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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
Forward #TBT From Bubbe’s Kitchen: Cold Borscht 25 Aug 2016
The article explores the author's quest for the perfect cold borscht, highlighting the variations in ingredients and preparations between different Eastern E...
25 Aug 2016
Forward 6 Reasons Judo is Israel’s ‘New National Sport’ 15 Aug 2016
After Israeli judokas Or Sasson and Yarden Gerbi won bronze at the Rio Olympics, judo has emerged as a potential new national sport for Israel. With five out...
15 Aug 2016
Forward Six Failed Messiahs From Jewish History 5 Aug 2016
The article by Ari Feldman explores six Jewish figures from history who were perceived as potential messiahs but ultimately did not fulfill such expectations...
5 Aug 2016
Forward Priest Training Program Opens for Would-Be Third Jewish Temple 2 Aug 2016
The Temple Institute in Jerusalem is launching the Nesher HaKodesh Institute for Kohanic Studies, the first school dedicated to training priests for a hoped-...
2 Aug 2016
Forward Amazon is Opening Brick and Mortar Bookstores; Our Sages Would Approve 27 Jul 2016
The article celebrates Amazon's decision to open physical bookstores, linking it to the enduring value of tactile literary experiences and cultural tradition...
27 Jul 2016
Forward Billionaire Steven A. Cohen Bets Big on Firm That Lets Algorithm Manage Your Cash 27 Jul 2016
Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen is investing $250 million in Quantopian, a Boston-based investment firm that uses computerized algorithms submitted by t...
27 Jul 2016
Forward What Rembrandt Painted When He Painted Jews 26 Jul 2016
Menachem Wecker's examination of Rembrandt's 1629 painting, "Judas Returning the Thirty Pieces of Silver," explores the artist's unique presentation and its ...
26 Jul 2016
Forward Rembrandt and the Jews 19 Jul 2016
The article discusses the relationship between the famous artist Rembrandt and the Jewish community. It delves into how Rembrandt depicted Jews in his art an...
19 Jul 2016
Forward Viewing the World Through Chicken Goggles 14 Jul 2016
At the National Museum of American Jewish History, the "Locally Grown: Jersey's Jewish Farms" exhibit sheds light on the rich history of Jewish farming commu...
14 Jul 2016
Forward Peter Yarrow Contemplates Life Without Mary 11 Jul 2016
Peter Yarrow, of the iconic folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, reflects on continuing to perform with Paul Stookey after Mary Travers' death. Despite her absen...
11 Jul 2016
Forward How Philip Roth Predicted the Rise of Donald Trump 6 Jul 2016
Simone Zelitch explores the alarming parallels between Philip Roth's 2004 novel, "The Plot Against America," and the rise of Donald Trump in the political ar...
6 Jul 2016
Forward Park Slope Food Co-Op Members To Keep Fighting BDS 1 Jul 2016
Four members of the Park Slope Food Co-Op, suspended for disrupting a pro-BDS presentation, intend to sue the co-op, alleging unfair treatment. These members...
1 Jul 2016
Forward Humans of New York Captures Jewish Father’s Lessons of Charity to His Sons 22 Jun 2016
Steven I. Weiss, the director of programming at The Jewish Channel, and his sons were featured on Humans of New York, sharing Weiss's innovative method of te...
22 Jun 2016
Forward New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Signs Anti-BDS Order 5 Jun 2016
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order targeting the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement, requiring state agencies to divest ...
5 Jun 2016
Forward The Day Captain America Became a Nazi and the Internet Exploded 27 May 2016
In 2016, the release of "Captain America: Steve Rogers No. 1" by Marvel Comics sparked outrage when it was revealed that Captain America, originally created ...
27 May 2016
Forward Chris Lerman, 90: She Helped America Remember the Holocaust 26 May 2016
Rosalie Chris Lerman, who passed away at 90, was instrumental in Holocaust remembrance efforts alongside her husband, Miles Lerman, a Holocaust survivor and ...
26 May 2016
Forward Six Reasons That Avigdor Lieberman Being Named Israel’s Defense Minister Is a Very Big Deal 20 May 2016
The appointment of Avigdor Lieberman as Israel's Defense Minister in 2016 signaled significant shifts in Israeli politics and international relations. Known ...
20 May 2016