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The Forward Announces Gifts of Domains Yiddish.com and Yiddish.org by Elie Hirschfeld and his wife, Sarah Hirschfeld, MD
21 Apr
The Forward, a major player in Jewish journalism since its Yiddish-language inception in 1897, has expanded its online presence with the acquisition of the d...
21 Apr
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How this Marc Chagall painting explains Pope Francis' soul
21 Apr
Pope Francis had a profound appreciation for Marc Chagall's 1938 painting, 'White Crucifixion,' which depicted the immense suffering of the Jews during the N...
21 Apr
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He's one of Israel's worst extremists. So why is Yale legitimizing him?
21 Apr
Rob Eshman criticizes Yale University for hosting Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, an extremist politician known for his far-right views, ...
21 Apr
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Shackled, imprisoned and subjected to false accusations, Kilmar Abrego Garcia recalls the fate of Captain Alfred Dreyfus
21 Apr
The piece juxtaposes the historical Dreyfus Affair with contemporary events surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia, linking both to themes of injustice and antisem...
21 Apr
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The dangerous Nazi legend behind Trump's ruthless grab for power
21 Apr
Terrence Petty's opinion piece in The Forward draws a parallel between Donald Trump's political strategy and Adolf Hitler's exploitation of the 'Dolchstossle...
21 Apr
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In Pope Francis, a voice for interfaith dialogue and against antisemitism
21 Apr
Pope Francis, who passed away at 88, left a legacy of fostering interfaith dialogue and combating antisemitism. He was influenced by Jewish figures such as r...
21 Apr
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I first met Netanyahu in 1988. Here's how he became the most destructive leader in Israel's history
20 Apr
Dan Perry, a veteran journalist, reflects on his long history of interactions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he critiques as a transfor...
20 Apr
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Why can Harvard stand up to Trump? Because it didn't give in to pro-Palestinian student protests
18 Apr
In a bold statement against the federal government's demands, Harvard University stood its ground, thanks largely to its substantial endowment. This independ...
18 Apr
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How an Israeli dance company shaped a Catholic school boy's life
18 Apr
Billy Barry's life transformed when he encountered choreographer Ohad Naharin at Juilliard, sparking a journey that led him from New York to Batsheva, Israel...
18 Apr
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Brooklyn event with Itamar Ben-Gvir cancelled days before Israeli far-right minister’s US trip
18 Apr
The cancellation of a fundraiser in Brooklyn featuring Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, organized by Beis Shmuel Chabad, highlights the co...
18 Apr
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Marco Rubio sits down with Michael Benz, Jewish former Trump official with an antisemitic online persona
18 Apr
Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a contentious interview with Michael Benz, a Jewish former Trump administration official who has been linked to ant...
18 Apr
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Yes, the attack on Gov. Shapiro was antisemitic. Here's what the left should learn from it
18 Apr
The attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro highlights the pernicious nature of antisemitism masked as anti-Israel sentiment. Following the arson attack, it...
18 Apr
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‘Whose seat is now empty’: Remembering Hersh Goldberg-Polin at his family’s Passover retreat
18 Apr
The article commemorates Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was killed by Hamas after 11 months in captivity, at a Camp Ramah Darom Passover retreat in Georgia, a pla...
18 Apr
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Chicago man charged with hate crime for attack of two Jewish DePaul students
18 Apr
Following a violent incident last November, Adam Erkan has been charged with a hate crime for attacking two Jewish students at DePaul University, Chicago. Th...
18 Apr
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In the ashes of the governor’s mansion, clues to a mystery about Josh Shapiro’s Passover Seder
18 Apr
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stands at the center of a curious mystery after a fire in his mansion revealed burnt remnants of a Haggadah featuring "Hat...
18 Apr
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Itamar Ben-Gvir is coming to America, with stops at Yale and in New York City already set
17 Apr
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's first trip to the United States has ignited controversy among American Jewish communities, reflecting hi...
