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In wake of attack on Israel, Biden will join WH roundtable with Jewish leaders to discuss Israel
11 Oct 2023
President Joe Biden plans to attend a White House roundtable with Jewish leaders to discuss the recent Hamas attack on Israel and efforts to combat antisemit...
11 Oct 2023
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The truth of Hamas is in its charter
11 Oct 2023
The Hamas charter, created in 1987 and revised in 2017, sheds light on the group's decision to target innocent Jewish civilians. Founded as an Islamic fundam...
11 Oct 2023
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A new memorial honors victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
11 Oct 2023
A new memorial is being unveiled at the site of the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire, commemorating the tragic event where 146 workers died in 1911. The memo...
11 Oct 2023
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‘Root cause’ of violence is focus for Palestinian groups
10 Oct 2023
Leading Palestinian advocacy groups in the United States are calling on lawmakers to address the root cause of the violence between Israel and Palestine, whi...
10 Oct 2023
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Biden: Hamas attack is moment when ‘a pure, unadulterated evil is unleashed upon the world’
10 Oct 2023
In an address from the White House, President Joe Biden strongly condemned Hamas and expressed American support for Israel. He announced that the number of A...
10 Oct 2023
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Vigils, rallies, fundraisers and support groups: How Jewish Americans are responding to Hamas’ attack on Israel
10 Oct 2023
In response to the recent Hamas attack on Israel resulting in casualties and abductions, Jewish Americans are actively participating in various forms of supp...
10 Oct 2023
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'Fauda' nearly predicted a terrorist invasion of Israel — the show's creators thought it was too far-fetched
10 Oct 2023
Avi Issaccharoff, journalist and co-creator of the show "Fauda," revealed that the upcoming season almost depicted a scenario similar to the recent terrorist...
10 Oct 2023
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Our Jewish community has become divided. Hamas' attack reminds us that we must stand together
10 Oct 2023
In this article, Rabbi Avi Shafran reflects on the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas and the divisions within the Jewish community. He emphasizes that...
10 Oct 2023
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Jewish leaders concerned after Germany’s far-right AfD party continues to make gains in local elections
10 Oct 2023
Jewish leaders are expressing concern after Germany's far-right AfD party made significant gains in local elections. The party placed third in Bavaria and se...
10 Oct 2023
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Forget about Kanye’s tweets — Black members of Congress stand with Israel
10 Oct 2023
The article highlights the consistent support for Israel from members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), countering instances of Black antisemitism. Wh...
10 Oct 2023
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Meet the Jews defending Hamas
9 Oct 2023
Hundreds of protesters, including Jewish organizations, gathered outside the Israeli consulate in New York City for an Emergency Rally for Gaza. Among the sp...
9 Oct 2023
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Everything I thought I knew about Israel and Gaza was wrong
9 Oct 2023
The author, reflecting on their extensive experience covering Israel and Gaza, admits to misconceptions after a devastating terror attack in Israel, where mo...
9 Oct 2023
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‘My heart is shattered.’ ‘The world cannot sit on the fence.’ Natalie Portman, Sarah Silverman and more react to the Israel-Gaza War
9 Oct 2023
Many celebrities, including Natalie Portman, Sarah Silverman, Bono, Alex Edelman, and others, have spoken out about the Israel-Gaza War. Silverman emphasized...
9 Oct 2023
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Three dozen Harvard student organizations say Israel 'is the only one to blame'
9 Oct 2023
Three dozen student organizations at Harvard University have signed a statement blaming Israel for all of the recent violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conf...
9 Oct 2023
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The American Jewish left is wrong about Palestinian 'resistance'
8 Oct 2023
In this article, Rob Eshman discusses the response of the American Jewish left, particularly groups like IfNotNow and Jewish Voice for Peace, to recent event...
8 Oct 2023
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This war united Israelis like never before — and we will continue to fight for peace
8 Oct 2023
Despite a devastating mass terror attack by Hamas causing over 600 deaths and 2,000 injuries in Israel, Israelis have united in the face of this tragedy, wit...
8 Oct 2023
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‘Is it a war — or is it an operation?’ Thousands of miles from home, Israeli teenagers learn the devastating news
7 Oct 2023
Israeli teenagers visiting a synagogue in New Jersey were shielded from news of their country being at war by their rabbi, who eventually had to gently break...
