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Forward City moves to end license for organizers of community garden who required members to oppose Zionism 15 May 2025
The Sunset Community Garden in Queens, known for requiring members to oppose Zionism as part of their membership values, faces license termination from the N...
15 May 2025
Forward Trump just granted asylum to a man who posted ‘Jews are dangerous’ 14 May 2025
Charl Kleinhaus, a South African farmer granted asylum in the U.S. under President Trump's policy aiding white South Africans, has reportedly shared antisemi...
14 May 2025
Forward Tidbits: 9 Jews try to smuggle sacrificial goat onto Temple Mount 14 May 2025
A group of nine Jewish individuals attempted to smuggle a goat onto the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, presumably for the purpose of performing a sacrificial rit...
14 May 2025
Forward ‘A Shonda’: Eric Adams and Brad Lander trade blows in bitter feud over antisemitism in NYC mayoral race 14 May 2025
The article details a political feud between NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Comptroller Brad Lander over their approaches to combating rising antisemitism. Adams i...
14 May 2025
Forward South Africa’s chief rabbi supports Donald Trump — but says his refugee program for Afrikaners is a ‘mistake’ 14 May 2025
South Africa's Chief Rabbi, Warren Goldstein, initially supported President Donald Trump for his pro-Israel stance and criticism of the South African governm...
14 May 2025
Forward 'All my homies hate paintball Nazis': Antisemitism scandal tears through paintball community 14 May 2025
The paintball community, typically focused on tactical discussions, was recently struck by controversy when world champion Marcello Margott featured a paintb...
14 May 2025
Forward The towering Jewish critic who taught me to grok art and hate Picasso 14 May 2025
In a reflective piece, Jessica Seigel recounts her connections to the influential Marxist art critic Max Kozloff, whose recent memorial in April 2025 unveile...
14 May 2025
Forward Re 'photo of bubbe when Jewish stores still had Yiddish signs' 14 May 2025
The Forverts staff highlight community engagement and insight inspired by Jennifer A. Stern's article featuring a nostalgic family photo when Jewish stores b...
14 May 2025
Forward ‘Regrettable’ pro-Israel tweets land Florida hockey exec in penalty box 14 May 2025
Doug Cifu, minority owner and vice chairman of the Florida Panthers, has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL after engaging in a heated Twitter exchange w...
14 May 2025
Forward As rivals talk antisemitism, this NYC mayoral candidate pitches a bread and butter appeal to Orthodox voters 13 May 2025
Zellnor Myrie, a New York City mayoral candidate, seeks to gain support from Orthodox Jewish voters by prioritizing community-centric issues like affordable ...
13 May 2025
Forward The staggering hypocrisy behind Trump's deal to free the last living American hostage 13 May 2025
The article critiques President Donald Trump's administration for its contradictory actions related to Israel and Palestinians. While Trump's team successful...
13 May 2025
Forward Though sworn enemies, Hamas and Donald Trump seem to share a common language 13 May 2025
Aviya Kushner explores the parallels in rhetoric used by Donald Trump and the late Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar regarding sacrifice for perceived greater gains....
13 May 2025
Forward The woman who saved stolen Jewish art — and the writer who is finally telling her story 13 May 2025
Michelle Young's narrative non-fiction book, "The Art Spy," delves into the life of Rose Valland, an unsung WWII resistance hero who risked everything to sav...
13 May 2025
Forward Trump’s Qatari jet gift sparks rare Jewish MAGA backlash 13 May 2025
Former President Donald Trump's decision to accept a $400 million aircraft gift from Qatar has sparked an unexpected backlash from notable Jewish supporters ...
13 May 2025
Forward In Edan Alexander’s hometown in New Jersey, months of fear and anguish give way to joy and relief 12 May 2025
In Tenafly, New Jersey—a town teeming with Israeli influence—the release of Edan Alexander from Hamas captivity after 580 days sparked a wave of jubilation a...
12 May 2025
Forward What’s next for suspended student who posted ‘F--- the Jews’ video? An alt-right media tour 12 May 2025
Mo Khan, a Temple University student suspended for posting antisemitic content, has embarked on a media tour of alt-right platforms in an effort to defend hi...