17 Apr
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What is ‘Zionism without Zion?’ New history asks, but can’t answer
17 Apr
Rachel Cockerell's debut novel, "Melting Point," is an archival exploration into her family's involvement in early Zionism and the Galveston Movement, which ...
17 Apr
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Shapiro recites Priestly Blessing given to him by fire chaplain after Passover arson
17 Apr
Following an arson attack on the governor's mansion over Passover, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has found solace in his faith, particularly the Priestly Bl...
17 Apr
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Israel just threw another wrench in the peace process — and possibly doomed the last hostages
17 Apr
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent demand for Hamas to fully disarm before a ceasefire throws a wrench into the already fraught peace process. Despit...
17 Apr
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In the new Fantastic Four trailer, a glimpse of Yancy Street’s Yiddishkeit
17 Apr
In the newly released trailer for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," viewers catch glimpses of the Jewish essence of Yancy Street, showcasing hints of Ben Gr...
17 Apr
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Noa Argamani, ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt among over a dozen Jews on 2025 TIME 100 list
16 Apr
Noa Argamani, a former Israeli hostage and activist for hostage release, and Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, have been named among Ti...
16 Apr
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US claims Mohsen Mahdawi’s activism could ‘potentially undermine’ prospect of peace in Gaza
16 Apr
The arrest and potential deportation of Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, a pro-Palestinian activist, has sparked significant controversy. Secretar...
16 Apr
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What Jewish university presidents say: Trump is exploiting campus antisemitism, not fighting it
16 Apr
Several Jewish university presidents, including those from Harvard, Princeton, and MIT, are resisting the Trump administration's policies on campus antisemit...
16 Apr
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How the Hebrew Bible helped me write He-Man (and a Salvation Army special)
16 Apr
Michael Halperin recounts how his Jewish upbringing and knowledge of the Hebrew Bible influenced his career in writing scripts for popular media, including t...
16 Apr
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As Israelis in New York, we're horrified by ICE's detention of one of our Palestinian partners in peace
16 Apr
Israeli citizens living in the U.S. are publicly opposing the detention of Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian peace activist, by Immigration and Customs Enforceme...
16 Apr
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Actor Ben Platt says his Jewish identity is 'not defined' by Israel, showing a gap between him and his influential family
16 Apr
Actor Ben Platt, speaking at an event in New York City, expressed that his Jewish identity is culturally and emotionally significant but not defined by Israe...
16 Apr
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Arson suspect attacked Shapiro over pro-Israel stances, search warrant says
16 Apr
The recent arson attack on the Pennsylvania Governor's residence is reportedly tied to alleged antisemitic and anti-Israel motives, as the suspect Cody Balme...
16 Apr
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Jewish family killed in New York plane crash
16 Apr
A tragic plane crash in New York's Hudson Valley claimed the lives of a Jewish family and their loved ones en route to a Passover celebration. Among the vict...
16 Apr
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Israelis can no longer enter the Maldives after Palestinian-solidarity ban goes into effect
16 Apr
The Maldives has officially implemented a ban prohibiting Israeli passport holders from entering the country, a move prompted by its government as a gesture ...
16 Apr
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Harvard is defying the Trump administration — after its own crackdown on academic freedom
15 Apr
Harvard University is at the center of a controversy involving the Trump administration's demand for increased compliance regarding the reporting of foreign ...
15 Apr
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The Passover attack on Josh Shapiro was terrifying. But don't assume it was antisemitic
15 Apr
The piece reflects on the arson attack targeting Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro during Passover, emphasizing that while it occurred during a period of histor...
15 Apr
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Who is Alan Garber, the Jewish Harvard president who stood up to Trump over antisemitism?
15 Apr
Alan Garber, a Jewish leader, serves as the current president of Harvard University and embodies a strong moral stance amid tensions with the Trump administr...
15 Apr
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Northwestern University defaced by anti-Israel graffiti during passover
15 Apr
Jewish students at Northwestern University encountered disturbing anti-Israel graffiti on campus buildings during Passover, featuring messages like "death to...
