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The Lost Shtetl Museum, inaugurated in 2025 in eduva, Lithuania, stands as a poignant tribute to the once-thriving Jewish community of this former shtetl, wh...

The opera "The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language," composed by Alex Weiser with a libretto by Ben Kaplan, is set to premiere in New York at YIVO on Se...

Coldplay's Chris Martin stirred controversy during a London concert when addressing Israeli fans in the audience, offering them equal recognition as humans a...

In Beverly Hills, a debate erupted over flying the Israeli flag during Jewish American Heritage Month, highlighting the complexities of its symbolism. Initia...

Google's new Preferred Sources tool allows users to prioritize news from trusted publishers like The Forward in their search results. By selecting The Forwar...

Michael Velchik, a Justice Department attorney with a controversial past surrounding his alleged admiration for Mein Kampf, is representing the Trump adminis...

The retirement of Rep. Jerry Nadler marks the conclusion of a significant era for Jewish political influence within New York and the broader U.S. Congress. S...

Karen Bermann's book, "The Art of Being a Stranger," offers a unique fusion of memoir, art, and poetic reflection on her family history, focusing on her fath...

Joshua Prager recounts an episode from 2001 when he was inadvertently caught on national television attending a Yankees game on Shabbat, despite not yet disc...

The Boulder, Colorado chapter of "Run For Their Lives," a global initiative advocating for Israeli hostages held by Hamas, has decided to keep its demonstrat...

Cindy McCain, executive director of the World Food Programme, called for a ceasefire in Gaza, describing the humanitarian situation as dire, following a meet...

The shifting views of the Democratic Party regarding Israel mark a significant change in the US-Israel relationship, with increasing disapproval of Israel's ...

Darren Aronofsky's latest film, "Caught Stealing," portrays Hasidic Jews as complex and intimidating drug lords, diverging from typical depictions. While set...

Rep. Ritchie Torres' appearance on comedian Adam Friedland's show became an unexpected moment of raw emotional exchange over the Israel-Hamas conflict. Initi...

Former Biden administration officials are publicly expressing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of ceasefire negotiations dur...

The article discusses the impact of recent upheavals at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Orthodox Jewish communities and their vulnera...

A new U.S. Postal Service stamp has been released to honor Elie Wiesel, the renowned Holocaust survivor, author, and humanitarian. This commemorative stamp r...

Twenty years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, Jewish life in New Orleans has witnessed a remarkable resurgence, surpassing its pre-hurricane numbe...

Emily Tamkin critiques former President Donald Trump's repeated claims that Jewish philanthropist George Soros is behind civil unrest in the U.S. Trump’s ass...

The Borscht Belt is renowned for its Jewish heritage, particularly in comedy, but it also played a significant role in early transgender history through plac...

Sam Berkman advocates for American Jewish institutions to reinvigorate their assertiveness in addressing Israeli policies as they did in 2019 against annexat...

Allen Lewis Rickman reviews Henry Sapoznik's book "The Tourists Guide To Lost Yiddish New York City," which offers a vibrant exploration of New York's Yiddis...

Dan Perry discusses the complex and tragic reality of journalist deaths in Gaza amidst Israeli military operations. While there is a perception that Israel i...

As TikTok emerges as a major news platform for young Americans, discussions about antisemitism on the app are marked by starkly divided opinions. While tradi...

A tragic school shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis left two children dead and 17 injured, with firearms found to be emblazoned with anti...

Echo Hill Ranch, founded by Tom and Min Friedman in 1953, served as a pivotal Jewish summer camp in Texas, fostering values of tikkun olam and personal growt...

The Jewish population in Transnistria, a breakaway region of Moldova still clinging to Soviet ideals, is dwindling and aging amidst economic hardship exacerb...

The Democratic National Committee withdrew a resolution supporting Israel and a two-state solution to placate progressive activists who advocate for a more p...

The phrase "It was promised to them 3,000 years ago" has evolved into a pervasive meme, initially stemming from discussions about the biblical and historical...

Anna Walinska, a Jewish artist originally from London who grew up in New York, is experiencing a revival in recognition for her impactful art depicting the H...

Terrence Petty draws chilling parallels between the rise of Adolf Hitler's totalitarian regime in Germany and actions taken by Donald Trump during his presid...

In response to repeated acts of vandalism, the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia has decided not to rehang an Israeli flag ...

An Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulted in the death of approximately 20 individuals, including five journalists. Prime Minister ...

Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled its sold-out U.S. tour due to member Mo Chara's legal issues over alleged support for Hezbollah, following a pattern of...

The online knitting community, typically focused on the exchange of patterns and techniques, has been caught in a political storm due to the Israel-Hamas con...

The article discusses how contemporary cultural dynamics allow for controversial or offensive content, including white supremacist dog whistles, to remain un...

Yasmina Reza's novel "Serge," newly translated into English, delves into the complexities of family dynamics through the lens of a Holocaust memorial trip. T...

Frank Lloyd Wright's only synagogue, Beth Sholom in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, designed to evoke Mount Sinai, remains a thriving community despite the broade...

U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Kushner publicly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for failing to adequately address antisemitism in France, high...

Fredric Brandfon's piece compares the modern immigration detention site, Alligator Alcatraz, in Florida's Everglades with historical instances of immigrant m...

Michelle Young discusses the recent actions taken by President Donald Trump against the Smithsonian museums, drawing unsettling parallels to the tactics used...

In an unprecedented move, Magen David Yeshivah in Brooklyn, a major institution within the Syrian Jewish community, now requires parents to show proof of vot...

The article draws a parallel between the beloved TV detective Columbo, portrayed by Peter Falk, and a central Jewish value of inquiry and curiosity. Although...

Netflix's new animated series, "Long Story Short," from "BoJack Horseman" creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, explores Jewish identity through the Schwooper family...

Rob Eshman critically examines a report by The Guardian and +972 Magazine alleging an 83% civilian death rate during an Israeli military operation in Gaza, q...

Following the tragic shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, outside the Capital Jewish Museum, the Reform movement's W...

NBA player Chet Holmgren became unexpectedly embroiled in the Israeli-Palestinian discourse after a video of him practicing basketball at an Orthodox Jewish ...

Hadar Susskind voices deep concern over the U.S. decision to halt medical-humanitarian visas for children from Gaza, drawing parallels with the infamous reje...

Sheerly Avni's article explores Benjamin Balthaser's new book, "Citizens of the Whole World: Anti-Zionism and the Cultures of the American Jewish Left," whic...

Barbra Streisand enthusiasts are in for a treat with the auction of what is claimed to be the world's largest Streisand memorabilia collection, curated by th...