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Forward Epstein and Iran are an antisemitism mega-crisis. Here's what Jewish organizations should do about it.  16 Apr
In 2026, the release of the Epstein Files and the controversial U.S.-Israel lobbying leading to conflict with Iran have exacerbated antisemitic sentiments gl...
16 Apr
Forward As Ohio again tries to block Hebrew Union College's restructuring, a new rabbinical school emerges in Cincinnati 15 Apr
The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati is facing a second lawsuit from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, who seeks to prevent the...
15 Apr
Forward Orthodox groups ask Supreme Court to hear case of Ohio man barred from hosting home prayer services 15 Apr
Orthodox Jewish groups are pushing for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case of Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew in University Heights, Ohio, who was barred f...
15 Apr
Forward Far-right Polish lawmaker draws outrage after calling Israel the ‘new Third Reich’ 15 Apr
Konrad Berkowicz, a far-right Polish lawmaker, incited outrage by presenting a distorted Israeli flag featuring a swastika and labeling Israel as the "new Th...
15 Apr
Forward A pioneering Reform synagogue makes way for a booming Iranian Jewish community 15 Apr
Temple Beth-El, a historic Reform synagogue in Great Neck, New York, is downsizing due to shrinking membership amidst a demographic shift towards a growing I...
15 Apr
Forward Hochul pushes 25-foot buffer around New York houses of worship as Mamdani wavers on local bills 15 Apr
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has proposed a plan to institute a 25-foot buffer zone around houses of worship in the state to enhance safety, particularl...
15 Apr
Forward A farewell to Hampshire College, site of my Yiddish awakening 15 Apr
Chana Pollack reflects on her transformative experiences at Hampshire College, where her Yiddish journey began. As an undergraduate, she immersed herself in ...
15 Apr
Forward JD Vance heckled over Middle East policy at conservative event 15 Apr
Vice President JD Vance faced protests from antiwar hecklers during a Turning Point USA event, reflecting tensions among young Republicans over U.S. Middle E...
15 Apr
Forward Jewish food writer Joan Nathan knew her relative became a Catholic martyr. A search reveals the rest of his Holocaust history. 14 Apr
Joan Nathan, renowned as a Jewish food writer, recently delved into her family's Holocaust history through the Center for Jewish History's 'Histories and Mys...
14 Apr
Forward Phasing out US subsidies for Israel's military will strengthen our alliance — not end it 14 Apr
Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder of J Street, argues for phasing out U.S. military subsidies to Israel, asserting that this would strengthen, rather than weaken, the ...
14 Apr
Forward Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds 14 Apr
A survey released by the liberal pro-Israel group J Street shows that a majority of American Jews oppose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)...
14 Apr
Forward Hampshire College closure reverberates for alumni who treasured a Yiddishist hub 14 Apr
Hampshire College, renowned for its alternative education model and significant contributions to the Yiddish revival movement in the U.S., is set to close by...
14 Apr
Forward Forverts podcast episode 12: Languages 14 Apr
The Forverts podcast episode 12, titled "Languages," features Rukhl Schaechter delving into the richness of linguistic diversity within the Jewish community,...
14 Apr
Forward A chance for the descendants of Holocaust victims to reclaim a piece of the past 14 Apr
The article details the efforts of the Center for Jewish History’s initiative, Histories and Mysteries, which helps descendants of Holocaust victims, like Bo...
14 Apr
Forward Jews and other minorities face similar levels of campus hostility, Brandeis survey finds 14 Apr
A Brandeis University survey has revealed that Jewish students on college campuses in the United States experience similar levels of discrimination as other ...
14 Apr
Forward VIDEO: ’Love was there too:’ A Yom Hashoah commemoration in Yiddish 14 Apr
This Yom Hashoah, Yiddishpiel commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day with a distinctive touch by hosting an event entirely in Yiddish. The program highlighte...
14 Apr
Forward In Elie Wiesel's latter years, he and I discussed the effects of the Holocaust. Those conversations are now an opera. 14 Apr
Howard Reich, a longtime music critic for the Chicago Tribune, reflects on his unexpected relationship with Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, which began when ...