15 Apr
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In 'The Rehearsal' season 2, is Nathan Fielder serious?
15 Apr
Season 2 of Nathan Fielder's 'The Rehearsal' delves deeper into his signature blend of reality TV and personal exploration, this time taking on the aviation ...
15 Apr
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Student protesters being deported are not ‘martyrs and heroes,’ says former antisemitism envoy
15 Apr
Deborah Lipstadt, former U.S. special envoy to combat antisemitism, addresses the contentious issue of international students facing deportation linked to pr...
15 Apr
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This Nazi-era story shows why Trump won't fix a terrifying deportation mistake
15 Apr
Fredric Brandfon draws parallels between Trump’s refusal to rectify a wrongful deportation and a 1942 incident in Vichy France involving Marie Reille, a non-...
15 Apr
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How a Jewish boy from Canterbury became a Zulu chieftain
14 Apr
Nathaniel Isaacs, a Jewish adventurer from Canterbury, England, became an unlikely historical figure as a Zulu chieftain and colonial participant in Africa. ...
14 Apr
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Suspected arsonist intended to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer, investigators say
14 Apr
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, addressed an arson attack at his residence shortly after hosting a Passover Seder. The suspect, Cody Balme...
14 Apr
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Jews thought Trump wanted to fight antisemitism. Why did he cut all of their grants?
12 Apr
The article explores the impact of the Trump administration's decision to cut grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which affected num...
12 Apr
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Trump's followers see a savior, but Jewish historians know a false messiah when they see one
12 Apr
Robert Zaretsky draws a parallel between the perceived messianic enthusiasm surrounding Donald Trump and the historical episode of Sabbatai Zevi, the 17th-ce...
12 Apr
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Trump administration can deport Mahmoud Khalil for undermining U.S. foreign policy on antisemitism, judge rules
11 Apr
A federal immigration judge has ruled that Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested at Columbia University by ICE, can be deported for activitie...
11 Apr
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This Passover, let's retire the word 'Zionist' once and for all
11 Apr
Jonah Platt argues for retiring the term "Zionist," suggesting it has become a liability in the discourse surrounding Israel. While originally signifying Jew...
11 Apr
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Passover teaches us why Jews should stand with Mahmoud Khalil
11 Apr
Emily Tamkin draws a parallel between the Passover narrative of liberation from tyranny and the contemporary legal struggles faced by Palestinian activist Ma...
11 Apr
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At a seder by and for trans Jews, guests define liberation for themselves
11 Apr
A unique Passover seder held in Brooklyn celebrated the intersection of Jewish and trans identities by blending traditional rituals with inclusivity and crea...
11 Apr
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Is the Passover Seder Zionist?
11 Apr
Every spring, social media revives the debate on whether the Passover Seder is a Zionist tradition or potentially its antithesis. The phrase "Next year in Je...
11 Apr
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ICE wants to treat deportations like a business – history warns us against that
11 Apr
Todd Lyons, Director of ICE, proposes a deportation strategy likened to Amazon Prime, involving AI-driven, systematic deportations via trucks, raising ethica...
11 Apr
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What was the Jewish record on slavery? It's (very) complicated.
11 Apr
In "Fear No Pharaoh," Richard Kreitner delves into the complex relationship between American Jews and slavery during the 19th century, highlighting the diver...
11 Apr
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How Anne Frank inspired a musical about Mexican-American immigrants
11 Apr
Josefina López's play "Real Women Have Curves," now a Broadway musical, draws inspiration from Anne Frank's diary, capturing the struggles and dreams of a yo...
11 Apr
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Nazis are praising Hitler's art prowess. But was he really any good?
11 Apr
With the rise of unregulated speech on social media, Adolf Hitler's art is being reassessed by neo-Nazis, who argue it surpasses modernist Jewish artists lik...
11 Apr
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Is it OK to ask your Seder host if you can bring a guest?
11 Apr
Navigating the social etiquette of a Passover Seder can be tricky, especially when considering bringing an unexpected guest. The Bintel Brief advice column s...
11 Apr