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Forward Sen. Fetterman: With common enemy in Iran, ‘astonishing’ if U.S. citizens don't support Israel 14 Apr
Sen. John Fetterman criticized President Biden for not supporting Israel in the face of Iran's recent attack, emphasizing the need to stand firmly with Israe...
14 Apr
Forward A pivotal moment on Iran — but also on Gaza 14 Apr
Israel successfully defended against Iran's attack with the help of allies like the U.S., Britain, and France. The situation underscores the need for Prime M...
14 Apr
Forward After a sleepless night, Israelis anxiously wonder ‘what happens next?’ 14 Apr
Israelis woke up to a new reality after being attacked by Iran for the first time, leading to questions of how to respond and what comes next. Following an o...
14 Apr
Forward A 'very dangerous moment': Reaction pours in over Iran's attack on Israel 14 Apr
Iran's attack on Israel with over 300 missiles and drones elicited a range of reactions from various individuals and organizations. Responses included Presid...
14 Apr
Forward Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel, risking an escalation in the Israel-Hamas war 13 Apr
Iran has launched dozens of drones at Israel in a move that could overwhelm Israeli air defenses and potentially escalate the Israel-Hamas war. Israeli Prime...
13 Apr
Forward How to host a Seder when everyone is talking past each other and strongly disagrees about the war 12 Apr
Amidst disagreements over Israel and heightened emotions, the Passover Seder offers a platform to navigate differing perspectives and foster empathy. The Sed...
12 Apr
Forward How to host a Seder when everyone is talking past each other and strongly disagrees about the war 12 Apr
The article discusses hosting a Seder when participants strongly disagree about the war in Israel. It emphasizes the potential for the Passover Seder to faci...
12 Apr
Forward ‘I want to find Blaze as much as you do’: Call from Blaze Bernstein’s alleged murderer to distraught parents played at trial 12 Apr
In the trial for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, the alleged murderer, Samuel Woodward, made a chilling phone call to Bernsteins parents claiming he wanted to...
12 Apr
Forward Jews who blame Israel for antisemitism are only helping antisemites 12 Apr
The article discusses the relationship between Israel's actions and antisemitism, arguing that blaming Israel for antisemitism only serves to aid antisemites...
12 Apr
Forward A methuselah of Chardonnay? A solomon of Champagne? How big wine bottles got so biblical 12 Apr
The article discusses the biblical origins and significance behind the naming of large wine bottle sizes, such as Methuselah, Nebuchadnezzar, and others. The...
12 Apr
Forward Former Cornell student who threatened to shoot up kosher dining hall pleads guilty 12 Apr
A former Cornell University student, Patrick Dai, pleaded guilty to threatening to harm Jewish students, including planning to shoot up the kosher dining hal...
12 Apr
Forward Preeminent Yiddish literature prize is open for submissions 12 Apr
The Jacob Isaac Segal Awards for 2024, hosted by the Montreal's Jewish Public Library, are now accepting submissions. This prestigious Yiddish literature pri...
12 Apr
Forward Eroticism and faith merge in a haunting TV series about a married rabbi and a troubled young woman 12 Apr
"Fire Dance" is a TV series set in a Haredi world, focusing on the complex relationship between a troubled young woman, Feigie, and a charismatic married rab...
12 Apr
Forward Can you address antisemitism at the ballot box? 12 Apr
The Beacon Coalition, a new organization in Pittsburgh, is focusing on combating antisemitism at the local level by raising awareness, endorsing political ca...
12 Apr
Forward In a gripping documentary, a synagogue welcomes the stranger by taking in a migrant family 12 Apr
The documentary "All We Carry" follows the journey of a young Honduran family - Magdiel, Mirna, and their children - as they flee violence and seek asylum in...
12 Apr
Forward An Ashkenazi delicacy made of fish sperm 12 Apr
Kratsborsht is a traditional Ashkenazi dish made from the sperm of a mature male herring and served with herring, bread, and potatoes. The dish has a long hi...
12 Apr
Forward 'Nothing is really clear or certain or safe': Israelis grapple with powerlessness in face of Iran threat 12 Apr
Amid escalating tensions with Iran following the killing of a top Iranian commander, Israelis are grappling with feelings of powerlessness and fear, promptin...
