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Forward Harris and Trump find common ground after Israel retaliates against Iran 27 Oct
Following a coordinated Israeli military strike on Iranian sites, both major U.S. presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, expressed support,...
27 Oct
Forward How a brilliant Jewish philosopher anticipated the cult of Donald Trump 27 Oct
Drawing from Walter Benjamin's influential essay, "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," the article explores how Benjamin's notions about ...
27 Oct
Forward Holocaust survivor condemns Harris labeling Trump a ‘fascist’ 27 Oct
A Holocaust survivor, Jerry Wartski, aged 94, expressed strong disapproval of Vice President Kamala Harris's characterization of former President Donald Trum...
27 Oct
Forward In closing campaign arguments, Jewish partisans articulate Jewish fears 27 Oct
In the final stages of the 2024 presidential campaign, Jewish political organizations are focusing on Jewish-specific concerns, notably antisemitism, democra...
27 Oct
Forward Biden after Israeli attack on Iran: ‘My hope is this is the end’ 27 Oct
In response to Iran's missile attack on October 1, Israel launched strikes against Iran, hitting military targets while heeding U.S. advice to avoid nuclear ...
27 Oct
Forward Israel’s calculated response in Iran was a signal, not an escalation 26 Oct
Israel's recent targeted military strikes near Tehran, conducted in response to Iran's unprecedented ballistic missile attack, illustrate its strategic use o...
26 Oct
Forward Israel hits Iranian targets in retaliation for missile barrage 26 Oct
In a significant military escalation, Israel launched targeted strikes against Iranian military bases in response to a missile attack by Iran on October 1, w...
26 Oct
Forward Would a real mensch wear a 'mensch' T-shirt? 25 Oct
Jodi Rudoren explores the cultural nuances of the term "mensch" and the sartorial choice of wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the word. At a Jewish conferenc...
25 Oct
Forward With Sinwar dead, the ICC must stop or suspend Israel’s prosecution 25 Oct
Joel Margolis argues that the International Criminal Court (ICC) must halt or suspend its prosecution of Israel until Hamas is also held accountable for its ...
25 Oct
Forward I'm a U.S. Navy veteran. Here's why I'm protesting Trump's Madison Square Garden rally 25 Oct
Ken Harbaugh, a U.S. Navy veteran and former pilot, voices his protest against Donald Trump's planned rally at Madison Square Garden during the 2024 presiden...
25 Oct
Forward Did the LA Times decline to endorse Kamala Harris because of her support for Israel?  25 Oct
Tensions over the Los Angeles Times' decision not to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris have surfaced among questions about the influence of its owner's fa...
25 Oct
Forward The woman who stared down Chris Christie is the star of a new movie — you can stop calling her 'a feisty Jewish grandmother' 25 Oct
The documentary "Politics Is a Mother" captures the political journey of Loretta Weinberg, a formidable former New Jersey state senator, highlighting her adv...
25 Oct
Forward A world-class scholar and mensch is gone — we can't let his dream die with him 25 Oct
Paul Mendes-Flohr, a preeminent scholar of German-Jewish intellectual history and the foremost expert on Martin Buber, passed away on Shemini Atzeret in 2023...
25 Oct
Forward "How can neighbors turn on neighbors?” Descendants of a 1941 pogrom debate the answer 25 Oct
The revival of Tadeusz Sobodzianeks' play "Our Class" at the Lynn F. Angelson Theatre delves into the harrowing events of the 1941 Jedwabne pogrom, where Pol...
25 Oct
Forward A gory horror series with Billy Crystal and Itzhak Perlman? Who is this for? 25 Oct
The new Apple TV+ series "Before" features an unusual crossover of horror and comedic actors, notably starring Billy Crystal as a widowed child psychologist,...
25 Oct
Forward Politicians love to campaign at Jewish delis — but is it good for the delis? 24 Oct
Jewish delis have long been popular stops for politicians on the campaign trail seeking to connect with local communities, especially Jewish voters. However,...
