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Forward Helen Mirren’s Golda is golden — but the film merely glitters 24 Aug 2023
"Golda," featuring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, focuses on Meir's leadership during the Yom Kippur War, portraying her complex emotions and decision-making un...
24 Aug 2023
Forward Helen Mirren’s Golda is golden — but the film merely glitters 24 Aug 2023
The film "Golda," starring Helen Mirren as Golda Meir, showcases Meir's leadership during the Yom Kippur War. Mirren's performance is praised for its complex...
24 Aug 2023
Forward I feel so disconnected from Jewish life. Help me find the right community 24 Aug 2023
In this article, the author addresses the common struggle of feeling disconnected from Jewish life and offers advice on how to find the right Jewish communit...
24 Aug 2023
Forward Jared Armstrong, basketball player who fought for Israeli citizenship, is now working to promote Black-Jewish relations 24 Aug 2023
Basketball player Jared Armstrong, who fought for Israeli citizenship, is now focused on promoting Black-Jewish relations. Armstrong, who completed a Conserv...
24 Aug 2023
Forward GOP debate tackles Israel and Soros + Jewish ghosts emerge from Bronx's past 24 Aug 2023
A recent GOP debate discussed issues related to Israel and George Soros. The article also highlights the work of William Helmreich, who documented the histor...
24 Aug 2023
Forward Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy spar over aid to Israel at first GOP debate 24 Aug 2023
During the first GOP primary debate for the 2024 presidential campaign, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley criticized entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy ...
24 Aug 2023
Forward Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russian warlord presumed dead in plane crash, was of Jewish descent 24 Aug 2023
Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian warlord who was reportedly killed in a plane crash, had Jewish ancestry. Despite not publicizing his heritage, Russian nationali...
24 Aug 2023
Forward They're students at a Black, Catholic college — and they won a national prize for antisemitism education 23 Aug 2023
Four students from Xavier University of Louisiana, the only historically Black Catholic university in the US, won a national prize for their work on an antis...
23 Aug 2023
Forward ‘Being queer is just as normal as turning 13’: Talking with the director of ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ 23 Aug 2023
"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" is a new Netflix film directed by Sammi Cohen, a queer Jewish filmmaker. The movie, based on a young adult novel b...
23 Aug 2023
Forward Misogynistic influencers are dabbling in antisemitism. In a sense, it's more of the same 23 Aug 2023
The Fresh & Fit podcast, part of the manosphere, has been demonetized on YouTube and has recently dabbled in antisemitism. The podcasters and influencers in ...
23 Aug 2023
Forward I was involved with AIPAC for 35 years. Their latest move convinced me to join J Street 23 Aug 2023
The author reflects on their longtime involvement with AIPAC and their decision to join J Street. They were initially attracted to AIPAC's focus on public af...
23 Aug 2023
Forward ‘In line with the dictator’s wishes’: Austria’s plans for Hitler’s birth house stir controversy 23 Aug 2023
Plans to repurpose Adolf Hitler's birth house in Braunau, Austria, into a police station have caused controversy. While some argue that the police station wi...
23 Aug 2023
Forward Visiting Israel, Eric Adams meets with antigovernment protesters 23 Aug 2023
During his visit to Israel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with representatives of the Israeli protest movement against the government's judicial overhau...
23 Aug 2023
Forward He walked every block of the Bronx and found traces of a vanished Jewish world 23 Aug 2023
"The Bronx Nobody Knows: An Urban Walking Guide" by William Helmreich explores the borough of the Bronx, documenting its history and secrets. While Jewish hi...
23 Aug 2023
Forward He was at the March on Washington with MLK. On the 60th anniversary, he revisits its Jewish lessons 23 Aug 2023
Harvey Burg, a Jew who was present at the March on Washington in 1963, reflects on the Jewish lessons he learned from the experience. Burg volunteers for the...
23 Aug 2023
Forward 6 Jewish things to know about Vivek Ramaswamy, the GOP candidate who has suggested ending aid to Israel 23 Aug 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate, has gained attention for his unconventional views, including a call to end U.S...
23 Aug 2023
Forward 60 years later, a Jewish volunteer at the March on Washington remembers 'the most peaceful of days' 22 Aug 2023
Harvey Burg, a Jewish volunteer at the March on Washington in 1963, reflects on his experience and the impact it had on his involvement in the civil rights m...
