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There wasn't a Jewish grief group in Boston for young adults, so this rabbi started one
17 Oct 2025
Rabbi Jackson Mercer founded a unique grief support group for young Jewish adults in Cambridge, Massachusetts, addressing a gap in bereavement resources. Unl...
17 Oct 2025
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Germany excels at restoring synagogues destroyed by the Nazis. But can they foster new Jewish life?
17 Oct 2025
Germany has invested significantly in restoring historic synagogues, such as Munich's Reichenbachstrasse Synagogue, as evidence of its commitment to Jewish l...
17 Oct 2025
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Ben Stiller wants you to meet his parents
17 Oct 2025
Ben Stiller explores the complexities of his family's legacy in the new documentary "Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost," revealing the personal and profession...
17 Oct 2025
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At debate, Cuomo and Mamdani clash over Israel in pitch to Jewish voters
17 Oct 2025
The first televised debate for New York City's mayoral race saw candidates Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani clash over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highl...
17 Oct 2025
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A time to sob, and to dance: Why does the joy of the hostage release feel so painful?
16 Oct 2025
The return of Israeli hostages from Gaza has brought a mix of joy and deep sorrow to Israel and the global Jewish community. While this liberation is celebra...
16 Oct 2025
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Think the left is politically violent? Young Republicans have a wake-up call for you
16 Oct 2025
Emily Tamkin's article in The Forward examines the troubling rise of antisemitism among young Republicans, as evidenced by leaked group chats discussing viol...
16 Oct 2025
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Oklahoma made Bibles mandatory in schools. The new superintendent is reversing course.
16 Oct 2025
Oklahoma's new state superintendent, Lindel Fields, has reversed a contentious policy requiring Bibles in public school classrooms, which was put in place by...
16 Oct 2025
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The new Anne Frank musical wants you to laugh at 'woke culture' — but is it funny?
16 Oct 2025
An innovative but controversial production, "Slam Frank," by Andrew Fox, explores the boundaries of satire by reimagining Anne Frank as a Latinx pansexual ch...
16 Oct 2025
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How a Jewish schoolteacher from New Jersey made it to Hollywood and Broadway at the same time
16 Oct 2025
Robert Kaplow, a former high school English teacher from New Jersey, has carved a unique path in the arts, transitioning from a beloved educator to a creativ...
16 Oct 2025
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A glimpse of the Jewish left in 1920s Palestine
16 Oct 2025
"Boom and Chains," a novel by Hanan Ayalti, highlights the complexities of Mandate-era Palestine through the lens of Jewish, Arab, and socialist interactions...
16 Oct 2025
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War strained the Israel-Vatican bond. Will the pope use the ceasefire to heal those wounds?
15 Oct 2025
Pope Leo XIV's leadership marks a potential turning point in the complex and often strained relations between the Vatican and Israel. As tensions ease in the...
15 Oct 2025
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‘It never goes away’: A former hostage describes the paradox of freedom for Israelis who returned home from Gaza
15 Oct 2025
Barry Rosen, a former American hostage in Iran, reflects on the enduring trauma of captivity and relates his experiences to Israelis recently freed from Gaza...
15 Oct 2025
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Why is everyone laughing at Anne Frank?
15 Oct 2025
"Slam Frank" is an edgy musical satire that reimagines Anne Frank's story through the lens of identity politics. Inspired by a conceptually provocative socia...
15 Oct 2025
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How a complete unknown created one of the most iconic music events of the 1970's
15 Oct 2025
Israeli director Ido Fluk's film "Köln 75," showcases the behind-the-scenes story of Keith Jarrett's iconic 1975 live album, "The Köln Concert," focusing on ...
15 Oct 2025
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Hamas reasserts control in Gaza, potentially threatening truce
15 Oct 2025
The geopolitical landscape in Gaza remains tense as the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas encounters significant challenges. Despite the return of...
15 Oct 2025
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How phase one of the Gaza peace plan is beginning to fray
14 Oct 2025
Hannah Feuer examines the precarious state of the first phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, which lacks detailed implementation measures and h...
14 Oct 2025
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Trump drew Arab leaders into a historic peace agreement. Too bad about the one glaring caveat
14 Oct 2025
The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity represented a significant diplomatic move with Arab leaders and an attempt to reshape the Middle East...