7 Oct 2023
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Hamas is calling its attack 'Al-Aqsa Flood.' Why is the Jerusalem mosque so important in Gaza?
7 Oct 2023
Hamas launched an attack on Israel called 'Al-Aqsa Flood,' citing defense of the Aqsa Mosque and opposition to Israeli aggression and control in the region a...
7 Oct 2023
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Israelis on the Gaza border outraged at weeks of government complacency
7 Oct 2023
Recent missile attacks near the Gaza border have left Israelis, like David Levy, outraged at the government's perceived complacency and failure to respond ef...
7 Oct 2023
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With Israel and Gaza at war, trivial matters can restore our empathy
7 Oct 2023
In the midst of conflict between Israel and Gaza, the author reflects on how trivial daily concerns can overshadow the larger issues at hand. They draw paral...
7 Oct 2023
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Instead of dancing with the Torah, we are under attack
7 Oct 2023
On the day when Israelis typically celebrate and dance with the Torah, the country instead experienced a multi-front terrorist attack. As rockets continue to...
7 Oct 2023
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After centuries out of sight, the oldest surviving Hebrew Bible is making a permanent move to Israel
6 Oct 2023
The Codex Sassoon, the oldest existing Hebrew Bible dating back to around 900 C.E., has been permanently relocated to Israel after being acquired by Alfred M...
6 Oct 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Jewish poverty in film and campus controversy at CUNY
6 Oct 2023
The article discusses two topics: Jewish poverty in film and campus controversy at CUNY (The City University of New York). In Jewish poverty in film, the aut...
6 Oct 2023
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Meet Orthodox Judaism’s first openly gay congregational rabbi
6 Oct 2023
Shua Brick, a 29-year-old Orthodox Jewish man, is believed to be the first openly gay congregational rabbi within Orthodox Judaism. Brick struggled with his ...
6 Oct 2023
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I left the Hasidic world three years ago. This time of year, I dearly miss it
6 Oct 2023
In this personal reflection, the author, who left the Orthodox Hasidic community three years ago, expresses their longing and nostalgia for the sense of comm...
6 Oct 2023
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Orthodox Judaism has its first openly gay congregational rabbi. This is his story.
5 Oct 2023
Rabbi Shua Brick, an openly gay Orthodox Jew, is breaking barriers in the Jewish community. He serves as a congregational rabbi in an Orthodox synagogue in O...
5 Oct 2023
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From the archive: Orthodox sage 'comes out' as a center debuts in Jerusalem
5 Oct 2023
Rabbi Steven Greenberg, an Orthodox rabbi, publicly came out as gay in 1999, advocating for the inclusion and acceptance of gay and lesbian Orthodox Jews. He...
5 Oct 2023
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Readers respond to the lost and lonely Jews: ‘We feel your pain’
5 Oct 2023
Readers of the Forward responded deeply to recent advice given to those feeling disconnected from Jewish community life. Through personal stories, individual...
5 Oct 2023
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Feinstein, a ‘proud member’ of her synagogue, to be buried privately at Jewish cemetery
5 Oct 2023
The funeral services for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein included the presence of Rabbi Jonathan Singer from Congregation Emanu-El, the synagogue where Feinst...
5 Oct 2023
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How the most influential Jewish play of the 20th century went on to possess the world
5 Oct 2023
The article discusses the enduring influence and significance of the play "The Dybbuk" by S. An-sky. The play, which tells the story of a young woman possess...
5 Oct 2023
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UPenn to review event policies after Palestinian culture festival drew backlash
5 Oct 2023
The University of Pennsylvania is undergoing a review of its policies following backlash over a Palestinian cultural festival that featured speakers accused ...
5 Oct 2023
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An Israeli protest group is inviting strangers to debate politics in their sukkahs
4 Oct 2023
The initiative "Safeguarding Our Shared Home," led by Michal Muszkat-Barkan, seeks to foster constructive political dialogue in Israel during the festival of...
4 Oct 2023
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Democratic House candidate clarifies 'regrettable' tweet about McCarthy and Hasidic leaders
4 Oct 2023
Former Congressman Mondaire Jones found himself in hot water after a now-deleted tweet regarding a meeting between former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Ha...