22 Aug 2023
Forward You can own Larry David’s mezuzah — and all the questions that come with it 22 Aug 2023
A mezuzah that allegedly belonged to Larry David has appeared on eBay with a starting price of $15,000. The mezuzah comes with its scroll intact and was said...
22 Aug 2023
Forward His memoir was a transcendent look at Black-Jewish relations. Can he pull it off again — in a great American novel? 22 Aug 2023
In his latest novel, "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store," James McBride explores the complex history of Black-Jewish relations in America. The story takes p...
22 Aug 2023
Forward A pastrami sandwich is a new star of Tokyo’s hip food scene 22 Aug 2023
Freeman Shokudo, a restaurant in Tokyo, is gaining popularity for its Jewish comfort food with a twist. Owned by Jeremy Freeman, a New Yorker who moved to Ja...
22 Aug 2023
Forward Antisemites’ new tactic: Create chaos at city council meetings 22 Aug 2023
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has reported that the Goyim Defense League (GDL), an antisemitic group, is encouraging its followers to disrupt city council...
22 Aug 2023
Forward How this Romaniote synagogue keeps a Jewish 'minority within a minority' alive 22 Aug 2023
Kehila Kedosha Janina, the only Romaniote synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, preserves the traditions and culture of the Romaniote Jews, a minority within ...
22 Aug 2023
Forward Fraud, betrayal and spy craft: Inside the messy battle for Chabad of Poway 22 Aug 2023
This article discusses the messy battle for control of Chabad of Poway, a Southern California synagogue that survived a mass shooting in 2019. The conflict a...
22 Aug 2023
Forward NYC mayor to meet with Israeli protest leaders ahead of Netanyahu sit-down 21 Aug 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is visiting Israel and engaging in various activities aimed at addressing the political crisis within the country. He met with...
21 Aug 2023
Forward Jewish groups back gun restrictions for domestic abusers in high-profile Supreme Court case 21 Aug 2023
Jewish groups, including Jewish Women International, are supporting gun-rights restrictions for individuals convicted of domestic violence in a Supreme Court...
21 Aug 2023
Forward A massive climate march is scheduled for Rosh Hashanah. Jewish activists give it a pass. 21 Aug 2023
A massive climate march is scheduled to take place in New York on the second day of Rosh Hashanah, which has raised concerns among Jewish climate activists. ...
21 Aug 2023
Forward Fraud, betrayal and spy gear: Inside the messy battle for Chabad of Poway 21 Aug 2023
The battle for control of Chabad of Poway in Southern California continues to escalate, with accusations of fraud, betrayal, and spy gear. Rabbi Yisroel Gold...
21 Aug 2023
Forward In remote North Dakota, endless sky, a few gravestones, and the remnants of a little-known Jewish history 21 Aug 2023
The article explores the little-known Jewish history in remote North Dakota, focusing on a small graveyard of Jewish homesteaders who settled in the region i...
21 Aug 2023
Forward When the Auschwitz Memorial complains about tweets from Holocaust deniers, Twitter shrugs 21 Aug 2023
The Auschwitz Memorial and Museum is struggling to get Twitter to take action against Holocaust deniers who post antisemitic messages. Despite reporting offe...
21 Aug 2023
Forward Woman killed in West Bank shooting, 2 days after Israeli father and son shot to death in Huwara 21 Aug 2023
An Israeli woman was killed and her driver injured in a shooting attack outside Hebron, the latest in a series of deadly attacks in the West Bank. The victim...
21 Aug 2023
Forward Vandals smashed glass at several kosher restaurants in Los Angeles over Shabbat 20 Aug 2023
Several kosher restaurants in Los Angeles were targeted by vandals who smashed their glass entrances. Five restaurants on Pico Boulevard, a street known for ...
20 Aug 2023
Forward ‘Are we going to be a moral country?’ A reporter reflects upon returning from Israel 18 Aug 2023
The reporter reflects on their experience attending protests in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, noting that the Arab speakers received less enthusiastic responses fr...