14 Apr
Forward J Street says Israel should fund its own defense 14 Apr
J Street, a progressive pro-Israel advocacy group, is calling for a reevaluation of U.S. military aid to Israel, advocating for an end to direct financial su...
14 Apr
Forward Deni Avdija might not win Most Improved Player. But he can achieve something greater. 14 Apr
Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija, a standout for the Portland Trail Blazers, has shown phenomenal improvement in his sixth season, elevating his scoring average ...
14 Apr
Forward Israelis have no idea where the Iran war is going. But they know it’s part of Netanyahu’s campaign 13 Apr
In the aftermath of a recent murky ceasefire with Iran, Israelis are left in a state of confusion and strategic paralysis, unlike the decisive outcomes they ...
13 Apr
Forward US funding for Israel's Iron Dome air defense system used to enjoy bipartisan support. Not anymore. 13 Apr
As U.S. political dynamics shift, funding for Israel's Iron Dome system, traditionally enjoying bipartisan support, faces growing opposition from progressive...
13 Apr
Forward Dublin's National Concert Hall scraps fundraiser for Israeli emergency service, igniting outcry 13 Apr
The National Concert Hall in Dublin has faced criticism after cancelling a fundraiser for Israel's emergency medical service, Magen David Adom (MDA). Origina...
13 Apr
Forward Pro-Palestinian activists are banned from Buchenwald, where survivors vowed to fight for peace 13 Apr
The article examines the controversy at the Buchenwald concentration camp site, where pro-Palestinian activists from Kufiyas in Buchenwald were banned from h...
13 Apr
Forward My father was in the Hungarian resistance. Orbán's defeat reminds us why it mattered 13 Apr
Jonathan Jacoby reflects on his father's involvement in the Hungarian resistance during WWII, contextualizing it with the recent electoral defeat of Hungary'...
13 Apr
Forward A moving tribute to Soviet Jewry, with uncomfortable contemporary echoes 13 Apr
Yiddish Glory's new album, "The Silenced Songs of WWII," continues the project of preserving Soviet-Jewish cultural heritage through music, initiated by Moys...
13 Apr
Forward VIDEO: A song about a Jewish girl, Khaye, who died in Treblinka 13 Apr
The poignant Yiddish poem "My Sister Khaye," written by Binem Heller in memory of his sister who perished in the Treblinka concentration camp, was immortaliz...
13 Apr
Forward He committed murder today. Or maybe yesterday. He doesn't know. 13 Apr
The article explores Françios Ozon's film adaptation of Albert Camus' novel "The Stranger," focusing on its cinematic interpretations and deviations. Ozon's ...
13 Apr
Forward This national park would honor a Jewish philanthropist — if Republicans get back on board 13 Apr
Amid a challenging political landscape, efforts continue to establish a national historic park honoring Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish philanthropist known for f...
13 Apr
Forward He saved dozens of kids in Auschwitz — he kept it a secret for nearly the rest of his life 12 Apr
Judith Richter embarked on a journey to unveil her father Erno Zvi Spiegel's untold heroism during the Holocaust after discovering his story in a LIFE Magazi...
12 Apr
Forward I’m probably going to be on the government’s list of Jews at UPenn 12 Apr
Olivia Haynie reflects on the changes she observed at the University of Pennsylvania regarding activism and tensions surrounding Israel and Gaza. As a gradua...
12 Apr
Forward Iran’s regime is obsessed with Jeffrey Epstein 12 Apr
Amid escalating tensions with the U.S., the Iranian regime has latched onto the figure of Jeffrey Epstein in its anti-Western propaganda, merging his notorio...
12 Apr
Forward Viktor Orbán may fall. Netanyahu should be next 11 Apr
This analysis draws parallels between Hungary's political climate under Viktor Orbán and Israel's under Benjamin Netanyahu, highlighting how Orban's potentia...
11 Apr
Forward Hungary is poised to topple an authoritarian leader. American Jews have something to learn 10 Apr
As Hungary's Viktor Orbán faces a possibility of electoral defeat, Emily Tamkin explores the lessons American Jews can learn from his authoritarian rule, whi...
10 Apr
Forward Temple Israel rabbi criticizes Michigan Senate candidate for 'offensive' remarks about attack 10 Apr
Rabbi Jen Lader of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, criticized U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for his comments regarding a violent attack on...