12 Apr
Forward Analysis: Will Iran's threats bridge the U.S.-Israel rift? 12 Apr
The article discusses the strained U.S.-Israeli relations due to disagreements over the Gaza conflict but suggests that Iran's threats against Israel might a...
12 Apr
Forward HIAS lays off 12% of US staff after ‘unsustainable’ spending 11 Apr
Jewish refugee advocacy group HIAS laid off 12% of its US staff due to financial mismanagement resulting in unsustainable spending. The organization aims to ...
11 Apr
Forward Anti-Defamation League blasts Ivy League in annual campus report card 11 Apr
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its annual Campus Antisemitism Report Card, giving A grades to Brandeis University and Elon University for their su...
11 Apr
Forward Rock bands love provocative names. Is 'The Jews' a step too far? 11 Apr
The band HaYehudim, also known as The Jews in Hebrew, faced backlash over their name, resulting in the cancellation of their show at a music venue in Brookly...
11 Apr
Forward I’m a Jewish college student. I wish external activists were promoting education, not confrontation 11 Apr
Lauren Haines, president of the National Board of J Street U, reflects on the trend of external activists like Noa Tishby and Natan Sharansky inciting fear a...
11 Apr
Forward Pro-Palestine group at Harvard organizes student referendum on Israel divestment 11 Apr
A pro-Palestine group at Harvard is organizing a student referendum proposing the university's divestment from institutions associated with Israel, citing op...
11 Apr
Forward Blaze Bernstein’s cryptic final texts revealed in court as Woodward murder trial continues 11 Apr
Blaze Bernstein's final texts before his tragic murder in January 2018 were revealed in court during the trial of Samuel Woodward, accused of the crime. The ...
11 Apr
Forward Why the humble onion is the most Jewish allium of all 11 Apr
The article discusses the significant role of onions in Jewish cuisine and culture, highlighting their extensive use in various Jewish dishes throughout hist...
11 Apr
Forward ‘This is not your house’: Anti-Israel protester disrupts Berkeley law dean’s backyard dinner, refuses to leave 10 Apr
At a spring dinner for graduating students hosted by UC Berkeley's law school dean Erwin Chemerinsky and his wife, a pro-Palestinian protester disrupted the ...
10 Apr
Forward Israelis feel scared and abandoned — mostly by their own state 10 Apr
Many Israelis are feeling scared and abandoned by their own government amid ongoing conflicts with Hamas and Hezbollah. There is a sense of existential fear ...
10 Apr
Forward Hamas says it cannot produce 40 hostages meeting criteria for ceasefire deal, according to reports 10 Apr
Hamas has reported that they cannot produce 40 hostages meeting the criteria for a ceasefire deal with Israel, raising doubts about the prisoner exchange neg...
10 Apr
Forward Defense admits Blaze Bernstein's ‘unlawful killing’ in first day of long-awaited trial 9 Apr
In the trial for the murder of Blaze Bernstein, accused killer Samuel Woodward admitted to unlawfully killing Bernstein but claimed it was not premeditated. ...
9 Apr
Forward Joan Nathan’s new cookbook is about much more than food 9 Apr
Joan Nathan's 12th cookbook, "My Life in Recipes: Food, Family and Memories," is more than just a collection of recipes. The book delves into Nathan's family...
9 Apr
Forward NYC mayor says he 'will not succumb' to pressure to back ceasefire 9 Apr
New York City Mayor Eric Adams reaffirmed his strong support for Israel during a roundtable discussion with Jewish media outlets, standing by his stance amid...
9 Apr
Forward Safe schools for Jews? Hillel revamps its college guide in response to campus turmoil 9 Apr
Hillel, a prominent Jewish college organization, has released an updated college guide to help Jewish families navigate potential antisemitism and anti-Zioni...
9 Apr
Forward Watch us prepare Itzhak Perlman's favorite Passover recipes. 8 Apr
Renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman shared his favorite Passover recipes with a Yiddish cooking show, highlighting his late mother's Polish Jewish culinary tra...
