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Austin Albanese shares his transformative experiences working with a chevra kadisha, a traditional Jewish burial society, which played a pivotal role in his ...

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, has voiced his intention to support the city's permanent divestment from Israel Bonds, aligning...

Peter Sellers, the iconic English comedian born in 1925, had a complicated relationship with his Jewish identity. Though his Jewishness was often ambiguous o...

Democratic socialists Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani united at the NYC Labor Day Parade, showcasing a shared commitment to progressive causes like income ...

Jimmy Donaldson, known as the YouTuber MrBeast, has reinvented philanthropy by integrating it into viral content aimed largely at Gen Z audiences. With the g...

Reflecting on the complexity of preserving history in the face of ongoing discrimination, Olivia Haynie draws parallels between Confederate monuments and Naz...

Agnieszka Holland's biopic "Franz," premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, explores the life and legacy of Franz Kafka. The film employs styl...

Exploring Elie Wiesel's life, the documentary "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire" delves into his transformation from a Holocaust survivor to a global moral icon. Th...

Micah Lasher, a prominent figure in New York's Jewish political landscape, appears to be the frontrunner to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler in Congress following N...

Laura Poitras' documentary "Cover-Up" explores the investigative career of Seymour Hersh, the Pulitzer-winning journalist recognized for exposing significant...

Northwestern University President Michael Schill, a Jewish descendant of Holocaust survivors, has announced his resignation amidst intense scrutiny and press...

Sruli Fruchter argues that pro-Israel Jews need to distance themselves from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose political strategies have intertwined hi...

Elias Rodriguez, accused of shooting two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum in May, pled not guilty in a court hearing. The case has...

A federal judge, Allison Burroughs, issued a landmark ruling that the Trump administration's decision to freeze over $2.6 billion in federal funding to Harva...

Comme Il Faut, an Israeli fashion brand, launched a social media campaign featuring Israeli chefs and restaurateurs, protesting the alleged starvation of civ...

Joe Sanberg, a former rising star in the Democratic party and co-founder of the green energy company Aspiration, has become the central figure in an NBA scan...

Amidst a federal anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) campaign led by the Trump administration, Columbia University faces a unique stipulation—while D...

Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Austin Butler star in Darren Aronofsky's film "Caught Stealing," which features a unique portrayal of Yiddish-speaking...

Sara E. Brown critically examines the International Association of Genocide Scholars' (IAGS) controversial resolution that declares Israel's actions in Gaza ...

Jon Polin reflects on the intersection of personal mourning and national hope in this poignant piece. Following the death of his son, Hersh, in Gaza, Polin s...

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...