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Forward Critics slammed Harvard's antisemitism czar for his new book. He says he's been misunderstood 6 Feb
Harvard professor Derek Penslar faced criticism for his book "Zionism: An Emotional State," which explores the emotions that have influenced Zionist thought ...
6 Feb
Forward House and Senate are rushing competing Israel aid packages to the floor 6 Feb
The House and Senate are rushing competing aid packages for Israel to the floor, with votes expected as soon as this week. The question is whether the bills ...
6 Feb
Forward 'An impact on the world': Brown University hunger strikers, one Jewish and one Palestinian, on their war protest 5 Feb
Nineteen Brown University students, including a Jewish student and a Palestinian student, are currently on a hunger strike to protest the university's polici...
5 Feb
Forward Biden’s Israeli-Palestinian peace plan is our best hope. Here's why 5 Feb
This article discusses President Joe Biden's Middle East peace plan and argues that its success depends on winning the hearts and minds of Palestinians, Isra...
5 Feb
Forward 19 Brown University students launch hunger strike over Gaza 5 Feb
A group of 19 Brown University students, including Palestinian, Jewish, Black, and Native Hawaiian students, have started a hunger strike in an effort to pre...
5 Feb
Forward The 1939 Yiddish melodrama ‘Mothers of Today’ is silly but fun 5 Feb
The 1939 Yiddish film "Mothers of Today" depicts the clash between old-world values and modernity through the characters of Mrs. Valdman, a traditional neigh...
5 Feb
Forward ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ revives the most authentic video of Bob Dylan ever 5 Feb
In the Netflix documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop," a previously unseen video of Bob Dylan recording his solo part for the charity single "We Are the Wor...
5 Feb
Forward After Art Green sexual misconduct revelations, his students and followers reckon with the fallout 5 Feb
The Hebrew College community is grappling with the aftermath of the revelations of sexual misconduct by Rabbi Arthur Green, the ousted founder of its rabbini...
5 Feb
Forward Months into the war, young Israelis take on new emotions and new responsibilities 5 Feb
In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 terror attack, Israeli youth are finding new emotions and responsibilities in their lives. Shira Rosenak, a youth coordinator ...
5 Feb
Forward In Puerto Rico, memories of a forgotten terror attack loom over the present 5 Feb
The article discusses the juxtaposition of the Holocaust Memorial and the Lod Massacre Memorial in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The former memorializes the Holocau...
5 Feb
Forward When Carl Weathers dedicated a Torah scroll with Jerry Stiller 5 Feb
Carl Weathers, the late football player turned actor, had a memorable and meaningful role in the TV show "In the Heat of the Night." In a 1994 episode titled...
5 Feb
Forward Annie Lennox calls for a cease-fire in Gaza during Grammys performance 5 Feb
Annie Lennox made a statement for a ceasefire in Gaza during her performance at the Grammys, advocating for peace. Lennox, known for her activism, has critic...
5 Feb
Forward House Democrats open to supporting GOP’s stand-alone Israel aid bill 4 Feb
House Democrats are considering whether or not to support a stand-alone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill has ...
4 Feb
Forward ‘Clear violation of our policies’: Jewish nonprofit workers face pushback calling for Gaza cease-fire 2 Feb
Workers at Jewish nonprofits and synagogues who signed a letter calling for a cease-fire in Israel and Gaza have faced pushback from some employers, who pres...
2 Feb
Forward I left the US fearing antisemitism under Trump. Oct. 7 has me rethinking my place in Canada, too. 2 Feb
The author, an American Jew, initially left the US due to rising antisemitism under Trump and moved to Canada. However, he soon discovered that Canada has it...
2 Feb
Forward 'One of those moments in Jewish history': 10 days as a wartime volunteer in Israel 2 Feb
This article discusses the experiences of the author, who volunteered for 10 days in Israel during a time of conflict. Many Jewish organizations and individu...