8 Apr
Forward Trial set to begin in Blaze Bernstein murder case dominated by questions of antisemitism and homophobia 8 Apr
The upcoming trial in the Blaze Bernstein murder case involves his former high school classmate, Samuel Woodward, who is accused of stabbing Bernstein to dea...
8 Apr
Forward Analysis: Are we on the cusp of a ceasefire and hostage deal? 8 Apr
Israel and Hamas are potentially close to securing a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and the release of some Israeli hostages, following ongoing indirect negotia...
8 Apr
Forward How should we understand Israel's progress after 6 months of war? 8 Apr
After six months of war in Israel, the Israeli military withdrew from the southern half of the Gaza Strip, marking a potential shift in strategy following th...
8 Apr
Forward Beyoncé’s ode to Levi’s Jeans is giving the brand a moment 8 Apr
Beyoncé's new album "Cowboy Carter" features a track titled "Leviis Jeans," paying homage to the iconic American brand founded by Jewish immigrant Levi Strau...
8 Apr
Forward In a Christian Nationalist surveillance state, the few remaining Jews struggle to survive 8 Apr
Deborah Zoe Laufer's play "The Last Yiddish Speaker" presents a dystopian world where a Christian Nationalist surveillance state targets Jews, gays, and wome...
8 Apr
Forward In ‘Curb’ finale, Larry David defends his life — but has he learned his lesson? 8 Apr
In the final season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David faces trial for giving water to an elderly Georgian voter, in defiance of a law prohibiting such a...
8 Apr
Forward ‘Everyday feels like forever’: Israelis observe 6-month anniversary with sadness and frustration 7 Apr
Israelis marked the 6-month anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack with sadness and frustration, demanding a ceasefire and criticizing Prime Minister Netanya...
7 Apr
Forward Why 'tragedy' is not the right word to describe the deadly strike on the World Central Kitchen convoy 7 Apr
The article discusses the Israeli drone strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza and questions the use of the term "tragedy" to describe the event, s...
7 Apr
Forward I gave a college lecture on Jewish identity — and confronted a mob of video vigilantes 5 Apr
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove describes a challenging experience where protesters accused him of being complicit in crimes against humanity due to his Jewish identit...
5 Apr
Forward Our Passover: Why this night is different from all others 5 Apr
The article reflects on the evolving nature of Passover celebrations within a Jewish family. The author discusses her upbringing with minimal Jewish rituals,...
5 Apr
Forward 'Offer your compassion': Rabbis fundraise for World Central Kitchen after fatal airstrike 5 Apr
Rabbi Debra Orenstein initiated a fundraiser called Rabbis for World Central Kitchen in response to an Israeli airstrike that tragically killed seven aid wor...
5 Apr
Forward Why an immediate ceasefire is a moral imperative — and the best thing for Israel 5 Apr
In a compelling article by Jodi Rudoren, the urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza is emphasized as both a moral imperative and the best course of a...
5 Apr
Forward New York City's earthquake feels like a blessing, not a curse 5 Apr
The author reflects on experiencing a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New York City and the concept of blessings in Judaism, particularly for unusual events like...
5 Apr
Forward In more than 200 paintings, a tribute to the spirit of the Israeli hostages 5 Apr
In a tribute to the Israeli hostages of October 7, a group of Philadelphia women artists, led by Sivia Katz Braunstein, have created over 200 colorful painti...
5 Apr
Forward British cringe comedy ‘Hapless’ arrives on American shores — but is it a Jewish show? 5 Apr
The British comedy show "Hapless" (previously titled "The Jewish Enquirer") faced controversy when British Airways initially removed it from their in-flight ...
5 Apr
Forward 10 new haggadahs for Passover 2024 5 Apr
Several new haggadahs for Passover 2024 cater to different interests and concerns within the Jewish community. Noteworthy releases include haggadahs focusing...
5 Apr
Forward The growing panic about antisemitism isn't a reflection of reality 5 Apr
In this opinion piece, the author argues that the current panic regarding rising antisemitism is exaggerated and misplaced in some aspects within the America...
5 Apr