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Forward How a curator and a rabbi joined forces to keep a piece of Boston's Jewish history alive 30 Oct 2025
A captivating collaboration between a curator and a rabbi has preserved an important piece of Boston's Jewish history, the Sam Katz Torah ark from Chelsea, M...
30 Oct 2025
Forward Cuomo dominates Jewish vote in final Quinnipiac poll before election 29 Oct 2025
Andrew Cuomo has solidified his position among Jewish voters in the final stretch of the New York City mayoral campaign, according to a Quinnipiac poll condu...
29 Oct 2025
Forward ADL removes ‘Protect Civil Rights’ from website as it narrows its mission amid right-wing attacks 29 Oct 2025
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has quietly modified its mission statement by removing a section on protecting civil rights from its website, marking a stra...
29 Oct 2025
Forward Jews alone can’t help Cuomo pull off an upset – but they may be fueling his momentum 29 Oct 2025
Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent in the New York City mayoral race, is hoping that support from moderate and older voters, particularly within the Jew...
29 Oct 2025
Forward Why rabbis across America are taking sides in New York’s mayoral race 29 Oct 2025
The New York City mayoral race featuring Zohran Mamdani has sparked significant debate among rabbis across the United States, highlighting deepening division...
29 Oct 2025
Forward Maria Ka’s cosmic Yiddish music — from punk grit to starlight 29 Oct 2025
Polish musician Maria Ka is transforming Yiddish music through her innovative album "Di Mashin" (The Machine), combining punk rock influences with cosmic the...
29 Oct 2025
Forward American synagogues are closing at a record rate. This retired judge is rescuing their stained glass windows. 29 Oct 2025
Retired Judge Jerry Orbach dedicates his efforts to rescuing stained glass windows from closed or abandoned synagogues across the Midwest. His work has trans...
29 Oct 2025
Forward Vance downplays ‘little skirmishes’ as Israel bombs in Gaza and Hamas fails to return hostages 29 Oct 2025
The ongoing tensions in the Gaza region continue to challenge a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The truce, established two weeks ago, is under st...
29 Oct 2025
Forward Rabbis Angela Buchdahl and Elliot Cosgrove show the split in the pulpit over political endorsements 28 Oct 2025
The contentious New York City mayoral race has brought to light differing perspectives among Jewish rabbis regarding political endorsements. Rabbi Elliot Cos...
28 Oct 2025
Forward Tucker Carlson hosts Nick Fuentes for a friendly conversation about ‘these Zionist Jews’ 28 Oct 2025
In a recent controversial interview on Tucker Carlson's talk show, notorious antisemite and white nationalist Nick Fuentes discussed his beliefs regarding Je...
28 Oct 2025
Forward Mamdani opposes Zionism, but wants New York public schools to teach about it 28 Oct 2025
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, while identifying as an anti-Zionist, supports implementing the "Hidden Voices" curriculum which educates K-1...
28 Oct 2025
Forward It’s so cool that Sandy Koufax was there for that 28 Oct 2025
In a dramatic and exhaustive World Series game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, legendary Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax was present ...
28 Oct 2025
Forward In the Mamdani-Cuomo race, why should I choose safety as a Jew over safety as a woman? 28 Oct 2025
The upcoming New York City mayoral debate between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and candidate Zohran Mamdani has sparked a complex discussion on the intersect...
28 Oct 2025
Forward In HBO's new Stephen King series, the Holocaust is fuel for jump scares 28 Oct 2025
The HBO Max series "It: Welcome to Derry," a prequel to the movie "It," controversially uses the Holocaust to heighten horror elements in its narrative. The ...
28 Oct 2025
Forward Was the ‘Yiddish Sherlock Holmes’ the first Jewish superhero? 28 Oct 2025
The adventures of Max Spitzkopf, the Yiddish-speaking detective from early 20th-century Austria-Hungary, offer a glimpse into a unique chapter of Jewish cult...
28 Oct 2025
Forward British Airways breaks ties with Louis Theroux after interview with ‘Death to the IDF’ artist Bob Vylan 27 Oct 2025
British Airways has ended its sponsorship of Louis Theroux's podcast following his contentious interview with punk musician Bobby Vylan. The controversy cent...
27 Oct 2025
Forward Prominent Orthodox politician swaps endorsement of Sliwa for Cuomo as NYC mayoral election nears 27 Oct 2025
Dov Hikind, a prominent former New York State Assemblyman known for his support of Jewish causes, has shifted his endorsement in the NYC mayoral race from Cu...
