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Forward Jewish-American woman deported from Israel after witnessing child struck by car in West Bank 16 Mar
A Jewish-American woman was deported by Israel, reflecting ongoing tensions around left-wing activism in the West Bank. She witnessed a Palestinian child hit...
16 Mar
Forward This rabbi reshaped and revitalized Judaism in the 20th century — how have we forgotten him? 16 Mar
Rabbi Mordecai Kaplan was a pivotal 20th-century figure who sought to rejuvenate American Judaism by emphasizing post-denominationalism and Jewish identity a...
16 Mar
Forward This initiative is helping Israeli war survivors heal through art — and is making therapy cool 16 Mar
Tomer Peretz, an LA-based Israeli artist, founded the 8 Project to help Israeli war survivors heal through art. The program, based in Los Angeles, offers a t...
16 Mar
Forward Antisemitism is exploding on the right but the Jewish establishment is focused on the left 16 Mar
The article critiques the current focus of American antisemitism watchdogs, asserting that they are negligently concentrating on leftist anti-Zionists while ...
16 Mar
Forward Everything Jewish that happened at the Oscars: A 'Marty Supreme' shutout, an onstage 'free Palestine' and more 15 Mar
The 2026 Academy Awards featured a strong presence of Jewish stories and figures, including films like "Marty Supreme" and "Blue Moon." The ceremony highligh...
15 Mar
Forward After attacks, Jewish security watchdogs warn of ‘most elevated and complex threat environment’ in recent history 15 Mar
Following a series of attacks on synagogues in North America and Europe, Jewish security organizations have raised concerns about a highly intensified threat...
15 Mar
Forward 4 teens arrested in Rotterdam synagogue arson 15 Mar
A fire set at a synagogue in Rotterdam marks the latest incident in a troubling series of attacks on Jewish institutions in Europe and North America. Four te...
15 Mar
Forward His family was forced to sell their precious Pissarro painting before fleeing Nazi Germany; will he finally see justice? 15 Mar
David Cassirer's pursuit to recover a looted painting by Camille Pissarro, "Rue Saint-Honoré, Apres Midi, Effet de Pluie," symbolizes a family's struggle for...
15 Mar
Forward Amid antisemitic attacks, Trump has forced an impossible choice on American synagogues 15 Mar
Amid a surge in antisemitic violence, the Trump administration has imposed stringent conditions on the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, challenging synagogu...
15 Mar
Forward What we get wrong about how Germany has reckoned with its Nazi past 14 Mar
Terrence Petty examines the complexities of Germany's postwar reckoning with its Nazi past, dispelling the overly simplistic narrative of swift acknowledgmen...
14 Mar
Forward Temple Israel was my home — and what I learned there can help us get through this difficult moment 13 Mar
Olivia Brodsky reflects on the pivotal role Temple Israel and the broader Detroit Jewish community have played in her life, especially in shaping her career ...
13 Mar
Forward What I learned at a Holocaust survivors' Purim party 13 Mar
Journalist Alyssa Katz reflects on her experience attending a Purim party organized by the National Association of Jewish Child Holocaust Survivors (NAHOS). ...
13 Mar
Forward How my love for oysters parallels my Judaism 13 Mar
Mira Fox explores the whimsical debate on whether oysters can be considered kosher, tracing historical and halachic arguments that surfaced in the American J...
13 Mar
Forward Synagogues size up security after Michigan attack amid intensifying risks 13 Mar
Following the recent attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, Jewish security experts are urging synagogues to enhance their security measures amidst increasing ...
13 Mar
Forward Amid revolt against ‘Israel lobby,’ J Street seeks elusive middle ground in primaries 13 Mar
J Street, a progressive pro-Israel organization, faces challenges in balancing support for Israel while advocating for changes in its government amidst growi...
13 Mar
Forward A gunman attacked a Michigan synagogue. Here's what happens to the community next 13 Mar
The article discusses a recent attack on Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan, where a gunman drove into the building but was quickly stopped, injuring only a...
13 Mar
Forward Political standoff causing DHS shutdown delays security grants for synagogues 13 Mar
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has significant implications for Jewish institutions seeking security grants amidst increasing anti...
