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Forward An Israeli flag football team forfeited a game on Shabbat. It won the European championship anyway. 6 Sep 2023
Israel's under-17 men's flag football team won a gold medal at the 2023 European Junior Flag Football Championships, despite having to forfeit a game on Shab...
6 Sep 2023
Forward What the Jewish author behind one of America's most banned books has to say about censorship today 6 Sep 2023
Author David Levithan, known for his novels about gay teens, has had his books banned multiple times. He is currently involved in a lawsuit against Florida's...
6 Sep 2023
Forward A museum snubbed Hollywood's Jewish founders. Its next exhibit hopes to make amends 6 Sep 2023
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has announced its first permanent exhibit, "Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Cap...
6 Sep 2023
Forward The best ‘traditional’ vegan Jewish brisket 6 Sep 2023
This article discusses the ethical and environmental concerns around eating meat, particularly brisket, and explores a vegan alternative for Jewish readers. ...
6 Sep 2023
Forward Why a German anthem shouted at the US Open enraged one of the world's top tennis players 6 Sep 2023
German tennis player Alexander Zverev stopped the U.S. Open because a fan yelled a line favored by Hitler, specifically the phrase "Deutschland ber alles" fr...
6 Sep 2023
Forward Elon Musk has made some disturbing comments about Jews. Here’s a list 6 Sep 2023
This article highlights a series of troubling comments and actions by Elon Musk regarding Jews and antisemitism. After purchasing Twitter in 2022, Musk reins...
6 Sep 2023
Forward Ireland’s first kosher restaurant in decades attracts local Jews and non-Jewish celebrities 6 Sep 2023
Deli 613, the first kosher restaurant to open in Ireland in over 50 years, has become a hit among both Jews and non-Jews in Dublin. Offering a mix of local a...
6 Sep 2023
Forward The Top 25 versions of 'The Weight' — Robbie Robertson and The Band's song inspired by a Jewish bookseller 6 Sep 2023
"The Weight" by The Band is a beloved and iconic song that has been recorded and covered by multiple generations of musicians. It was released in 1968 as par...
6 Sep 2023
Forward JCC cancels slavery-focused talk by Jewish author + Biden picks new ambassador to Israel 6 Sep 2023
A Jewish author, Rachel Beanland, had a talk at a JCC in Florida canceled because her novel mentions slavery, which goes against new state laws limiting disc...
6 Sep 2023
Forward How a quintessentially Yiddish sensibility created a thoroughly modern Don Quixote 6 Sep 2023
Edith Grossman, a Jewish American translator who recently passed away at the age of 87, was known for her ability to translate works from Spanish into Englis...
6 Sep 2023
Forward Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in near perfect condition found in cave near Dead Sea 6 Sep 2023
Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords have been found in a cave near the Dead Sea. The swords were discovered by archaeologists revisiting the cave to study an an...
6 Sep 2023
Forward ‘Tatami,’ a film inspired by Iran’s Israeli athlete boycott, is making movie history 6 Sep 2023
"Tatami," a groundbreaking film that marks the first co-production between Israeli and Iranian filmmakers, premiered at the Venice International Film Festiva...
6 Sep 2023
Forward NYC Mayor Eric Adams, refusing to pick a side, says Netanyahu and protesters both ‘love Israel’ 5 Sep 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, after his recent trip to Israel, commended both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the anti-Netanyahu protesters for their...
5 Sep 2023
Forward Makeup artist apologizes over prosthetic nose worn by Bradley Cooper in ‘Maestro’ film 5 Sep 2023
Makeup artist Kazu Hiro has apologized for the backlash over Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose in the film "Maestro," where Cooper plays Leonard Bernstein. So...
5 Sep 2023
Forward Jewish sailor Bill Pinkney, first Black person to circle the globe solo, dies at 87 5 Sep 2023
Bill Pinkney, a Jewish sailor who became the first African American to sail around the world solo, has passed away at the age of 87. His 22-month, 27,000-mil...
5 Sep 2023
Forward By targeting the ADL, Musk has chosen Jews as his scapegoat 5 Sep 2023
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, recently threatened to sue the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), accusing them of falsely accusing him of being anti-Semi...
5 Sep 2023
Forward A Florida JCC canceled a Jewish author’s talk because her novel mentions slavery 5 Sep 2023
A Jewish author, Rachel Beanland, had her talk at a Florida JCC canceled because her book, "The House Is On Fire," mentions slavery. The JCC cited "complicat...
