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Forward As Democrats shift on Israel, Josh Shapiro stands firm: ‘I don’t waffle or waver because of polling’ 17 Sep 2025
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and potential future presidential candidate, maintains his strong pro-Israel s...
17 Sep 2025
Forward Drama about Palestinian boy stopped by IDF soldiers is Israel’s Oscar entry 17 Sep 2025
A drama titled "The Sea," focusing on a Palestinian boy's encounter with IDF soldiers, has been selected as Israel's entry for the next Oscars after winning ...
17 Sep 2025
Forward Banners, tacks and crashes: Protests lead pro cycling team to remove ‘Israel’ from its jerseys 17 Sep 2025
Amid intense protests at the Vuelta a España, the Israeli cycling team, Israel Premier Tech, removed the country's name from their jerseys. Pro-Palestinian d...
17 Sep 2025
Forward Netanyahu's pitch for Israel as 'super-Sparta' is a dystopian death wish 16 Sep 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vision for Israel as a 'super-Sparta'—a militaristic, self-reliant nation isolated from the global community—has been des...
16 Sep 2025
Forward ‘I will not be silenced’: Josh Shapiro invokes assassination attempt in address on rising hate violence 16 Sep 2025
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, speaking at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, condemned political violence, referencing both the assassinat...
16 Sep 2025
Forward Pleading with God, pleading with Social Security 16 Sep 2025
Judah Sussman draws a poignant parallel between the Hineni prayer recited during the High Holidays and the frustrating experience of dealing with government ...
16 Sep 2025
Forward Robert Redford’s legacy is surprisingly Jewish 16 Sep 2025
Robert Redford, the legendary actor and director, who passed away at the age of 89, significantly impacted the film industry and had a unique relationship wi...
16 Sep 2025
Forward Is this hotel Elul-washing? A rabbi blows the whistle on Qatari High Holiday hosts 16 Sep 2025
Rabbi Pini Dunner from Young Israel of North Beverly Hills is protesting the holding of High Holiday services at the Maybourne, a luxury hotel owned by Qatar...
16 Sep 2025
Forward Cuomo joins growing Democratic chorus urging end to Gaza war 15 Sep 2025
Andrew Cuomo, former governor of New York and current mayoral candidate, joined a chorus of Democratic voices, including Jewish governors, calling for the im...
15 Sep 2025
Forward A new play asks: What if the biblical matriarchs lived today? 15 Sep 2025
The play *The Matriarchs*, written by Liba Vaynberg, presents a modern reimagining of the biblical matriarchs—Miriam, Sara, Rebecca, Rachel, Leah, and Tzippo...
15 Sep 2025
Forward Hollywood's boycott of Israeli filmmakers is an act of spectacular self-sabotage 15 Sep 2025
The article examines the complexities of a recent Hollywood boycott against Israeli filmmakers, initiated by celebrities such as Emma Stone and Javier Bardem...
15 Sep 2025
Forward Was Charlie Kirk a martyr? Here’s why Christians are divided and Jews should care 15 Sep 2025
The controversial death of Charlie Kirk has prompted a profound debate among Christians, revealing deep theological divides over his portrayal as a martyr. T...
15 Sep 2025
Forward Bob Dylan, my mother, and the unknown painter behind 'Blood on the Tracks' 15 Sep 2025
In an exploration of Bob Dylan's creative journey during the production of his iconic album 'Blood on the Tracks,' Sam Sussman interweaves personal narrative...
15 Sep 2025
Forward How often does Tim Blake Nelson think about ancient Greece? 15 Sep 2025
Tim Blake Nelson, a multifaceted creative force in the entertainment world, delves into themes of ancient Greek philosophy, authoritarianism, and morality in...
15 Sep 2025
Forward It was the wildest scheme in American Jewish history. 200 years later, should it be remembered as a failure? 15 Sep 2025
In 1825, Mordecai Manuel Noah embarked on creating a self-governing Jewish colony named Ararat on Grand Island, New York, aiming to provide a refuge for oppr...
15 Sep 2025
Forward VIDEO: Twelve popular Ashkenazi dishes, made gluten-free 15 Sep 2025
Gluten-free adaptations of twelve traditional Ashkenazi dishes are explored in a culinary video series from the Forverts, aiming to bring the essence of Bubb...
15 Sep 2025
Forward To play in the orchestra in Auschwitz was a gruesome affair, but it was better than the alternative 15 Sep 2025
Anne Sebba's book "The Women's Orchestra of Auschwitz" delves into the complex narrative of Jewish women musicians who survived Auschwitz by playing in an or...