14 Oct 2025
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'They're fed up': Post-ceasefire, Israel faces an enormous political reckoning
14 Oct 2025
In the aftermath of a ceasefire and the release of hostages between Israel and Hamas, Israeli citizens, like David Levy, are facing a profound political reck...
14 Oct 2025
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Project Esther created a blueprint for Trump to fight antisemitism. The ‘Shofar Report’ is a liberal response.
14 Oct 2025
The Shofar Report, released by the Nexus Project, serves as a liberal counter to the conservative Project Esther proposed by the Heritage Foundation for tack...
14 Oct 2025
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The Trump administration is targeting Jewish organizations — what are we prepared to do?
14 Oct 2025
Under the Trump administration, two Jewish-led organizations, IfNotNow and Jewish Voice for Peace, face potential investigations and legal actions as part of...
14 Oct 2025
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How new laws are shaping what schools teach about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
14 Oct 2025
The landscape of teaching the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in U.S. schools is becoming increasingly fraught with legal and ideological battles. New laws are ...
14 Oct 2025
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Jews let go of hostage rituals with gratitude and grief
14 Oct 2025
Jewish communities worldwide are grappling with the transition from rituals developed during the hostage crisis following the October 7, 2023 attacks. Ritual...
14 Oct 2025
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Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech
14 Oct 2025
President Donald Trump's speech to the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025, came just after the release of the remaining Israeli hostages from Gaza, marking ...
14 Oct 2025
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How Yiddish authors made a new world writing for children
13 Oct 2025
Miriam Udel's new book explores how Yiddish children's literature evolved from a late 19th-century endeavor to a post-Holocaust movement, weaving themes of s...
13 Oct 2025
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The hostages are home. The fight for their future is far from over
13 Oct 2025
Following the release of the last surviving hostages from Gaza, the Jewish community experiences relief, yet significant challenges remain to secure lasting ...
13 Oct 2025
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Trump heralds 'the historic dawn of a new Middle East' in speech to Israeli parliament after hostages returned
13 Oct 2025
During a speech at the Knesset, U.S. President Donald Trump hailed the return of hostages and the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas as a hist...
13 Oct 2025
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Why was my Jewish identity so apologetic and humiliating?, Obama speechwriter asks in new book
13 Oct 2025
Sarah Hurwitz's new book, "As a Jew: Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us," delves into the complexities of Jewish identity ...
13 Oct 2025
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His son is due to be released from Gaza imminently. Ilan Dalal is grateful — and not just to Trump.
12 Oct 2025
Amid anticipation for the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza, Ilan Dalal, father of captive Guy Gilboa-Dalal, and former captive Tal Shoham expressed grat...
12 Oct 2025
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How Abe Kugielsky’s photos of Hasidic Brooklyn ended up on display in Grand Central Terminal
12 Oct 2025
Abe Kugielsky, a Modern Orthodox Jewish photographer, has gained significant recognition for his work documenting the Hasidic Jewish community in Borough Par...
12 Oct 2025
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As Israelis rally for hostages — for the last time, they hope — Trump's name is cheered and Netanyahu's is booed
12 Oct 2025
In Tel Aviv, Israelis gathered at Hostages Square in hopes of marking the final vigil for hostages captured by Hamas and held in Gaza for two years. The rall...
12 Oct 2025
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You see an ugly ottoman or a faded armchair; she sees a lost history waiting to be revived
12 Oct 2025
Ruti Wajnberg, a former product manager turned upholsterer, transforms old furniture into pieces filled with personal and historical significance from her Br...
12 Oct 2025
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Could dementia be the key to saving endangered Jewish languages?
11 Oct 2025
The revival and preservation of endangered Jewish languages, such as Judeo-Kashi and Judeo-Tuyserkani, are finding unexpected allies in older generations aff...
11 Oct 2025
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I know exactly why leftists aren't celebrating this ceasefire
11 Oct 2025
Emily Tamkin explores the complex and muted reactions from leftist and pro-Palestinian groups following a ceasefire in Gaza brokered by Donald Trump. The art...