2 Feb
Forward 'Never has peace seemed so necessary and impossible' — Eva Illouz on the horrors of Oct. 7 and its aftermath 2 Feb
Eva Illouz, a renowned sociologist, discusses the profound impact of the Hamas massacre in Israel and the subsequent military response. Illouz shares her ini...
2 Feb
Forward What's really behind the sanctions on Israeli settlers and UNRWA 2 Feb
The recent actions by the Biden administration to suspend funding for UNRWA, the Palestinian refugee agency, and impose sanctions on violent Israeli settlers...
2 Feb
Forward UNRWA must be phased out. But right now, Israel's interests depend on it 2 Feb
A recent intelligence report has alleged that 12 UNRWA employees were involved in an attack, prompting nine Western nations to suspend their funding to the a...
2 Feb
Forward How Arnold Schoenberg leapt into the future and created a new musical form 2 Feb
The upcoming performance of Arnold Schoenberg's song cycle, "15 Poems from the Book of the Hanging Garden," highlights the composer's innovation and emotiona...
2 Feb
Forward A different campus story: Jewish-Palestinian cooperation 2 Feb
Atidna International is a student organization at the University of Texas founded by Jewish and Palestinian American students Elijah Kahlenberg and Jadd Hash...
2 Feb
Forward The oral history of ‘Palestinian Chicken,’ Larry David's favorite episode of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' 2 Feb
The episode "Palestinian Chicken" from Larry David's show "Curb Your Enthusiasm" has become one of the show's most beloved episodes. It tells the story of a ...
2 Feb
Forward BDS has shown its true face in boycotting Standing Together 1 Feb
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement recently called for a boycott of Standing Together, an Israeli nonprofit that promotes progressive caus...
1 Feb
Forward A new Israeli ad makes Gaza look like a Mediterranean paradise — what's the goal? 1 Feb
A recent Israeli ad featured on Hulu portrays an idealized version of Gaza with images of a Mediterranean paradise, highlighting aspects like DJs, hotels, an...
1 Feb
Forward Analysis: 4 things to know about Biden's sanctions of West Bank settlers 1 Feb
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank who have engaged in violence against Pale...
1 Feb
Forward This under-the-radar Westchester charity manages funding for hardline pro-Palestinian groups 1 Feb
The Westchester Peoples Action Coalition Foundation (Wespac), a small nonprofit based in Westchester, New York, is revealed to be the financial linchpin for ...
1 Feb
Forward TikTok’s pro-Israel investors face conundrum as platform is blamed for fueling antisemitism 1 Feb
Investor Arthur Dantchik, known for his donations to Jewish and Israel causes, faces scrutiny for his ownership stake in TikTok through Susquehanna Internati...
1 Feb
Forward ‘An incredibly volatile time’: From Iran to Yemen, how the Israel-Hamas war is sparking violence across the Middle East 1 Feb
The Israel-Hamas conflict, which started in Gaza, has had far-reaching consequences throughout the Middle East. Iran has become centrally involved, supportin...
1 Feb
Forward Only in LA: DSA councilmember who called for ceasefire wins pro-Israel backing, riling left-wing supporters 1 Feb
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman faced backlash from members of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after seeking the ...
1 Feb
Forward I started learning Hebrew for my father. I became obsessed with it after Oct. 7 31 Jan
The author reflects on their journey of learning Hebrew and the significance it holds for their Jewish identity. They push back against the notion that Yiddi...
31 Jan
Forward Why did one of the best cookbooks of 2023 go unnoticed? Hint: It’s Israeli. 31 Jan
The Eucalyptus Cookbook, created by Israeli chef Moshe Basson, has gone relatively unnoticed due to the lack of media attention and contentious political cli...
31 Jan
Forward Why did one of the best cookbooks of 2023 go unnoticed? Hint: It’s Israeli. 31 Jan
Israeli chef Moshe Basson's cookbook, "The Eucalyptus Cookbook," showcasing recipes from his renowned Jerusalem restaurant, Eucalyptus, went unnoticed despit...
