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Forward The Leo Frank Story 21 Aug 2013
The Leo Frank story, revolving around the trial, conviction, and lynching of Leo Frank in 1915, is seen as a pivotal moment in American Jewish history, spark...
21 Aug 2013
Forward The Extraordinary Heroism of Hannah Senesh 16 Aug 2013
Hannah Senesh's story, captured in the exhibit "Fire in My Heart" at the Illinois Holocaust Museum, highlights her exceptional bravery and personal journey. ...
16 Aug 2013
Forward Angela Buchdahl, First Asian-American Rabbi, Vies for Role at Central Synagogue 12 Aug 2013
Angela Buchdahl, a pioneering figure in Reform Judaism known for her unique background as the first Asian-American and the first woman ordained as both a can...
12 Aug 2013
Forward Gabby Giffords Astronaut Hubby Mark Kelly and Twin To Be NASA Guinea Pigs 10 Aug 2013
NASA's unprecedented research initiative involves astronaut twins, Mark and Scott Kelly, to study genetic impacts of spaceflight. While Scott spends a year a...
10 Aug 2013
Forward Chanel, Amanda, Joey and The Return of the Jewish American Princess 9 Aug 2013
The article discusses the resurgence of the Jewish American Princess (JAP) stereotype in the reality TV show "Princesses: Long Island" on Bravo. The show fol...
9 Aug 2013
Forward Ossie Schechtman, Jewish Basketball Star, Dies at 94 31 Jul 2013
Ossie Schectman, a notable figure in basketball history and Jewish sports heritage, passed away at 94. Known for scoring the first basket in what became the ...
31 Jul 2013
Forward Primo Levi Was No Saint — But We Already Knew That 31 Jul 2013
Primo Levi, a renowned survivor of Auschwitz and acclaimed author, is the subject of historical debate after the publication of Sergio Luzzatto's book 'Parti...
31 Jul 2013
Forward MIT Report Defends College But Raises Uneasy Questions on Aaron Swartz Case 31 Jul 2013
An internal MIT report on the Aaron Swartz case defends the university's actions while criticizing its lack of leadership in the face of the internet activis...
31 Jul 2013
Forward The Secret Genius of Hasidic Fashion 25 Jul 2013
Shulem Deen explores the intriguing world of Hasidic fashion through Michael Levin's art exhibit, "Jews of Today." Levin, an artist drawn to the Hasidic life...
25 Jul 2013
Forward Bollywood Director Mira Nair Joins Culture Boycott of Israel 21 Jul 2013
Mira Nair, an acclaimed Indian film director, has declined an invitation to be the guest of honor at the Haifa Film Festival, joining other artists in boycot...
21 Jul 2013
Forward 500-Year-Old Jewish Skeleton Found in Brazil 19 Jul 2013
A 500-year-old skeleton believed to be of a Jewish man was discovered in Recife, Brazil, by archaeologists led by Marcos Albuquerque from the Federal Univers...
19 Jul 2013
Forward Landlord's 'No Mezuzah' Rule Sparks Lawsuit 17 Jul 2013
Arye Sachs, an Orthodox Jewish man from North Babylon, Long Island, is suing his landlord for insisting he remove a mezuzah from his apartment's doorway. Sac...
17 Jul 2013
Forward The Heroic Brit Who Saved 600 Jewish Children 17 Jul 2013
Sir Nicholas Winton, a British hero, saved nearly 700 Czech and Slovak Jewish children before World War II, a story captured in the documentary "Nickys Famil...
17 Jul 2013
Forward 30% of Israelis Want Third Temple Built on Temple Mount 12 Jul 2013
A recent poll conducted by right-wing organizations dedicated to the Temple Mount reveals that 30% of Israeli Jews support the reconstruction of the Third Te...
12 Jul 2013
Forward 200K Egyptians Flood Tahrir Square Demanding Morsi Quit 30 Jun 2013
The streets of Cairo's Tahrir Square were filled with over 200,000 Egyptians on the first anniversary of President Mohamed Morsi's inauguration, demanding hi...
30 Jun 2013
Forward The Uneasy Life of a Jew in Egypt 30 Jun 2013
Living as a Jew in Cairo, Egypt offers a complex and often challenging experience, as recounted by an anonymous American Jew residing there. While forming bo...