5 Sep 2023
Forward Border police officer lightly wounded in West Bank attack, Palestinian assailant shot dead 5 Sep 2023
An Israeli Border Police officer was shot and lightly wounded in a shooting attack in the West Bank near the Argaman junction. The assailant, who had earlier...
5 Sep 2023
Forward Ishay Ribo, Orthodox Israeli pop star, delivers rock concert-religious revival mashup at Madison Square Garden 5 Sep 2023
Israeli Orthodox pop star Ishay Ribo made history as the first Israeli to headline Madison Square Garden in New York City. The concert, which took place just...
5 Sep 2023
Forward Fan ejected from US Open match after chanting Nazi phrase at German player Alexander Zverev 5 Sep 2023
During a U.S. Open tennis match, a spectator was ejected after chanting a Nazi anthem at German player Alexander Zverev. Zverev alerted the umpire, who asked...
5 Sep 2023
Forward Has Woody Allen ever told you how lucky he is? 5 Sep 2023
Woody Allen's 50th film, "Coup de Chance," premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. There were rumors that it could be Allen's last film, but he ...
5 Sep 2023
Forward Jack Lew, Orthodox Jew who led US Treasury, is Biden’s pick for Israel ambassador 5 Sep 2023
President Joe Biden has chosen Jack Lew, an Orthodox Jew, as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. Lew, who previously served as Secretary of the Treasury unde...
5 Sep 2023
Forward Elon Musk threatens $4 billion lawsuit against ADL 5 Sep 2023
Tech mogul Elon Musk has threatened to file a $4 billion lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), accusing them of being the biggest generators of a...
5 Sep 2023
Forward With Burning Man caked in mud, Jewish camp saved the day 5 Sep 2023
Despite the rain and mud that plagued the Burning Man festival in Nevada, the Jewish camp that leads the annual Kabbalat Shabbat service persisted and improv...
5 Sep 2023
Forward Netanyahu reportedly in talks to compromise on judicial overhaul 5 Sep 2023
Representatives from Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party and Benny Gantz's National Unity party are reportedly in advanced negotiations for a possible compromis...
5 Sep 2023
Forward Elon Musk accuses ADL of being ‘biggest generators of anti-Semitism’ on Twitter 4 Sep 2023
Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter (now rebranded as X), has accused the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) of being the biggest generators of anti-Semitism on the platform...
4 Sep 2023
Forward 'The overhaul opened their eyes': Israeli youth publicly refuse draft 4 Sep 2023
Israeli teenagers from the organization Youth Against Dictatorship staged a protest against the draft at the historic Tel Aviv high school, Herzliya Hebrew G...
4 Sep 2023
Forward Netanyahu orders crackdown on migrants after unrest involving Eritrean asylum seekers in Tel Aviv 3 Sep 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for increased efforts to deport African asylum seekers following a violent clash between rival Eritrean ...
3 Sep 2023
Forward Netanyahu welcomes Black Democratic Congress members as he angles for White House invite 3 Sep 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with ten members of the Congressional Black Caucus in Jerusalem in an attempt to improve his relationship with ...
3 Sep 2023
Forward US officials call for Yad Vashem’s ‘independence’ amid reports that Netanyahu plans to fire Holocaust memorial’s director 3 Sep 2023
US officials, including the State Department's special envoy on Holocaust issues and the special envoy to combat antisemitism, have called on Israel to prese...
3 Sep 2023
Forward The secret Jewish history of Jimmy Buffett 2 Sep 2023
Jimmy Buffett, the singer-songwriter known for his hit song "Margaritaville," has a secret Jewish history that is worth exploring. Despite growing up in a Ca...
2 Sep 2023
Forward Adam Sandler’s ‘You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah’ is the highest-rated movie of his career 2 Sep 2023
Adam Sandler's newest movie, "You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah," has become the highest-rated film of his career. The Netflix movie, which explores J...
2 Sep 2023
Forward An anti-ADL campaign is erupting on Twitter and Elon Musk endorsed it 1 Sep 2023
Elon Musk recently endorsed an anti-ADL campaign on Twitter, using the hashtag #BantheADL. The campaign, initiated by far-right activist Keith OBrien, accuse...