18 Aug 2023
Forward News Quiz: Test your knowledge of light rail, street brawls and a Jewish nose controversy 18 Aug 2023
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18 Aug 2023
Forward As we approach the High Holidays, I'm making amends for my smartphone addiction 18 Aug 2023
As the High Holidays approach, the author reflects on their own smartphone addiction and the impact it has on their relationships. They recognize the allure ...
18 Aug 2023
Forward Can Borscht Belt history revive Catskills tourism? 18 Aug 2023
The Borscht Belt resorts, once a thriving hub of Jewish vacation culture in the Catskills, have been revitalized through a new trail of historical markers, h...
18 Aug 2023
Forward Vivek Ramaswamy says US should not give Israel more aid than to others in the Middle East 17 Aug 2023
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, stated in an interview that the United States should reduce its aid to Israel and not provide them with...
17 Aug 2023
Forward Netanyahu has resisted internal and external pressure to moderate. Can IDF reservists change that? 17 Aug 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a crisis within the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) as thousands of air force reservists have stopped report...
17 Aug 2023
Forward The Borscht Belt resorts were abandoned long ago. But these signs point to a brighter future 17 Aug 2023
The Borscht Belt resorts in Mountain Dale, New York, once popular among Jewish vacationers, have long been abandoned, but efforts are underway to commemorate...
17 Aug 2023
Forward A Holocaust museum is launching in Fortnite. Can video games fight antisemitism? 17 Aug 2023
A new video game called "The Light in the Darkness" aims to educate players about the Holocaust by portraying the experiences of a French-Jewish family durin...
17 Aug 2023
Forward Super Bowl champion Leonard Fournette visits Jewish summer camp for children with cancer 17 Aug 2023
Super Bowl champion Leonard Fournette made a surprise visit to Camp Simcha, a kosher overnight camp for children with cancer and chronic illnesses. Operated ...
17 Aug 2023
Forward Leading his star-studded cast of schnooks, Donald Trump is producing his very own 'Springtime for Hitler' 17 Aug 2023
This article draws parallels between the plot of the film "The Producers" and the actions of former President Donald Trump. The author compares Trump's alleg...
17 Aug 2023
Forward NYC Mayor Eric Adams is heading to Israel next week 17 Aug 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will be visiting Israel next week, his first trip to the country since taking office. The trip is organized by the UJA-Federat...
17 Aug 2023
Forward These bodaciously herbaceous Jewish ingredients just might make you cuckoo for kuku 17 Aug 2023
This article explores the use of fresh herbs in Jewish cooking, specifically focusing on the differences in their usage among Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrac...
17 Aug 2023
Forward Tel Aviv’s long-awaited light rail system is finally opening. But not on Shabbat. 17 Aug 2023
Tel Aviv's long-awaited light rail system is set to open, but it will not operate on Shabbat. The project, which cost $5 billion, will reshape commuting in T...
17 Aug 2023
Forward Revealed: Who the big Jewish donors are backing in the 2024 GOP presidential primaries 17 Aug 2023
A detailed review of super PAC and campaign donations, as well as public rhetoric and invitations for private fundraisers, reveals that Jewish donors are div...
17 Aug 2023
Forward Rahm Emanuel says he’s concerned America is returning to ‘ugly’ past of attacks on Jews 17 Aug 2023
Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, expressed concern about the rise of violent antisemitism in the United States, comparing it to the religious pers...
17 Aug 2023
Forward Argentina’s shocking primary winner could become the country’s first Jewish president 16 Aug 2023
Javier Milei, a libertarian politician in Argentina, emerged as the leading vote-getter in the national primary elections. He is known for his controversial ...
16 Aug 2023
Forward Israel's protest movement has birthed a cottage industry 16 Aug 2023
The protest movement in Israel, particularly in Tel Aviv, has become a significant contributor to the local economy. Every Saturday, large-scale protests tak...
16 Aug 2023
Forward Can we please stop talking about Bradley Cooper’s nose? 16 Aug 2023
The article discusses the controversy surrounding actor Bradley Cooper's portrayal of Jewish musician Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming film Maestro. Some pe...
16 Aug 2023
Forward Thousands of Yiddish pulp fiction stories finally seeing the light of day 16 Aug 2023
Harvard Yiddish professor Saul Noam Zaritt has pioneered a project to bring attention to Yiddish pulp fiction stories, or "shund" literature, which had previ...
16 Aug 2023