30 Jun 2013
Forward Bette Midler Sings 'Wind Beneath My Wings' to Dying Cancer Patient 27 Jun 2013
Bette Midler, renowned for her musical and acting talents, made a profound impact on a terminally ill fan, Anna Greenberg, with a heartfelt phone call. Midle...
27 Jun 2013
Forward The Jewish History of 'God Bless America' 27 Jun 2013
Irving Berlin's 'God Bless America' holds a unique place in American cultural history, combining Jewish influences with nationalistic fervor. Originally penn...
27 Jun 2013
Forward A Bittersweet Holocaust Memorial in Berlin 21 Jun 2013
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin, visited by Michelle Obama and her children, serves as a poignant and evolving site of reflection on th...
21 Jun 2013
Forward In Hasidic Williamsburg, Not Everyone Is Against Citi Bike 31 May 2013
In the traditionally Hasidic neighborhood of South Williamsburg, some residents are pushing against the exclusion of their area from New York City's new Citi...
31 May 2013
Forward Jewish Languages from Bukhori to Juhuri 29 May 2013
Renee Ghert-Zand's article highlights the efforts of the Endangered Language Alliance (ELA) in preserving various Jewish languages, such as Juhuri, Bukhori, ...
29 May 2013
Forward Hannah Arendt Biopic Offers Rare Onscreen View of Political Philosophy 27 May 2013
Hannah Arendt's profound and controversial ideas are brought to life in Margarethe von Trotta's biopic, focusing on the philosopher's analysis of Adolf Eichm...
27 May 2013
Forward ZOA Regains Tax-Exempt Status After Yearlong Hiatus 21 May 2013
The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) has successfully regained its tax-exempt status after it was revoked by the IRS in 2012 due to failure to file requ...
21 May 2013
Forward The Last Jewish Waiter at Katz's Deli 14 May 2013
In her exploration of the colorful character of David Manheim, Maia Efrem unveils the humorous and candid world of Katz's Deli through its self-proclaimed 'L...
14 May 2013
Forward Vasily Grossman's Armenian Sketchbook Finally Debuts in English 1 May 2013
Vasily Grossman's "An Armenian Sketchbook," now available in English for the first time, showcases the renowned Russian writer's personal reflections during ...
1 May 2013
Forward Moroccan Jews Plan Return to Cape Verde for Cemetery Dedication 28 Apr 2013
Descendants of Moroccan Jews are organizing a rededication ceremony for a historic Jewish cemetery in Cape Verde, thanks to financial support from King Moham...
28 Apr 2013
Forward New York Pops Celebrates Songwriter Stephen Schwartz 17 Apr 2013
The New York Pops honored the acclaimed composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz at Carnegie Hall on April 12, marking both a tribute to his expansive career a...
17 Apr 2013
Forward Understanding Pope Francis’s Surprising Affinity For Jewish Art 8 Apr 2013
The article explores Pope Francis's surprising appreciation for Marc Chagall’s "White Crucifixion," a painting depicting Jesus as a Jewish figure, wearing a ...
8 Apr 2013
Forward Meet David Nunes Carvalho, the Jewish Investigator Who Rivaled Sherlock Holmes 1 Apr 2013
David Nunes Carvalho, a Jewish investigator renowned for his expertise in ink and handwriting, played a crucial role in unlocking complex criminal mysteries ...
1 Apr 2013
Forward A Very Syrian Passover with Cookbook Author Jennifer Abadi 28 Mar 2013
Jennifer Abadi, cookbook author and culinary instructor, delves into Syrian Passover traditions, offering insights into Syrian-Jewish cuisine and Passover fa...
28 Mar 2013
Forward Pope Francis, the Dirty War and the Jews 20 Mar 2013
Robert Zaretsky reflects on the role of the Catholic Church in Argentina during the 'dirty war' and its parallels with the French Church's actions during Vic...
20 Mar 2013
Forward Kippah Man Settles Spider-Man Lawsuit 19 Mar 2013
Avi Binyamin, the owner of the Kippa Man store in Jerusalem, settled out of court with Marvel Comics and Warner Brothers after being accused of selling unlic...
19 Mar 2013
Forward Did Pope Francis Stay Silent on Argentina 'Dirty War'? 15 Mar 2013
Pope Francis, formerly Archbishop Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, faces criticism from some Argentinians who claim he remained silent during Argentina's "Di...