12 May 2025
Forward Despite Netanyahu, Edan Alexander is finally free 12 May 2025
Edan Alexander, a 20-year-old Israeli-American held captive for 584 days by Hamas, has been freed following direct negotiations by former President Donald Tr...
12 May 2025
Forward A judge just released another pro-Palestinian activist. Here's why that's good for the Jews 12 May 2025
The release of pro-Palestinian activist Rmeysa Öztürk by a Vermont judge has broader implications for American democracy and Jewish interests, argues Rob Esh...
12 May 2025
Forward Is Pope Leo Jewish? Ask his distant cousins — like me 12 May 2025
Robin Washington uncovers surprising connections between himself and Pope Leo XIV, suggesting a distant family relation through Jewish and Creole lines. The ...
12 May 2025
Forward ‘New Jersey tough’: Gov. Phil Murphy on released Hamas hostage Edan Alexander, a Tenafly native 12 May 2025
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey expressed joy over the release of Edan Alexander, a local IDF soldier captured by Hamas and held for 584 days. Alexander's...
12 May 2025
Forward How Yiddish found a home In Sweden (online lecture in Yiddish) 12 May 2025
Sweden uniquely supports Yiddish as an official minority language, which has led to a flourishing of Yiddish culture within the country. With governmental ba...
12 May 2025
Forward Hamas releases Edan Alexander, last living American hostage, to Red Cross 12 May 2025
After 584 days of captivity, Hamas released Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli soldier, back to Israel under a deal with the United States. This event marks...
12 May 2025
Forward Hamas and Trump say Edan Alexander to be freed from Gaza after US negotiates release 11 May 2025
Edan Alexander, the only U.S. citizen among the remaining living hostages in Gaza, is set to be freed after negotiations by the Trump administration. This de...
11 May 2025
Forward Should Diaspora Jews be buried in Israel? A rabbi responds 11 May 2025
Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on the profound decision of whether Diaspora Jews should be buried in Israel. He explores this topic through personal experience,...
11 May 2025
Forward Is this heaven or is it New Jersey? 9 innings of the Jewish-American pastime 11 May 2025
Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman reflects on a leisurely afternoon at a Montclair, NJ baseball field, where he, an Orthodox Jew, participates in an impromptu ga...
11 May 2025
Forward How one Jewish woman fought the Nazis — and helped found a new Italian republic 10 May 2025
Teresa Mattei, a young woman with Jewish maternal roots, emerged as a formidable figure in the Italian Resistance during World War II. Despite the risks pose...
10 May 2025
Forward It looks like Israel totally underestimated Trump 10 May 2025
Israeli officials are coming to the realization that President Donald Trump may be tougher to handle than they initially thought. Trump's previous administra...
10 May 2025
Forward Betar 'almost exclusively triggered' UMass student detention, judge says 9 May 2025
A federal judge has ordered the release of Efe Ercelik, a former UMass Amherst student arrested in 2023 for assaulting a Jewish student during a rally. The d...
9 May 2025
Forward Everything you need to know about every Pope Leo — even the antisemitic Leo and the one with the elephant 9 May 2025
The current Pope, Leo XIV, has adopted one of the most common papal names, leaving many wondering what direction his papacy will take, given the complex hist...
9 May 2025
Forward A pocket guide to the Jewish grandmothers of Mexico 9 May 2025
David Calderon Zonana's Pocket Abuelitas project is a heartfelt celebration of Mexican Jewish grandmothers, capturing diverse cultural heritages through inti...
9 May 2025
Forward I supported Israel's actions in Gaza in October 2023 — not anymore 9 May 2025
Jay Michaelson reflects on his evolving stance towards Israel's military actions in Gaza since October 2023. Initially a defender, Michaelson is now critical...
9 May 2025
Forward This week proved it: Trump's approach to antisemitism at Columbia is horribly ineffective 9 May 2025
Events at Columbia University highlight the inefficacy of the Trump administration's approach to combating antisemitism on college campuses, revealing it as ...
9 May 2025
Forward Concert honoring Yiddish writer and editor Boris Sandler 9 May 2025
A concert was held in honor of Boris Sandler, a distinguished Yiddish writer and editor, recognizing his significant contributions to Yiddish literature. San...