10 Apr
Forward The Pentagon fears the Vatican’s authority in a battle over Christianity’s power 10 Apr
In a surprising geopolitical development, tensions have arisen between the U.S. Pentagon and the Vatican, highlighting the ongoing clash between military aut...
10 Apr
Forward I'm a Jewish candidate for New York comptroller. Our state must divest from Israel bonds 10 Apr
Drew Warshaw, a candidate for New York state comptroller, argues for the divestment of New York's retirement fund from Israel bonds, which currently amount t...
10 Apr
Forward Brad Lander joins call to end U.S. aid to Israel, in quest to replace Rep. Dan Goldman 10 Apr
Brad Lander, a Jewish Democrat and former New York City comptroller, is running against incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in a Democratic primary in New York, where...
10 Apr
Forward Atlanta movie exec who complained of 'nasty Jews' is running for Congress 9 Apr
Ryan Millsap, an Atlanta film executive embroiled in controversy over antisemitic and racist remarks, is now vying for a congressional seat in Georgia. His 2...
9 Apr
Forward A new book explores the vibrancy of pre-war Warsaw 9 Apr
Judy Batalion's debut novel, "The Last Woman of Warsaw," set in pre-World War II Warsaw, delves into the friendship between two Jewish women amidst a vibrant...
9 Apr
Forward Mahmoud Khalil's anti-Zionist case to Jews shows the case for skepticism 9 Apr
Nadav Ziv critically examines Mahmoud Khalil's promises of a peaceful Palestinian state that includes a secure future for Jews, highlighting the disconnect b...
9 Apr
Forward Mahmoud Khalil's reassurances are bad for Jews but even worse for Palestinians 9 Apr
Zach Iscol critiques Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's stance as counterproductive for both Jewish and Palestinian communities. While Khalil positions hi...
9 Apr
Forward Jonah Hill’s cancel culture dramedy makes an antisemitism exception — all about Kanye 9 Apr
Jonah Hill's latest film, "Outcome," a drama exploring cancel culture, features a provocative depiction of Kanye West's antisemitism. Despite West's attempts...
9 Apr
Forward My family and friends questioned why I wanted to visit Israel. That's why I wanted to go. 9 Apr
Philissa Cramer, a non-Jewish journalism student, reflects on her journey to Poland rather than Israel due to geopolitical tensions, as part of a program aim...
9 Apr
Forward How two advice columnists with the same name counseled, comforted and inspired millions of women 9 Apr
Les Deux Marcelles, Marcelle Auclair and Marcelle Sgal, are celebrated pioneer advice columnists whose work in postwar France inspired countless women to cha...
9 Apr
Forward Ceasefire and political pressure test U.S.-Israel Iran war pact 8 Apr
Amid a shaky ceasefire and political tensions, President Trump recently announced a temporary pause in hostilities with Iran, framed by disputes over Israel'...
8 Apr
Forward Why I interviewed Mahmoud Khalil 8 Apr
Arno Rosenfeld's interview with Mahmoud Khalil provides insight into the evolving dynamics of protest movements concerning Israel and Palestine, specifically...
8 Apr
Forward The Iran war looks like a failure. Now comes the Trump-Netanyahu spin game 8 Apr
Dan Perry's article examines the aftermath of a U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran, questioning the strategic gains following a fragile ceasefir...
8 Apr
Forward US and Iran agree to ‘fragile’ 2-week ceasefire; Israel says deal does not extend to Lebanon 8 Apr
The article discusses a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran amidst a tense conflict that also involves Hezbollah in Lebano...
8 Apr
Forward An 82-year-old Jewish recording legend on his film directing debut: 'I could have been good at this' 8 Apr
Kenny Vance, an 82-year-old Jewish music legend, has made his film directing debut with 'Heart & Soul: a Love Story,' a documentary celebrating the pivotal b...
8 Apr
Forward National support group for interfaith Jewish families guts staff amid funding crisis 7 Apr
18Doors, a nonprofit that supports interfaith Jewish families, has reduced its workforce significantly due to unexpected budgetary issues, retaining only fou...
7 Apr