24 Oct
Forward Trump wants generals like Hitler's. Does that make him a fascist? 24 Oct
The article features a provocative discussion about former President Donald Trump's alleged fascist tendencies, as interpreted by Gen. John Kelly and Holocau...
24 Oct
Forward Can American Jews stop demonizing each other? 24 Oct
In this thought-provoking piece, Jay Michaelson addresses the deep political divides within American Jewish communities, particularly concerning the 2024 pre...
24 Oct
Forward Why ‘From the River to the Sea’ still echoes across campuses one year into protests 24 Oct
Maha Nassar discusses the continued use of the controversial phrase "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" in pro-Palestinian protests on univer...
24 Oct
Forward Newly single, Jewish chef Jake Cohen is bringing his style of easy entertaining to TV 23 Oct
Jewish chef Jake Cohen is taking his culinary talents to television with his new show "Jake Makes it Easy." Known for his engaging personality and Jewish-ins...
23 Oct
Forward Kamala Harris says Trump’s reported admiration of Hitler’s generals is ‘deeply troubling’ 23 Oct
With the 2024 presidential election looming, Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes Donald Trump for allegedly admiring Adolf Hitler's generals, based on in...
23 Oct
Forward After a year that divided many Jews, a Simchat Torah tradition of togetherness resumes in Brooklyn 23 Oct
In the wake of deeply polarizing events related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Jewish community in Brooklyn is striving to unite for the annual Simchat To...
23 Oct
Forward Orthodox Jews navigate a World Series quandary: How to watch the games 23 Oct
Orthodox Jewish baseball fans face a dilemma as the New York Yankees meet the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, with significant games conflicting wit...
23 Oct
Forward ‘I will never set foot there again’: Jewish Dems call for boycott of Hymie’s deli in Philly after Trump ad 23 Oct
A controversy has erupted around Hymies Deli in Merion Station, Pennsylvania, after it was used as the setting for a pro-Trump advertisement by the Republica...
23 Oct
Forward My mother survived the Holocaust — only to have antisemitism land on her doorstep here. 23 Oct
Brian Sokol shares the story of his mother, Helene Hirschberg Sokol, a Holocaust survivor who faced renewed antisemitism in Somerville, Massachusetts. Helene...
23 Oct
Forward I survived the Tree of Life shooting. Oct. 7 made the memory more painful 23 Oct
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, a survivor of the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting, reflects on the profound challenges of remembrance amid ongoing grief. As his co...
23 Oct
Forward Trump said Hitler did ‘good things’ — he’s not the only one who thinks that 23 Oct
This piece examines a concerning trend of prominent figures expressing admiration or justification for Adolf Hitler's actions. It begins with a reference to ...
23 Oct
Forward UCLA allowed antisemitism to fester amid pro-Palestinian protests, report says 23 Oct
A report by UCLA's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias highlights a surge in antisemitic incidents during pro-Palestinian protests on cam...
23 Oct
Forward Sitting shiva for his wife, an overcaffeinated academic is scalded by grief 23 Oct
Mark Haber's novel "Lesser Ruins" offers a layered, introspective, and often comedic exploration of grief, creativity, and personal failure. The protagonist,...
23 Oct
Forward Why Jewish voter turnout matters in this election 23 Oct
In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the Jewish vote is poised to be significantly influential, especially given its high voter turnout and concentration ...
23 Oct
Forward VIDEO: The Satmar girl who became a rock star 23 Oct
A documentary video explores the inspiring journey of a girl from the Satmar Hasidic community who transitions into the world of rock music, carving her own ...
23 Oct
Forward Pittsburgh’s Jews, united by Tree of Life shooting, divided by election and Gaza war 23 Oct
Pittsburgh's Jewish community, once united by the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting, faces deep divisions exacerbated by the upcoming election and ongoing...
23 Oct
Forward ‘Gaza solidarity’ sukkahs test new campus protest rules 22 Oct
Jewish students at various U.S. universities are building 'Gaza solidarity sukkahs' as an expression of protest against Israeli policies, coinciding with Suk...