1 Sep 2023
Forward Meta’s handling of ‘SpongeBob’ Holocaust denial post is taken up by independent Oversight Board 1 Sep 2023
Meta's independent Oversight Board is reviewing a case involving a post on Facebook and Instagram that featured a SpongeBob SquarePants character and contain...
1 Sep 2023
Forward Berkeley AEPi shellfish dump wasn’t antisemitic vandalism, police and fraternity say 1 Sep 2023
Police investigating the dumping of shellfish on the grounds of the Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) at the University of California, Berkeley have ...
1 Sep 2023
Forward 98-year-old German man charged with accessory to murder at Nazi concentration camp 1 Sep 2023
A 98-year-old German man, whose name has not been released, is being charged with 3,300 counts of accessory to murder for his alleged role as a guard at the ...
1 Sep 2023
Forward 10 Jewish Amy Winehouse moments (and photos) from a new book on her life 1 Sep 2023
Amy Winehouse: In Her Words is a new book released by the Amy Winehouse Foundation to commemorate what would have been the singer's 40th birthday. The book, ...
1 Sep 2023
Forward A Swiss university is hiring its next Jewish studies professor. Jews need not apply. 1 Sep 2023
The University of Lucerne in Switzerland is currently seeking a new professor of Judaic studies and theology. However, one condition of the job posting has c...
1 Sep 2023
Forward The Jewish Sport Report: All the Jews to watch in the NFL this season 1 Sep 2023
As the NFL season begins, there are four Jewish players to watch: Jake Curhan, an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks; A.J. Dillon, a running back for ...
1 Sep 2023
Forward Wow, please, thank you: How I learned to pray on a walk in the woods 1 Sep 2023
The author reflects on their experience of saying Kaddish for their father and the challenges of prayer. They join Rabbi Spodek's "Soul Stroll," a walk in th...
1 Sep 2023
Forward News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Iranian anti-Zionism and Nazi monuments 1 Sep 2023
The article discusses two separate topics: Iranian anti-Zionism and Nazi monuments. It is apparent that the article requires subscription or republishing rig...
1 Sep 2023
Forward Why carrying Narcan is a mitzvah 1 Sep 2023
The availability of Narcan, a nasal spray that can save the life of someone who has overdosed on opioids, is an important step in addressing the opioid crisi...
1 Sep 2023
Forward Pressure from Jewish groups helped stop auction of jewels tied to Nazi fortune 1 Sep 2023
Christie's auction house has canceled the sale of part of a jewelry collection owned by billionaire Heidi Horten, who inherited her husband's fortune made fr...
1 Sep 2023
Forward The UK’s defense secretary is Jewish, a first since the 1990s 1 Sep 2023
Grant Shapps, a veteran Conservative Member of Parliament, has been appointed as the United Kingdom's new defense secretary. He is the government's first Jew...
1 Sep 2023
Forward Brooklyn kosher ice cream chain recalls all of its ice cream and frozen desserts due to listeria fears 31 Aug 2023
The Ice Cream House, a Brooklyn kosher ice cream chain, has voluntarily recalled all of its ice cream and frozen desserts after being linked to a listeria ou...
31 Aug 2023
Forward After leading minister joked about Nazis, Finland moves to criminalize Holocaust denial 31 Aug 2023
The government of Finland has agreed on a policy to combat racism and Holocaust denial, following a series of scandals involving racism and neo-Nazism within...
31 Aug 2023
Forward Going to your first Orthodox shiva? Here's what you need to know 31 Aug 2023
This article provides a guide for attending an Orthodox shiva. It explains that Orthodox shiva practices tend to be more somber compared to non-Orthodox prac...
31 Aug 2023
Forward Under pressure, Christie’s cancels jewelry sale from estate built on Jewish persecution 31 Aug 2023
Under pressure from Holocaust survivor groups and Jewish community organizations, Christies has canceled future auctions of the Heidi Horten jewelry collecti...
31 Aug 2023
Forward When is Rosh Hashanah? A guide to the 2023 Jewish New Year 31 Aug 2023
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of the most important holidays on the Jewish calendar. It takes place on the first two days of the Hebrew month of...
31 Aug 2023
Forward All the Jewish NFL players to watch in the 2023-2024 season 31 Aug 2023
As the 2023-2024 NFL season begins, Jewish fans can look forward to watching several Jewish players. Jake Curhan, an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawk...
31 Aug 2023