9 May 2025
Forward Trump’s new pick for surgeon general blames the Nazis for pesticides on our food 8 May 2025
Casey Means, President Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, has controversially linked modern pesticide use to Nazi Germany, stating that chemicals developed...
8 May 2025
Forward Jewish feud over Trump escalates with open letter in The New York Times 8 May 2025
An open letter by over three dozen former Jewish leaders was published in The New York Times, criticizing current Jewish organizational leaders for insuffici...
8 May 2025
Forward First American pope, Leo XIV, studied under a leader in Jewish-Catholic relations 8 May 2025
The newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has roots in Jewish-Catholic relations, having studied under Rev. John T. Pawlikowski, a pi...
8 May 2025
Forward Can a man convert to Judaism without being circumcised? 8 May 2025
While circumcision is traditionally required for male converts to Judaism, exceptions exist. Reform Rabbi Rachael Bregman and Rabbi Barbara Aiello in Italy s...
8 May 2025
Forward NASA finally stopped honoring a Nazi scientist. Why did it take so long? 8 May 2025
NASA has finally taken steps to acknowledge the problematic legacy of Kurt H. Debus, its former Kennedy Space Center director who had affiliations with the N...
8 May 2025
Forward VIDEO: Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin greets the Messiah 8 May 2025
An intriguing video by Forverts features Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin purportedly meeting the Messiah, blending historical significance with modern-day intrigue. ...
8 May 2025
Forward On a clever new show, a female rabbi makes Judaism modern 8 May 2025
Reformed, a new French comedy on HBO Max, follows La Schmoll, a female rabbi inspired by Delphine Horvilleur, as she navigates the complexities of Judaism an...
8 May 2025
Forward What do we really mean by ‘campus antisemitism’? Harvard explains 8 May 2025
In the ongoing debate about campus antisemitism, a recent report from Harvard's antisemitism task force has sparked conversation by suggesting that social al...
8 May 2025
Forward What do we really mean by ‘campus antisemitism’? Harvard explains 8 May 2025
In addressing the complexities of campus antisemitism, a Harvard task force report highlights the social alienation Jewish students face due to their real or...
8 May 2025
Forward What do we really mean by ‘campus antisemitism’? Harvard explains 8 May 2025
Campus antisemitism is often framed as a complex issue involving both political disagreements over Israel and more subtle forms of social alienation among Je...
8 May 2025
Forward Trump pulls nomination of Ed Martin, the DC prosecutor under fire for ties to Nazi sympathizer 8 May 2025
President Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of Ed Martin for U.S. Attorney for D.C. after revelations about Martin's troubling associations and comments. ...
8 May 2025
Forward Brad Lander woos Jewish voters in NYC mayoral race with Talmud and Hebrew 8 May 2025
Brad Lander, a Jewish candidate in New York City's mayoral race, is appealing to Jewish voters through Talmudic and Yiddish references, positioning himself a...
8 May 2025
Forward 80 years after Germany surrendered, we're still learning the real lessons of World War II 8 May 2025
Eighty years after the end of World War II, the lessons of the conflict continue to resonate, illustrating both the horrific depths of human violence and the...
8 May 2025
Forward How a Holocaust denier turned antisemitism into a cryptocoin 7 May 2025
A Holocaust denier, Stew Peters, has created an antisemitic cryptocurrency called $JPROOF, marketed as a means to "protect" against Jewish financial control....
7 May 2025
Forward Dozens of arrests reported as NYPD removes pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied Columbia library 7 May 2025
In May 2025, Columbia University witnessed a significant protest by a pro-Palestinian student group, Columbia University Apartheid Divest, who occupied Butle...
7 May 2025
Forward Temple suspends second student involved in ‘F--- the Jews’ sign 7 May 2025
Temple University has suspended a second student involved in displaying a sign with the phrase "F--- the Jews" at a Philadelphia bar owned by Dave Portnoy. T...
7 May 2025
Forward Haverford president draws fire in latest GOP hearing over campus antisemitism 7 May 2025
At a House Education Committee hearing, Haverford College President Wendy Raymond was criticized by Republican lawmakers for not adequately handling antisemi...
7 May 2025