22 Oct
Forward After Sinwar's death, is war really over? 22 Oct
The article examines the aftermath of Sinwar's death and explores whether his death marks the end of conflict or merely a shift in tactics. It raises the que...
22 Oct
Forward How George Harrison, the Beatles’ unsung hero, wrote his own ‘Hallelujah’ 22 Oct
George Harrison, often considered the modest and spiritual Beatle, emerges in a new light in Seth Rogovoy's exploration of his musical contributions. Rogovoy...
22 Oct
Forward New York Democratic Socialists reject censure of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for hosting antisemitism panel 22 Oct
The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has rejected a proposal to censure Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for hosting an antis...
22 Oct
Forward What if Sinwar had come out with his hands up? 22 Oct
The article explores the hypothetical scenario of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar surrendering to Israeli forces instead of being killed. While the elimination of ...
22 Oct
Forward Would you put jalapeños in matzo ball soup? This Mexican Jewish cookbook says, 'sí' 22 Oct
"Sabor Judo: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook," authored by Ilan Stavans and Margaret E. Boyle, offers a vibrant fusion of Jewish and Mexican cuisines, with recip...
22 Oct
Forward Data is squishy, and other lessons from the Forward's poll of American Jews 22 Oct
In his article on the Forward's poll of American Jews, Arno Rosenfeld explores the nuanced and sometimes contradictory findings regarding antisemitism, campu...
22 Oct
Forward This writer has finally forgiven Glenn Close; whether Glenn Close cares is another story 22 Oct
Bruce Eric Kaplan’s memoir, "They Went Another Way," chronicles his frustrating experiences in Hollywood as he struggles to get a series greenlit. Known for ...
22 Oct
Forward The accordion is an instrument of sorrow and celebration — does that make it Jewish? 22 Oct
The article explores the complex cultural ties between Jewish music traditions and the accordion, an instrument often associated with both sorrow and celebra...
22 Oct
Forward 2 pro-Israel activists arrested for violence at UCLA encampment last spring 21 Oct
Two pro-Israel activists have been arrested following a violent encounter at a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA last spring. The incident, which occurred o...
21 Oct
Forward Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary. 21 Oct
This Simchat Torah, Jewish communities worldwide are balancing the traditional joy of the holiday with the somber memory of the attack that occurred on Octob...
21 Oct
Forward I tracked anti-Jewish extremism for 25 years. Reelecting Trump will make it worse 21 Oct
Rita Katz, an experienced counterterrorism expert, analyzes the connection between Donald Trump's political presence and the surge of antisemitic extremism i...
21 Oct
Forward This election, the Jewish commitment to human rights is on the ballot 21 Oct
The article by Robert Bank highlights the significant role the upcoming U.S. election plays in shaping global human rights, emphasizing the Jewish commitment...
21 Oct
Forward I ran Israel’s largest company. Here’s why I support Kamala Harris. 21 Oct
Jeremy Levin, former CEO of Israel's Teva Pharmaceuticals, endorses Kamala Harris for U.S. president, citing her democratic values, commitment to reproductiv...
21 Oct
Forward This remarkable story will help us dance on Simchat Torah 21 Oct
The story of Gali Segal and Ben Binyamin, who survived a terrorist attack but lost their legs, offers a poignant reflection on celebrating Simchat Torah amid...
21 Oct
Forward Shirel Golan survived the Nova massacre but died by suicide. Online denial may be to blame 21 Oct
Shirel Golan, a survivor of the October 7 Nova festival massacre in Israel, tragically died by suicide, highlighting the severe mental health toll on survivo...
21 Oct
Forward The latest episode of Marvel's 'Agatha All Along' opens with a bar mitzvah. How’d they pick the Torah portion? 21 Oct
The latest episode of Marvel's 'Agatha All Along' uniquely features a bar mitzvah scene, showcasing the character William Kaplan. The show's producers endeav...
21 Oct
Forward The true story behind 'Call Me By Your Name' is a profoundly Jewish one 21 Oct
Andre Aciman's latest work, *Roman Year*, offers a reflective memoir that delves into his experiences as a Jewish exile from Alexandria, Egypt, navigating li...
21 Oct