg’s Grief Manifesto
13 Apr 2017
Sheryl Sandberg, best known for her book "Lean In," has evolved her public persona to include being a spokesperson for grief after the tragic loss of her hus...
13 Apr 2017
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J.B. Pritzker Makes His Move To Become Illinois Governor
13 Apr 2017
J.B. Pritzker, a Jewish billionaire and Chicago-based business mogul, has officially entered the 2018 Illinois governor's race, joining two other billionaire...
13 Apr 2017
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Sean Spicer Faces Resignation Calls For Claiming Hitler Was Better Than Assad
12 Apr 2017
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer faced calls for resignation after stating that Hitler did not use chemical weapons like Sarin gas, causing an outcry ...
12 Apr 2017
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WATCH: Marcel Marceau’s Most Eloquent and Powerful Pantomime
10 Apr 2017
The influential French mime Marcel Marceau, renowned for his wordless expression and artistic brilliance, showcased one of his most powerful performances ded...
10 Apr 2017
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In These Dark Times, Turn To Paul Celan
9 Apr 2017
Paul Celan, born in Czernovitz, Romania, and a survivor of the Holocaust, is renowned for his profound and innovative use of language in poetry, which offers...
9 Apr 2017
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The Forward Archives, A Resource Guide
7 Apr 2017
The Forward Archives, founded in 1897, contain a wide range of historical material in Yiddish and English. The Forward, a Jewish media organization, has had ...
7 Apr 2017
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Einstein, Mandela, Hitler — Who Doesn’t Belong In A Children’s Coloring Book?
6 Apr 2017
A children's coloring book in the Netherlands caused outrage as it featured a paint-by-letter drawing of Adolf Hitler making the Nazi salute. The book also i...
6 Apr 2017
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What Is Shmura Matzo?
4 Apr 2017
Shmura matzo is a type of matzo that is closely supervised from the time the wheat is harvested to ensure it does not come into contact with water before bak...
4 Apr 2017
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Holocaust Survivor, 91, Celebrates Her Bat Mitzvah In Buenos Aires
3 Apr 2017
Eugenia Unger, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, fulfilled a lifelong dream by celebrating her bat mitzvah in Buenos Aires, an event she described as the cul...
3 Apr 2017
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120 Years of the Forverts: Pogrom Refugees Desperately Seeking Relatives in America
30 Mar 2017
The article discusses the forgotten tragedy of the pogroms in the Russian Empire between 1917 and 1922, considered by some as a genocide, which resulted in t...
30 Mar 2017
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Why Trump’s Favorite ‘Prosperity Pastor’ Loves Passover
29 Mar 2017
Paula White, a Florida-based televangelist and spiritual advisor to former President Trump, has expressed appreciation for Passover, urging her followers to ...
29 Mar 2017
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How Did A Yiddish Opera Wind Up In Cuba Of All Places?
25 Mar 2017
"Hatuey: Memory of Fire," a Yiddish-Cuban opera, recently premiered in Havana, marking a cultural milestone that bridges Jewish and Cuban heritage. This achi...
25 Mar 2017
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Jewish Businessman Pleads Guilty To Bribing Public Officials
24 Mar 2017
Jewish businessman Jona Rechnitz pleaded guilty to bribing public officials, admitting to providing financial benefits and political contributions in exchang...
24 Mar 2017
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Tale of Israeli Airlift Of Ethiopians Comes To The Big Screen
21 Mar 2017
The article discusses the upcoming movie "Red Sea Diving Resort," directed by Gideon Raff, which tells the story of Operation Solomon, a covert airlift in 19...
21 Mar 2017
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Danae Elon’s Film Explores Loving And Leaving Jerusalem
16 Mar 2017
Danae Elon's documentary, "PS Jerusalem," functions as both a personal narrative and a broader commentary on the complexities of life in Jerusalem. The film,...
16 Mar 2017
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Stephen Miller Helped Sink Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ 2.0
16 Mar 2017
Stephen Miller, a key aide to President Donald Trump, played a significant role in promoting the administration's controversial travel ban targeting several ...
16 Mar 2017
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EXCLUSIVE: Nazi-Allied Group Claims Top Trump Aide Sebastian Gorka As Sworn Member
16 Mar 2017
Sebastian Gorka, a top aide to President Trump, has been identified as a member of the far-right Hungarian group Vitzi Rend, associated with Nazi collaborati...
16 Mar 2017
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Why Aren’t There More Jewish Superheroes?
13 Mar 2017
The article explores the lack of Jewish representation among superheroes in film and television despite the significant Jewish influence in creating the supe...
13 Mar 2017
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Abe Foxman Says Wave Of Anti-Semitic Hate Is No ‘Crisis’ — And Jews Should Lay Off Trump
3 Mar 2017
Abraham Foxman, former national director of the Anti-Defamation League, calls for Jewish leaders to "cool it" with critiques of President Trump amid a rise i...
3 Mar 2017
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Trump Surrogate Walks Back ‘False Flag’ Tweet On JCC Threat
1 Mar 2017
Anthony Scaramucci, a notable supporter of President Trump, retracted a controversial tweet suggesting that Democrats might be behind the bomb threats direct...
1 Mar 2017
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Trump’s Effort Against Anti-Semitism Is No Longer ‘Too Little, Too Late’
28 Feb 2017
President Trump and Vice President Pence have been working to mend relations with the Jewish community after facing criticism for anti-Semitic undertones dur...
28 Feb 2017
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Exclusive: Senior Trump Aide Forged Key Ties To Anti-Semitic Groups In Hungary
24 Feb 2017
The article investigates Sebastian Gorka, a senior aide in Donald Trump's administration, and his controversial past ties to anti-Semitic and far-right group...
24 Feb 2017
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In Bay Area, Karaite Jews Keep An Ancient Movement Alive
23 Feb 2017
Congregation Bnai Israel in Daly City, California is the only Karaite synagogue in North America, upholding traditions that diverged from Rabbinic Judaism ar...
23 Feb 2017
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A Splendid Syrah
23 Feb 2017
Covenant Winery, led by Jeff and Jodie Morgan in California, expanded to produce kosher wine in Israel's Golan Heights and Galilee. Their daughter, Zoe, join...
23 Feb 2017
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Dachau Camp’s Gate Restored 2 Years After It Was Stolen
22 Feb 2017
The iron gate with the infamous message "Arbeit macht frei" from the Dachau Nazi camp, which was stolen over two years ago, has been returned and welcomed ba...
22 Feb 2017
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Fun With Hamantaschen
21 Feb 2017
"Fun With Hamantaschen" by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic discusses the history and variations of hamantaschen, the traditional triangular cookies eaten d...
21 Feb 2017
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Mike Pence Visits Dachau Concentration Camp Site
19 Feb 2017
Vice President Mike Pence, accompanied by his family, visited the Dachau concentration camp in Germany during his trip for the Munich Security Conference. Pe...
19 Feb 2017