13 Mar
Forward A gunman rammed a Michigan synagogue. Its security preparations may have saved lives. 12 Mar
The recent attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, underscores the critical importance of security preparedness for Jewish instit...
12 Mar
Forward Yeshiva University fans gear up for Sweet Sixteen run — and a Shabbat in Atlanta 12 Mar
Yeshiva University's men's basketball team, the Maccabees, is making history by advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in this year's NCAA Division III tournament. T...
12 Mar
Forward How a Jewish-owned yarn store knitted the symbol of the anti-ICE movement 12 Mar
The Needle & Skein yarn shop in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, became a hub of activism when Paul Neary, a designer at the shop, created the "Melt the ICE" hat p...
12 Mar
Forward I'm going to miss the 'Marty Supreme' press tour 12 Mar
Timothee Chalamet's unconventional press tour for "Marty Supreme" captivated audiences with its mix of absurd and humorous moments, including playing ping-po...
12 Mar
Forward Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack dead after ramming car into temple, police say 12 Mar
A tragic incident occurred at Temple Israel, a major Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, when a man drove his truck into the building and was kill...
12 Mar
Forward How my first trip to Israel led to a Yiddish show in Egypt 12 Mar
Riki Rose, an artist with a strong online presence in Israel, shares the transformative journey of her first trip to the Jewish state. Despite her fears of f...
12 Mar
Forward I had a shot and rock ’n’ roll fame — I chose a lifetime of Shabbat instead 12 Mar
Peter Himmelman reflects on his life-changing decision to prioritize Shabbat observance over potential rock and roll fame in 1986. As an up-and-coming musici...
12 Mar
Forward Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel, widening diplomatic rift as Trump threatens to sever trade 12 Mar
Spain's decision to permanently withdraw its ambassador to Israel marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations and highlights Spain's v...
12 Mar
Forward The one crucial domain in which Iran outwitted Israel 12 Mar
The article explores how Iran, led by figures such as Ayatollah Khomeini and Khamenei, has effectively spread an ideology that merges anti-Zionism, antisemit...
12 Mar
Forward ‘This isn’t the Gov. Newsom that we know’: One week after apartheid remark, calls to reconsider remain unheeded 12 Mar
California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent comments linking Israel to an apartheid state have stirred controversy among Jewish leaders in the state. These rem...
12 Mar
Forward As Milei celebrates ties with Jews in NY, Argentine streamer draws antisemitism complaint for mocking his Israel support 11 Mar
Argentine President Javier Milei, an outspoken supporter of Israel and admirer of Jewish culture, was celebrated in New York during Argentina Week, where he ...
11 Mar
Forward ADL’s campus antisemitism report card rewards some – but not all – colleges that worked with Trump 11 Mar
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) released its third annual campus antisemitism report card, showing improved grades for universities that settled with the Tr...
11 Mar
Forward 1,100+ rabbis sign onto letter supporting immigrant rights: ‘Do Not Oppress the Stranger’ 11 Mar
Over 1,100 Jewish clergy members from across the United States have endorsed a letter supporting immigrant rights, emphasizing the Jewish tradition of advoca...
11 Mar
Forward Amid an incoherent war with Iran, antisemitism fills the vacuum 11 Mar
In the midst of the U.S. and Israel's undeclared and poorly explained war with Iran, journalist Arno Rosenfeld explores the rise of antisemitic conspiracy th...
11 Mar
Forward I was sexually abused at my synagogue as a child. Here's how our community can protect others from that horror 11 Mar
Alex S. Kaufman details their personal journey of seeking justice after being sexually abused at a New Jersey synagogue in the 1990s, leading to a recent set...
11 Mar
Forward This Jewish philosopher knows our politics are absurd — and why that's a good thing 11 Mar
The exploration of the absurdity in politics, particularly under Donald Trump's administration, can be enriched by the philosophical perspectives of Thomas N...
11 Mar
Forward In the work of 21 artists, 49 different ways to be Jewish 11 Mar
The exhibition "Envisioning the Sacred" at the Derfner Judaica Museum showcases 49 diverse art pieces by 21 artists, exploring the intersection of modernist ...