15 Mar 2013
Forward AIPAC Tries to Brand Israel as Liberal Cause 10 Mar 2013
The pro-Israel lobby AIPAC is attempting to redefine Israel as a progressive cause to appeal to liberal Democrats, a group traditionally less favorable towar...
10 Mar 2013
Forward Rabbi Menachem Froman's Unique Legacy of Jewish-Muslim Coexistence 5 Mar 2013
Rabbi Menachem Froman's legacy is a unique testament to Jewish-Muslim coexistence, bringing together ideologies often seen as diametrically opposed. As a har...
5 Mar 2013
Forward Benjamin Netanyahu Not Happy With Israel's Oscar-Nominated 'Gatekeepers' 21 Feb 2013
The Israeli documentary 'The Gatekeepers,' which is nominated for an Oscar, is stirring controversy within Israel, particularly from Prime Minister Benjamin ...
21 Feb 2013
Forward Clive Davis Comes Out in New Memoir 21 Feb 2013
Renowned music executive Clive Davis has publicly identified as bisexual in his autobiography "The Soundtrack of My Life," revealing his seven-year monogamou...
21 Feb 2013
Forward New Yiddish Dictionary Explores Intracacies of Language 19 Feb 2013
The Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary, edited by Solon Beinfeld and Harry Bochner, is a groundbreaking addition to Yiddish-language education, offerin...
19 Feb 2013
Forward Columbia Disaster, a Decade Later 1 Feb 2013
The article reflects on the Columbia space shuttle disaster a decade later, focusing on the personal impact on the family of Israel's first astronaut, Ilan R...
1 Feb 2013
Forward A Klezmerizing Performer 23 Jan 2013
Michael Winograd represents a new generation of klezmer musicians who have carried forward the 1970s klezmer revival's spirit of identity exploration. His la...
23 Jan 2013
Forward Who’s Who at the Inauguration 22 Jan 2013
Renee Ghert-Zand reports on notable Jewish figures and celebrities in the news, highlighting those present at President Obama's second inauguration and recen...
22 Jan 2013
Forward The Assassination of R.B. Kitaj 19 Jan 2013
R.B. Kitaj's retrospective titled "Obsessions" at the Jewish Museum in Berlin presents over 130 of his works, offering a profound look into Kitaj's Jewish th...
19 Jan 2013
Forward 2 Israeli Films Put Up for Documentary Oscar 10 Jan 2013
Two Israeli documentaries have earned nominations for the prestigious Academy Awards in 2013. "5 Broken Cameras," co-directed by Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi, ...
10 Jan 2013
Forward Pope: Dump Gadgets and Make Room for God 25 Dec 2012
Pope Benedict XVI used his annual Christmas message at St. Peter's Basilica to urge individuals to prioritize prayer over technology and to make room for God...
25 Dec 2012
Forward Dreaming of Arthur Schnitzler 24 Dec 2012
Arthur Schnitzler, a Viennese Jewish doctor and playwright born 150 years ago, is recognized for his candid examination of erotic impulses and acute psycholo...
24 Dec 2012
Forward Carole King Wins Gershwin Pop Prize 14 Dec 2012
Carole King, the iconic American singer-songwriter, has been awarded the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, making her the firs...
14 Dec 2012
Forward A Jewish Ice Cream Flavor for Jon Stewart 13 Dec 2012
Neal Gottlieb, a co-founder of the California-based organic ice cream company Three Twins, created three Jewish-themed ice cream flavors in honor of comedian...
13 Dec 2012
Forward Learning To Love Chrismukkah 10 Dec 2012
Benjamin Resnick explores the intertwining of Hanukkah and Christmas traditions among American Jews, suggesting that Hanukkah has historical roots in adaptin...
10 Dec 2012
Forward After 75 Years, Stage Deli Serves Its Final Sandwich 30 Nov 2012
The closure of New York's iconic Stage Deli after 75 years, located near Carnegie Hall, marks the end of an era in Jewish deli history. The deli, founded by ...
30 Nov 2012
Forward NY Times' Jodi Rudoren on Covering War in Gaza 18 Nov 2012
Jodi Rudoren, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, is currently reporting on Operation Pillar of Defense from inside Gaza, her first experience...
18 Nov 2012