27 Oct 2025
Forward Who is Jessica Tisch, the Jewish police commissioner both Mamdani and Cuomo want to keep? 27 Oct 2025
Jessica Tisch, the Jewish NYPD Commissioner, is a notable figure in New York City's political landscape, receiving bipartisan support amidst complex electora...
27 Oct 2025
Forward One was born Catholic, another was a West Virginia Protestant — now they're all making Jewish art 27 Oct 2025
"Children of Ruth: Artists Choosing Judaism" is an exhibition that showcases works by artists who have converted to Judaism, illustrating the profound impact...
27 Oct 2025
Forward Social media activist asks Jerusalemites why Yiddish is important 27 Oct 2025
Yirmiyahu Danzig, a social media activist of Caribbean and Ashkenazi descent, explores the relevance of Yiddish in Israel through interviews with Orthodox Je...
27 Oct 2025
Forward He celebrated Oct. 7 and criticized Israel. Now, ICE has detained him. 27 Oct 2025
Sami Hamdi, a British political commentator critical of Israel, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while on a speaking tour with the Co...
27 Oct 2025
Forward In 'Coexistence, My Ass!' the anxiety of an Israeli influencer 27 Oct 2025
Coexistence, My Ass!, a documentary by Amber Fares, dives into the art of comedy as a potent medium for social commentary, spotlighting Israeli comedian Noam...
27 Oct 2025
Forward She survived the Tree of Life massacre seven years ago today — and still shows up to pray 27 Oct 2025
Audrey Glickman, a survivor of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, continues to show resilience by attending morning minyan regularly, despite...
27 Oct 2025
Forward Does that Trump Time Magazine cover really reference a Nazi war criminal? 26 Oct 2025
The article explores the controversy surrounding a Time Magazine cover featuring Donald Trump, which sparked online debates due to its resemblance to a 1963 ...
26 Oct 2025
Forward Demanding loyalty of the U.S. military, Trump hungers for 'the kind of generals that Hitler had' 26 Oct 2025
The article explores former President Donald Trump's controversial approach to military loyalty and deployment, particularly in relation to progressive U.S. ...
26 Oct 2025
Forward Why does this Jewish music sound so Christian? 26 Oct 2025
Joe Buchanan's new album "Heaven and Earth," integrates Jewish prayer texts into country music, creating an unexpected fusion that some listeners mistake for...
26 Oct 2025
Forward Leonard Bernstein wrote a love song to the White House; now it's an elegy 25 Oct 2025
Leonard Bernstein's musical, "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," portrayed American history as inclusive, highlighting the contributions of women and Black servants ...
25 Oct 2025
Forward As 1000+ rabbis sign anti-Mamdani letter, others decry mounting ‘red lines’ in Jewish communities 24 Oct 2025
Amid the New York City mayoral race, thousands of rabbis and cantors have signed a letter against Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, highlighting tensions ...
24 Oct 2025
Forward Mamdani has created 'great fear,' and Jewish voters are 'more motivated than I have ever seen,' Cuomo says 24 Oct 2025
Andrew Cuomo, engaged in the New York City mayoral race, is focusing on Jewish voters concerned about Zohran Mamdani's controversial positions on Israel. Mam...
24 Oct 2025
Forward The World War II origins of the White House East Wing, now demolished 24 Oct 2025
The demolition of the East Wing of the White House in October 2025 marks the end of a piece of World War II history that included a hidden bunker constructed...
24 Oct 2025
Forward Can an idyllic dream of Israel ever be reality? She says: 'Coexistence, My Ass' 24 Oct 2025
Israeli comedian and activist Noam Shuster Eliassi is the focus of "Coexistence, My Ass," a new documentary that captures her bold comedic and political jour...
24 Oct 2025
Forward The best Shabbat I ever kept, or how to dodge the biggest World Series spoiler ever 24 Oct 2025
Author Louis Keene recounts his experience of maintaining Shabbat observance during the World Series clash between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles D...
24 Oct 2025
Forward Are you a Good Witch or a Bad Witch? Or a Jewitch? 23 Oct 2025
The term "Jewitch" humorously encapsulates notions of both Jewish identity and witch-like aesthetics, as Lisa Mayer navigates through the intersection of pop...
