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Forward In Israel, armed neighborhood-watch groups proliferate since Oct. 7 13 Dec 2023
Armed neighborhood watch groups have proliferated in Israel since the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas. One example is the Ramat Gan Bnei Hamakom patrol, led by...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Should Harvard and MIT fire their presidents? Either way, it’s bad for the Jews 13 Dec 2023
The article discusses the rising antisemitism on college campuses and the role of university presidents in addressing this issue. It highlights the dilemma f...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Families of American hostages meet with Biden in person for the first time 13 Dec 2023
Families of American hostages held by Hamas in Israel met with President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the plight of their loved...
13 Dec 2023
Forward ‘How can we ever go back to being anything like we were before?’ 13 Dec 2023
In this article, three alumni of the Israeli Bronfman program reflect on their experiences during the ongoing war and its impact on their lives. Tamar Shalem...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Jew-hating is not a new feminist phenomenon 13 Dec 2023
The author discusses the failure of feminist movements to address the brutal assault on Israeli women and girls by Hamas during the recent conflict in Israel...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Is an intifada in France inevitable? Peut-être 13 Dec 2023
The recent increase in antisemitic acts in France, in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, has sparked concerns about the potential for an inti...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Will it be OK? David Broza has done 116 pop-up concerts since war broke out saying it will 13 Dec 2023
Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza has performed over 100 pop-up concerts since the outbreak of the recent war in Israel. Despite the ongoing conflict, Br...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Food fight in a Yale dining hall: couscous or ‘Israeli couscous’? 13 Dec 2023
A controversy arose at Yale University over the naming of a popular couscous salad. A student claimed that the dish, known as "Israeli couscous salad," had b...
13 Dec 2023
Forward ‘Nothing will separate between us’: After Israel’s bloodiest day since Oct. 7, thousands pay their respects to a fallen commander 13 Dec 2023
Thousands of people gathered at Mount Herzl to pay their respects to Lieutenant Colonel Tomer Grinberg, who was killed in a battle against Hamas. This was on...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Who are the courageous and who are the weak? Viewing the war through the lens of a Hanukkah prayer 13 Dec 2023
The author reflects on the Hanukkah prayer and its implications for understanding the current conflict in Gaza. They question who the courageous and weak are...
13 Dec 2023
Forward The final act of genocide is its denial 13 Dec 2023
In this article, Stephen D. Smith discusses the denial of genocide as a final act of genocide itself. Smith highlights the recent denial of Hamas atrocities,...
13 Dec 2023
Forward A rising South African cricket star dedicated an award to Israel. Then he was investigated for hate speech. 13 Dec 2023
Eighteen-year-old South African cricket player David Teeger dedicated an award he received at a Jewish ceremony to Israel, praising the soldiers fighting for...
13 Dec 2023
Forward The debate over what should happen in Gaza after the war, explained 13 Dec 2023
Israel and the United States agree that the Israel-Hamas war began with the Oct. 7 massacre, and they both believe that Hamas should be removed from power in...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Dutch mayor refuses to be photographed with Israeli ambassador at Hanukkah event, setting off media frenzy 13 Dec 2023
The mayor of the Dutch town of Enschede, Roelof Bleker, refused to be photographed with the Israeli ambassador at a Hanukkah event, sparking a media frenzy. ...
13 Dec 2023
Forward UN General Assembly calls for ceasefire in Gaza war, with Israel and US objecting 13 Dec 2023
The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, with 153 nations in favor, 23 absta...
13 Dec 2023
Forward White House to brief Jewish Congress members as it seeks funding for antisemitism strategy 13 Dec 2023
Top White House officials, including Douglas Emhoff, the Jewish Second Gentleman, are meeting with Jewish members of Congress to seek funding for key compone...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Austrian teen arrested for alleged plan to attack Vienna synagogue 13 Dec 2023
A 16-year-old Austrian teen was arrested for allegedly planning to attack a synagogue in Vienna. The suspect, who has not been identified, had expressed his ...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Kanye West’s album with antisemitic lyric and long list of famous collaborators on track to debut Friday 13 Dec 2023
Kanye West, now known as Ye, faced backlash and was dropped from partnerships and his record label due to his antisemitic rants. Despite this, he recently ho...