15 Sep 2025
Forward Will NY Gov. Kathy Hochul’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani cost her Jewish support? 15 Sep 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, a progressive Democratic nominee for NYC mayor, poses a potential risk to her Jewish voter su...
15 Sep 2025
Forward Amid terror in Jerusalem, a cab driver's brave gesture showcased the Israel I've always loved 13 Sep 2025
In a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of compassion amid crisis, Aviya Kushner reflects on a viral video of a Jerusalem cab driver who risked his li...
13 Sep 2025
Forward Everyone thought I was crazy for majoring in religious studies. Here’s why it matters now more than ever. 12 Sep 2025
Mira Fox reflects on choosing religious studies as a college major, a decision that met skepticism from her secular Jewish family concerned about practicalit...
12 Sep 2025
Forward Charlie Kirk kept a ‘Jewish Sabbath.’ What did he mean by that? 12 Sep 2025
Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative group Turning Point USA, who was killed in 2025, expressed a complex relationship with Jewish customs and the idea ...
12 Sep 2025
Forward 'A long record of failure': Is it time to put the two-state solution to rest? 12 Sep 2025
Nora Berman discusses the book "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" by Hussein Agha and Robert Malley, which critiques the United States' mediation role in the Israeli-Pa...
12 Sep 2025
Forward This Jewish comedy was the summer's sleeper hit — and you've probably never heard of it 12 Sep 2025
In a challenging landscape for theaters dominated by streaming options, the Jewish dark comedy "Bad Shabbos" has emerged as a major success story, grossing o...
12 Sep 2025
Forward A Jewish clothing brand is making Charlie Kirk yarmulkes 12 Sep 2025
Following the untimely death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Jewish clothing brand JDRIP has launched a Charlie Kirk Memorial Kippah as a tribute to h...
12 Sep 2025
Forward He showed Americans the visceral horrors of the Third Reich — what would he think of Trump's US? 11 Sep 2025
Revisiting William L. Shirer's experiences in Nazi Germany, this article draws parallels between the totalitarian tendencies Shirer observed and contemporary...
11 Sep 2025
Forward Why Nazi comparisons triggered Trump after Charlie Kirk’s assassination 11 Sep 2025
Jacob Kornbluh examines President Donald Trump's controversial reactions to accusations of nazi affiliations following the assassination of conservative acti...
11 Sep 2025
Forward Israel is being blamed for Charlie Kirk’s death. Here’s what that conspiracy theory says about the far right’s divide 11 Sep 2025
The murder of Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, has ignited a conspiracy theory among certain far-right circles that Israel was responsible fo...
11 Sep 2025
Forward Forty years later, we need 'The Golden Girls' now more than ever 11 Sep 2025
"The Golden Girls" remains a beloved TV show 40 years after its debut for its refreshing portrayal of older women and its Jewish sensibility, despite Jewish ...
11 Sep 2025
Forward Who was Horst Wessel, and why are people comparing Charlie Kirk to him? 11 Sep 2025
Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, parallels have been drawn between him and Horst Wessel, a Nazi martyr used by Hitler to ga...
11 Sep 2025
Forward Westchester suburb reverses decision to ban Tashlich from public park – after allowing Easter ‘egg hunt’ 11 Sep 2025
In a significant reversal, the Mount Kisco Recreation Commission in Westchester County has allowed Chabad of Bedford to hold a Tashlich ceremony at Leonard P...
11 Sep 2025
Forward Bella Bryks Klein promoted Yiddish to people of all ages 11 Sep 2025
Bella Bryks Klein was a pivotal figure in promoting Yiddish culture, bridging generations with her passion for the language and its heritage. As the director...
11 Sep 2025
Forward Spirituality or intellectualism? An age-old High Holiday debate 11 Sep 2025
The High Holidays prompt an ongoing debate between spirituality and intellectualism within Jewish communities. This tension, reflecting historical figures li...
11 Sep 2025
Forward Charlie Kirk and Alan Berg: 2 murders, 41 years apart, show the painful perils of polarization 11 Sep 2025
The murders of Charlie Kirk in 2025 and Alan Berg in 1984 have exposed the dangerous extremes of political polarization, posing threats to free expression an...
11 Sep 2025
Forward Is the true Zionist ideal blind support of Israel, or loving criticism? 10 Sep 2025
The article argues that true Zionism encompasses both love for Israel and the right to critique its government's actions, drawing parallels to Baldwin's view...