23 Oct 2025
Forward An Israeli restaurant chain said it closed due to boycotts. Protesters are celebrating. 23 Oct 2025
The closure of Shouk, a vegan kosher restaurant chain in Washington, D.C., highlights the complex intersection of food, politics, and cultural identity amid ...
23 Oct 2025
Forward Was Deni Avdija an unwitting victim of the NBA's big betting scandal? 23 Oct 2025
In a season marred by scandal, Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija was a standout performer for the Portland Trail Blazers, achieving career-high stats. Ho...
23 Oct 2025
Forward Jews are worried about Zohran Mamdani. Here's why they shouldn't be 23 Oct 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for New York City's mayoral race, faces skepticism from some Jewish voters regarding his stance on antisemitism, the...
23 Oct 2025
Forward Why I don't trust Zohran Mamdani to fight left-wing antisemitism 23 Oct 2025
Sruli Fruchter critically evaluates New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's ability to address left-wing antisemitism, given his history of pro-Pale...
23 Oct 2025
Forward Yiddish life in prewar Eastern Europe comes alive on this website 23 Oct 2025
A new website, Yiddishculture.co, spearheaded by Adina Cimet, seeks to reinvigorate the history and culture of Eastern European Jewry. The site transforms th...
23 Oct 2025
Forward Was Teddy Roosevelt's favorite play the original 'Nobody Wants This'? 23 Oct 2025
"Nobody Wants This," a Netflix series about an interfaith couple played by Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, ignites discussions on Jewish stereotypes but draws l...
23 Oct 2025
Forward JD Vance condemns Knesset vote on West Bank annexation as ‘very stupid’ as Trump says it ‘won’t happen’ 23 Oct 2025
Amid ongoing U.S.-brokered efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza, Vice President J.D. Vance publicly condemned the Israeli Knesset's preliminary votes on W...
23 Oct 2025
Forward What the new season of 'Nobody Wants This' gets right — and very wrong — about Judaism 23 Oct 2025
The second season of Netflix's hit series "Nobody Wants This" attempts to address criticisms regarding its portrayal of Jewish themes but falls short in some...
23 Oct 2025
Forward 650+ US rabbis sign letter opposing Zohran Mamdani and the ‘political normalization’ of anti-Zionism 22 Oct 2025
As the New York mayoral election approaches, over 650 U.S. rabbis and cantors have signed a letter opposing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani due to his anti-Zionis...
22 Oct 2025
Forward International Court of Justice says Israel must work with UN to deliver aid into Gaza 22 Oct 2025
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion stating that Israel must collaborate with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...
22 Oct 2025
Forward Zohran Mamdani is courting Hasidic voters — in Yiddish 22 Oct 2025
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is actively engaging with Brooklyn's Hasidic community, an influential voting bloc guided by rabbinical leader...
22 Oct 2025
Forward Nobody wants all those menorahs in 'Nobody Wants This,' do they? 22 Oct 2025
Nobody Wants This, a Netflix show featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody as an interfaith couple, returns for a second season rife with the curious prominence...
22 Oct 2025
Forward A revived Jewish Museum spotlights the story of Jewish endurance 22 Oct 2025
The Jewish Museum in New York City has undergone a significant renovation, unveiling a core exhibition titled "Identity, Culture and Community: Stories from ...
22 Oct 2025
Forward JD Vance just made a critical error in Israel — and time to curb Hamas is running short 22 Oct 2025
Dan Perry critiques the approach taken by Vice President JD Vance, along with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, during their diplomatic visit to Israel focuse...
22 Oct 2025
Forward If Mamdani is the future of the Democratic party, how will Jews respond? 22 Oct 2025
Zohran K. Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate with views perceived as hostile to Israel, is causing a stir among Jewish leaders concerned about his po...
22 Oct 2025
Forward Why the story of Noah's Ark seems timelier than ever 22 Oct 2025
Lauren Hakimi explores the timeless relevance of the Noah's Ark narrative in the context of modern climate fiction, particularly through Charlotte McConaghy’...
22 Oct 2025
Forward VIDEO: ‘Shtisel’ bubbe Lea Koenig in a Yiddish music video 22 Oct 2025
Lea Koenig, famed for her role in 'Shtisel,' captivates audiences in a new Yiddish music video where she sings 'Kum zhe mame,' a Yiddish adaptation of a 1964...
22 Oct 2025