13 Dec 2023
Forward Far-right lawmaker shocks Polish parliament by using fire extinguisher on menorah 12 Dec 2023
Far-right Polish lawmaker Grzegorz Braun caused outrage when he used a fire extinguisher to blow out the candles of a menorah in Poland's parliament building...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Rutgers University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine amid further campus uproar over Israel 12 Dec 2023
Rutgers University has suspended its chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) due to violations of university policies, including disruptive conduc...
12 Dec 2023
Forward ‘Really different from Tel Aviv’: Meet the Israeli last-minute addition to West Virginia University’s basketball team 12 Dec 2023
Ofri Naveh, an Israeli freshman forward, has joined West Virginia University's basketball team and has received an outpouring of support from fans. In the af...
12 Dec 2023
Forward He was attacked on the way to shul. He read the Torah portion anyway. 12 Dec 2023
Raphy Nissel, a member of the Young Israel of North Beverly Hills synagogue, was attacked on his way to prayer services by a stranger who swung a belt at him...
12 Dec 2023
Forward 'One Tiny Seed' — A hostage's mother penned a poem for 'a woman in Gaza' 12 Dec 2023
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of a hostage held by Hamas, delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations in Geneva. She read a poem she had written fo...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Israel is no safe haven. So why are Jews defending Biden's comments? 12 Dec 2023
The author discusses President Joe Biden's recent comments at the White House Hanukkah celebration, where he stated, "Were there no Israel, there wouldnt be ...
12 Dec 2023
Forward University of Texas instructors suspended for expressing support for Palestinian cause in student message 12 Dec 2023
Teaching assistants at the University of Texas were suspended for expressing support for the Palestinian cause and offering mental health resources to studen...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Demanding support for Israel’s war imperils the future of Jewish communal life 12 Dec 2023
The author discusses the reshaping of the American Jewish political map following recent events in Israel and Gaza. They argue that while the atrocities of O...
12 Dec 2023
Forward A priceless Hanukkah story — and it cost only $70 12 Dec 2023
In this article, the author shares a personal story from their childhood about a Hanukkah menorah they purchased from Rosenblums Hebrew Book Store in Chicago...
12 Dec 2023
Forward I've been hate-scrolling social media to get through the war — I think I finally understand why 12 Dec 2023
In this article, Israeli writer Etgar Keret reflects on his experience of scrolling through social media during the recent war. He examines how his social me...
12 Dec 2023
Forward President Biden, Jewish American safety is your responsibility, not Israel’s 12 Dec 2023
In this article, the author discusses President Joe Biden's remarks about the safety of Jews and Israel. Biden has stated that without Israel, there would be...
12 Dec 2023
Forward In the Warsaw ghetto, where disease, cold weather and violence all exerted heavy tolls 12 Dec 2023
"We Must Not Think of Ourselves" by Lauren Grodstein explores the Jewish resistance during the Holocaust, focusing on the experiences of narrator Adam Paskow...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Yiddish-speaking Israeli soldier shows us what he got for Hanukkah 12 Dec 2023
Yonatan Alman, an Israeli soldier stationed on Israel's northern front with Lebanon, has shared a video where he wishes viewers a happy Hanukkah in Yiddish a...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Harvard president will remain in office despite criticism of her response to antisemitism 12 Dec 2023
Harvard University's board of directors has decided to keep Claudine Gay as the school's president despite criticism of her response to antisemitism on campu...
12 Dec 2023
Forward ‘A flame of faith that endures’: Biden’s Hanukkah party centers on the Oct. 7 massacre 12 Dec 2023
President Joe Biden hosted the annual White House Hanukkah party, emphasizing the importance of Israel and its meaning to Jews as a stronghold against persec...
12 Dec 2023
Forward How a Brooklyn-born Beatles fan named Elliot Steinberg became a rock ’n’ roll legend 12 Dec 2023
Elliot Easton, the left-handed guitarist for the Cars, reflects on his journey from a Beatles-loving Brooklynite to a rock n roll legend. He joined forces wi...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Penn’s Jewish students — preparing for finals — say problems remain after president resigns 12 Dec 2023
Jewish students at the University of Pennsylvania are facing challenges related to antisemitism on campus. The university's president, Liz Magill, recently r...