31 Jan
Forward UNRWA is just one symptom of the UN's institutional rot 31 Jan
The article highlights the problem of institutional rot within the United Nations (UN), focusing on the recent firing of UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) e...
31 Jan
Forward Court says Florida university officials are not going to shut down Students for Justice in Palestine 31 Jan
A federal court has declined to intervene in a lawsuit brought by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) against the University of Florida, which threatened...
31 Jan
Forward Reform movement unveils new logos and ‘artistic, abstract’ branding 31 Jan
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) has unveiled new logos and visual branding as part of a rebranding effort following its 150th anniversary. The previous lo...
31 Jan
Forward The 18 most Jewish episodes of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ 31 Jan
In the TV series "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David's character has embodied various aspects of Jewish identity and humor over 11 seasons, creating quintess...
31 Jan
Forward For God and country: War reignites fringe movement to resettle Gaza 31 Jan
A fringe movement of religious Israelis is advocating for the resettlement of Gaza as a strategic and biblical imperative, aiming to prevent future attacks b...
31 Jan
Forward Evan Gershkovich’s pretrial detention extended through late March, one year after his arrest 30 Jan
Moscow court extended Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's pretrial detention until late March, marking a year since his arrest on espionage charg...
30 Jan
Forward 5 things to know about UNRWA, whose sole mission is to aid Palestinians 30 Jan
UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, has a unique mission of serving Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Le...
30 Jan
Forward With Gazans starving and freezing, the US withholding funds from UNRWA is unconscionable 30 Jan
The United States and other countries withholding funds from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) for humanitarian aid i...
30 Jan
Forward Why a Jewish artist thinks his exhibit's cancellation is evidence of censorship and antisemitism 30 Jan
Artist Phillip Schwartz's exhibit, "Shoah: A Meditation on The Holocaust," was set to be displayed at Hudson Hall, a well-known arts center in Hudson, New Yo...
30 Jan
Forward Magnificent new Judaica gallery at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts 30 Jan
The new Judaica gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston showcases exquisite objects reflecting Jewish resilience and dedication to beauty across contine...
30 Jan
Forward My grandchild, the light of my life (poem) 30 Jan
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30 Jan
Forward Lyft lets go of driver who allegedly assaulted a DC rabbi and Chabad scion 30 Jan
Lyft has fired a driver who allegedly assaulted a member of a prominent Chabad rabbinical family in Washington, D.C. Rabbi Menachem Shemtov ordered a Lyft an...
30 Jan
Forward Why this Palestinian restaurant hosted Shabbat for the neighborhood 29 Jan
The owners of Ayat, a Palestinian restaurant chain in New York City, faced backlash and even death threats for their opposition to Israel's invasion of Gaza....
29 Jan
Forward Both sides claimed ICJ ruling as a victory 29 Jan
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently issued a ruling on South Africa's case alleging that Israel is carrying out a genocide against Palestinians...
29 Jan
Forward A beloved rabbi committed sexual misconduct. Here's why the reckoning needs to be public 29 Jan
Rabbi Art Green, the founding dean of Hebrew College's rabbinical school, has been forced into retirement and barred from campus due to inappropriate behavio...
29 Jan
Forward We must continue to support Israel’s war — and honestly grapple with tough questions from critics 29 Jan
The author reflects on his initial support for Israel's war in Gaza and grapples with the tough questions raised by critics. He cites the late Israeli author...
29 Jan
Forward Suspect arrested for violent threats against Massachusetts synagogues 29 Jan
John Riordan, a 59-year-old man, has been arrested for threatening a Massachusetts synagogue. In a voicemail left at Congregation Agudas Achim, Riordan made ...
29 Jan
Forward Man arrested after brandishing knife at kosher supermarket in Golders Green, London 29 Jan
A man was arrested after brandishing a knife at a kosher supermarket in Golders Green, London. The attacker demanded to know whether the owners of the superm...
29 Jan