11 Oct 2025
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‘Jewish donors play into all the stereotypes,’ Charlie Kirk wrote in leaked text messages before his murder
10 Oct 2025
Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, shortly before his murder, expressed frustrations in leaked text messages about Jewish donors, accusing them of bullyin...
10 Oct 2025
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MIT’s Jewish president rejects Trump’s offer of ‘priority’ funding in exchange for policy changes
10 Oct 2025
MIT President Sally Kornbluth, who is Jewish, has made headlines by becoming the first university leader to reject an offer from the Trump administration. Th...
10 Oct 2025
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Ro Khanna distances himself after posting documentary clip featuring antisemitic influencer
10 Oct 2025
California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna faced backlash after sharing a documentary clip featuring antisemitic influencer Ian Carroll. The documentary, "Investig...
10 Oct 2025
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‘Conversion therapy is having a moment’ — what will that mean for LGBTQ+ Jews?
10 Oct 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating its stance on the controversial practice of conversion therapy in the case Chiles v. Salazar. This raises si...
10 Oct 2025
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You don’t need to be religious to enjoy the weekly Torah portion
10 Oct 2025
Jewish engagement with the Torah isn't limited to the religiously observant; even secular Jews find value in the weekly Torah portion, or 'parshe.' Yiddish s...
10 Oct 2025
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Satire on 'Saturday Night Live' used to be a deadly weapon; is it still enough in the Trump era?
10 Oct 2025
Robert Zaretsky explores the enduring impact and evolving role of satire, particularly through the lens of Lorne Michaels and his creation, Saturday Night Li...
10 Oct 2025
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The Forward Announces Launch of the Sy Syms Endowment for Journalistic Excellence
10 Oct 2025
The Forward, a preeminent voice in Jewish journalism with a deep history dating back to its founding as a Yiddish-language daily in 1897, announced the creat...
10 Oct 2025
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Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder is detained as Israeli military intercepts Gaza aid flotilla
9 Oct 2025
Jewish freelance journalist Emily Wilder was detained by the Israeli military while covering a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza. She was on "The Cons...
9 Oct 2025
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Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square is transformed by cautious optimism — and gratitude for Trump
9 Oct 2025
Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, once a space for somber gatherings, became a scene of cautious celebration following the announcement of a ceasefire deal intende...
9 Oct 2025
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Jewish groups welcome ceasefire plan as a step toward a ‘lasting regional peace’
9 Oct 2025
Jewish organizations worldwide are expressing cautious optimism over the recently announced Gaza ceasefire plan, which includes the return of hostages, viewi...
9 Oct 2025
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László Krasznahorkai, whose family hid Jewish roots during Holocaust, wins literature Nobel
9 Oct 2025
László Krasznahorkai, a Hungarian novelist celebrated for his complex, apocalyptic prose, has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. This honor highligh...
9 Oct 2025
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Should Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza?
9 Oct 2025
In his column, Dan Perry discusses the ceasefire agreement in Gaza announced by Donald Trump, examining its implications and underlying motivations. The ceas...
9 Oct 2025
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Why Trump may succeed with a Gaza peace plan where Biden failed
9 Oct 2025
Donald Trump, despite his controversial figure among liberal Jews, appears to have successfully negotiated a Gaza ceasefire deal that former President Joe Bi...
9 Oct 2025
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Who needs a Reichstag fire when you can just pretend Portland's burning?
9 Oct 2025
The article by Terrence Petty explores the contrast between Portland's actual environment and Donald Trump's portrayal of the city as a chaotic war zone. Whi...
9 Oct 2025
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The answered prayers of Trump’s artful ceasefire deal
9 Oct 2025
President Donald Trump's recent peace deal announcement marks a significant step towards resolving the long-standing conflict between Israel and Hamas. By fa...
9 Oct 2025
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Israel and Hamas have agreed to hostage release deal as part of phased peace plan, Trump announces
9 Oct 2025
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a new peace plan orchestrated by former President Trump, which could see the release of hostages taken during the conflict th...
9 Oct 2025
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It was once Sweden’s only news broadcast — what did it say about Israel?
8 Oct 2025
A new documentary, "Israel and Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989," compiles three and a half hours of footage from Sweden's public broadcaster Sveriges Telev...
8 Oct 2025