11 Mar
Forward Forverts podcast, episode 9: Israeli voices 11 Mar
Episode 9 of the Forverts podcast, titled "Israeli Voices," explores diverse perspectives on Israeli life and culture, offering insights into contemporary is...
11 Mar
Forward Workplaces open, schools remain shut — and Israeli parents pull out their hair over wartime Zoom classes 11 Mar
As Israel grapples with wartime conditions, parents face the dual challenges of returning to work while managing their children's remote learning due to scho...
11 Mar
Forward Ted Cruz says GOP not ‘winning’ fight against antisemitism from figures like Tucker Carlson 11 Mar
At a symposium hosted by the Republican Jewish Coalition and National Review, Senator Ted Cruz expressed skepticism about the GOP's success in combating anti...
11 Mar
Forward Trump's Iran dithering puts Israel in an unprecedented position 10 Mar
Israel finds itself in a precarious strategic situation amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, heavily influenced by the unpredictable decisions of U.S. Presid...
10 Mar
Forward Jewish Democrats press for oversight as Trump’s Iran war rages on 10 Mar
Jewish Democrats are actively seeking congressional oversight over President Trump's military actions against Iran amidst a war that sees the U.S. aligning w...
10 Mar
Forward In Israel’s missile war, some families run to shelters. Others have nowhere to go. 10 Mar
In light of ongoing missile threats from Iran, disparities in bomb shelter access in Israel have been highlighted, revealing significant inequities between J...
10 Mar
Forward When observant Jews gathered to challenge Israel orthodoxy, verbal sparring and walkouts ensued 10 Mar
The second annual Smol Emuni conference at Bnai Jeshurun in Manhattan gathered hundreds of observant Jews, providing a platform for those dissatisfied with t...
10 Mar
Forward Can the US really bring Iranians democracy? 10 Mar
Larry Cohler-Esses explores the complex dynamics between Iranian dissidents seeking U.S. intervention and their fraught history with American policy in Iran....
10 Mar
Forward Lindsey Graham urges Israel not to strike Iranian oil depots even as he says he helped make war happen 9 Mar
Senator Lindsey Graham has urged Israel to exercise caution in its military actions against Iranian oil infrastructure, despite advocating for U.S.-Israeli s...
9 Mar
Forward Belgian officials investigating synagogue explosion as possible act of terrorism 9 Mar
An early morning explosion outside a historic synagogue in Liège, Belgium has raised alarms of antisemitic terrorism, prompting a response from top Belgian o...
9 Mar
Forward Walter Benjamin knew what Timothée Chalamet meant about opera and ballet 9 Mar
The article explores actor Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments about the declining relevance of opera and ballet, linking them to the thoughts of phil...
9 Mar
Forward For the 'Jazz Rabbi' of Connecticut, music and Judaism are both about tradition and improvisation 9 Mar
Greg Wall, known as The Jazz Rabbi, seamlessly blends his deep commitment to Judaism with his passion for jazz, illustrating how both fields are rooted in tr...
9 Mar
Forward ‘Auschwitz’ is a hit Iranian protest anthem, part of a music genre rebelling against official antisemitism 8 Mar
Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi's protest anthem "Auschwitz" has taken a defiant stand against the Iranian regime's violent suppression of protests by invoking ...
8 Mar
Forward War with Iran puts the US-Israel alliance at grave risk 7 Mar
Dan Perry examines the precarious state of the U.S.-Israel alliance amid a tense conflict with Iran. While strategically justified, the war lacks public supp...
7 Mar
Forward Confronting a Khamenei vigil in NYC, Iranian protesters declare solidarity with Jews 7 Mar
In a stark showdown at New York City's Washington Square Park, a vigil commemorating the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei drew vigorous counter...
7 Mar
Forward During WWII, a heroic Jewish lawyer warned against the dangers of a dual state — is it coming true in Trump's America? 7 Mar
Ernst Fraenkel, a Jewish lawyer in Nazi Germany, remarkably defended anti-Nazi defendants despite the oppressive regime. He devised the concept of a 'dual st...
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