4 Oct 2023
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Haunting, poignant, unsettling, riveting — images from the precarious lives of artists in a diverse Israeli city
4 Oct 2023
The article discusses two art exhibits, "Tales and Textiles" and "Rifts, Joints, and Rifts," that showcase the work of three artists residing in Ramla, Israe...
4 Oct 2023
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The chaos is the point: Matt Gaetz and the mainstreaming of conspiracy, xenophobia and antisemitism
4 Oct 2023
The article examines the political antics of Congressman Matt Gaetz, highlighting his role in the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his history of ...
4 Oct 2023
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The Leonard Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro’ has been plagued by ‘Jewface’ controversy. Many Jewish fans don’t care.
3 Oct 2023
The biopic "Maestro" about Leonard Bernstein, directed by and starring Bradley Cooper, has been criticized for its non-Jewish stars' use of prosthetics to po...
3 Oct 2023
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Woman kidnapped in Iraq was doing research authorized by Princeton
3 Oct 2023
Princeton University confirmed that Elizabeth Tsurkov was conducting authorized research for her Ph.D. thesis in Iraq when she was kidnapped by militants. He...
3 Oct 2023
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Once, this play about an underground abortion network was history; now, it’s timelier than ever
3 Oct 2023
"Jane: Abortion and the Underground" is a play by Paula Kamen that tells the story of the Jane Collective, an underground abortion network that operated befo...
3 Oct 2023
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Israeli minister holds Sukkot prayer service in Saudi Arabia amid warming ties
3 Oct 2023
In a symbolic gesture of burgeoning Israeli-Saudi relations, Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi conducted a Sukkot prayer service in Riyadh. The se...
3 Oct 2023
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Displaced by ethnic violence, India’s Bnei Menashe Jews construct sukkahs nonetheless
2 Oct 2023
In the midst of ethnic violence in India's Manipur state, the Bnei Menashe Jews, believed to be descendants of one of Israel's lost tribes, are constructing ...
2 Oct 2023
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Mexico's Sheinbaum wore a rosary at an event. Is that kosher?
29 Sep 2023
Claudia Sheinbaum, a Jewish candidate for president in Mexico, faced criticism for wearing a rosary necklace at a campaign event, leading to accusations of i...
29 Sep 2023
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What you do when your sister is being held by a terrorist cell in Iraq
29 Sep 2023
Emma Tsurkov's sister, Elizabeth, a graduate student at Princeton, was abducted by Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq in March. Emma has been tirelessly working to sec...
29 Sep 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Sukkot and Canadian scandal
29 Sep 2023
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29 Sep 2023
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A campus LGBTQ+ group broke ties with its Hillel over Israel. Where are queer Jewish students supposed to go?
29 Sep 2023
Rice Pride, an LGBTQ+ student group at Rice University, has severed ties with its Hillel branch over the issue of Israel. Rice Pride claims that Hillel's sup...
29 Sep 2023
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Ben Shapiro engages Elon Musk in the least Jewish debate on Jews
29 Sep 2023
Elon Musk and Ben Shapiro recently held a debate about the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) without the involvement of the ADL itself. The two men criticized the...
29 Sep 2023
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Dianne Feinstein was tenacious and contradictory — just like American Jews
29 Sep 2023
Senator Dianne Feinstein, who passed away at 90, was known for her impactful career in the Senate, advocating for issues like gun control and exposing tortur...
29 Sep 2023
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What’s the difference between a $40 etrog and a $100 etrog? You’ll need to squint to find out.
29 Sep 2023
In this article, the author explores the difference in price between a $40 etrog and a $100 etrog, both of which are sold by young vendors in the Orthodox ne...
29 Sep 2023
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Why are all these Jewish leaders groveling to Elon Musk?
28 Sep 2023
A roundtable discussion on online antisemitism featuring Jewish leaders including Ben Shapiro, Reuven Rivlin, Natan Sharansky, and Alan Dershowitz took a sur...
28 Sep 2023
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Why Sukkot is my favorite Jewish holiday
28 Sep 2023
Sukkot is described as a cherished Jewish holiday, distinct from others due to its emphasis on joy, nature, and earth-based rituals. While it holds historica...
28 Sep 2023
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Trump frustrated when told he couldn't leverage US aid to Israel for peace deal, book claims
28 Sep 2023
The article discusses former President Donald Trump's frustration when he was informed that he could not leverage U.S. military aid to Israel to negotiate a ...
28 Sep 2023