12 Dec 2023
Forward ‘Is that really her?’ Liberal Jews say Elise Stefanik, hailed as a hero of the House antisemitism hearings, has baggage of her own 12 Dec 2023
The article discusses the complex views among liberal Jews regarding Rep. Elise Stefanik, the number-three Republican in the House of Representatives, and he...
12 Dec 2023
Forward Pennsylvania’s Jewish governor praises students who helped oust UPenn's former president 11 Dec 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro commended Jewish University of Pennsylvania students for their role in the resignation of former President Liz Magill, fol...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Deborah Kass’ iconic ‘OY/YO’ sculpture covered by Palestinian flag in Brooklyn Museum protest 11 Dec 2023
Protesters at the Brooklyn Museum affixed a Palestinian flag to Deborah Kass' iconic OY/YO sculpture during a rally, along with draping pro-Palestinian signs...
11 Dec 2023
Forward The university presidents were right and American Jews' moral panic is wrong 11 Dec 2023
In this article, the author argues that American Jews are in a moral panic about antisemitism and need to calm down before causing damage. The author referen...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Bernstein, Oppenheimer and Barbie lead off a Jew-ish list of 2024 Golden Globe nominees 11 Dec 2023
The 2024 Golden Globe nominees include several Jewish-themed films and TV series. Bradley Cooper's biopic "Maestro" about Leonard Bernstein is nominated for ...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Harvard students involved in pro-Palestine walkout and protest face disciplinary action 11 Dec 2023
Several Harvard students involved in pro-Palestine activities on campus, including leading walkouts and protests, are now facing disciplinary action by the s...
11 Dec 2023
Forward ‘Life is Beautiful’ hit US theaters 25 years ago. The film’s Holocaust humor raised issues that linger today. 11 Dec 2023
The article reflects on the 25th anniversary of the film "Life is Beautiful" and its use of Holocaust humor. The film, directed by Roberto Benigni, tells the...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Why Ryan O’Neal could make you laugh in (not at) his underwear 11 Dec 2023
Ryan O'Neal's performance in the 1972 screwball comedy "What's Up, Doc?" is unexpectedly funny, especially when he appears in his underwear with an unusual c...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Julie Platt, chair of Jewish federations group, is leading Penn’s board amid leadership transition 11 Dec 2023
Julie Beren Platt, chair of Jewish Federations of North America and vice chair of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) board of trustees, has assumed the ro...
11 Dec 2023
Forward Man charged with hate crime in alleged robbery and assault on Jews in Beverly Hills on Shabbat 11 Dec 2023
A man has been arrested and charged with a hate crime after allegedly assaulting a Jewish man and making antisemitic remarks in Beverly Hills. The victim, Ra...
11 Dec 2023
Forward University of Pennsylvania president resigns after widely-panned remarks about Jewish genocide 9 Dec 2023
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill resigned after facing backlash for her response to a question about antisemitism at a Congressional hearing. ...
9 Dec 2023
Forward UPenn trustees call emergency meeting as calls mount for president to resign over remarks about Jewish genocide 9 Dec 2023
The University of Pennsylvania board of trustees will meet in an emergency session to discuss the future of President Liz Magill, as criticism grows over her...
9 Dec 2023
Forward Harvard president apologizes, Penn alum yanks $100M gift as congressional antisemitism hearing fallout continues 8 Dec 2023
In the aftermath of a congressional hearing on antisemitism on college campuses, the president of Harvard University, Claudine Gay, apologized for causing pa...
8 Dec 2023
Forward ‘The Zone of Interest’ asks: Why would a family want to live at Auschwitz? 8 Dec 2023
"The Zone of Interest" is a film adaptation of Martin Amis' novel about Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz. The film portrays Höss' idyllic family life...
8 Dec 2023
Forward How a Jewish educator took the Hanukkah llama from TJ Maxx meme to teachable moment 8 Dec 2023
A Jewish educator named Sara Beth Berman has given the Hanukkah llama, a popular holiday item, a deeper Jewish backstory in an attempt to add substance to th...
8 Dec 2023