10 Sep 2025
Forward ‘Murdered for speaking truth’: Netanyahu and US Jewish leaders mourn Charlie Kirk 10 Sep 2025
The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, has caused a significant stir among Israeli and American Jewish leaders. Israeli P...
10 Sep 2025
Forward How Carole King moved the earth 10 Sep 2025
Jane Eisner's new biography, "Carole King: She Made the Earth Move," explores the enduring legacy of the singer-songwriter as a cultural icon. Starting from ...
10 Sep 2025
Forward How Mark Volman and The Turtles shaped the music industry 10 Sep 2025
Mark Volman, co-founder of The Turtles, significantly influenced the music industry through his iconic band and its popular Happy Together tours, despite bat...
10 Sep 2025
Forward How viral clips of antisemitism splinter our shared reality 10 Sep 2025
Viral clips of antisemitism, such as the recent subway incident involving a man and two Jewish women in New York, are contributing to fragmented perceptions ...
10 Sep 2025
Forward Can a park refuse a Rosh Hashanah event — after hosting an April 'egg hunt'? 10 Sep 2025
The Chabad of Bedford faces a denied permit for their annual Rosh Hashanah Tashlich ceremony at Leonard Park due to claims of a 1941 deed prohibiting religio...
10 Sep 2025
Forward Israel's strike in Qatar: An audacious bid for victory, or just another foolhardy provocation? 9 Sep 2025
Israel's recent airstrike in Doha, Qatar, aiming at the senior Hamas leadership, signifies either a bold strategic maneuver or a potentially reckless act esc...
9 Sep 2025
Forward NYC voters say Mamdani best addressed the Israel-Palestinian conflict, poll shows 9 Sep 2025
In the New York City mayoral race, candidate Zohran Mamdani, known for his strident criticism of Israel, is favored by voters as having the best approach to ...
9 Sep 2025
Forward Kafka and Chicago taught him to love literature, Rodney Dangerfield taught him how to live it 9 Sep 2025
Jason Diamond, a journalist and author, brings his wit and cultural insights into his debut novel, "Kaplan's Plot." Set between present-day Chicago and early...
9 Sep 2025
Forward A new kaffiyeh policy is designed to help divided Jews pray together. Is this the Jewish future? 9 Sep 2025
Minyan Atara, an independent prayer group in Brooklyn, has implemented a new policy disallowing the wearing of kaffiyehs to maintain communal harmony. This m...
9 Sep 2025
Forward Sen. Gillibrand: ‘Globalize the intifada’ means ‘destroy Jews’ and ‘end Israel’ 9 Sep 2025
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York expressed strong criticism of certain rhetoric and slogans used by Democrats concerning Israel and Palestinian rights,...
9 Sep 2025
Forward Gael Garcia Bernal, Ilana Glazer, Ayo Edebiri among Hollywood A-listers pledging to boycott Israeli film institutions 8 Sep 2025
In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and in a stated protest against perceived genocide and apartheid practices by Israel, a group of prominent actors...
8 Sep 2025
Forward Will Jack Schlossberg’s Jewish roots help him in bid for Nadler’s seat? 8 Sep 2025
Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, has begun an exploratory committee to replace Congressman Jerry Nadler, drawing attention due to his Jewish identity, despi...
8 Sep 2025
Forward ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ shows the impossibility of providing aid in Gaza. But will it lead to real change? 8 Sep 2025
"The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film by Kaouther Ben Hania, dramatizes the tragic death of a young Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, during the 2024 Israeli invasio...
8 Sep 2025
Forward Ahead of mayoral election, Brooklyn synagogue demands voter registration to attend High Holiday services 8 Sep 2025
Congregation Shaare Zion, a prominent Orthodox synagogue in Brooklyn's Syrian-Jewish community, is requiring congregants to show proof of voter registration ...
8 Sep 2025
Forward Is the Jerusalem terror attack the start of a third intifada? Not so fast 8 Sep 2025
Dan Perry explores the aftermath of a deadly terror attack in Jerusalem, questioning whether this signals a new intifada. While similar upticks in violence h...
8 Sep 2025
Forward The surprising thing I learned about my tough-as-nails Bubby 8 Sep 2025
Lisa Mayer reflects on the life and character of her grandmother, Rebbetzin Weintraub, unveiling her surprising romantic past. Despite being a formidable and...
8 Sep 2025