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Forward Will Scharf, co-founder of ‘Jews Against Soros,’ is Trump’s new White House staff secretary 18 Nov 2024
Will Scharf, a Jewish attorney known for his involvement in Donald Trump's legal team, has been appointed as the White House staff secretary for Trump's seco...
18 Nov 2024
Forward Trump wants prayer in schools. The Bible tells us how dangerous that is 17 Nov 2024
Robert Alter examines the implications of President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate prayer in public schools, highlighting the dangers it poses to...
17 Nov 2024
Forward Will Trump's efforts to fight antisemitism help degrade democracy? 15 Nov 2024
Emily Tamkin critiques Donald Trump's recent pledges to combat antisemitism, suggesting that his strategies may undermine democratic institutions such as fre...
15 Nov 2024
Forward A Jewish snowman movie would have made a lot more sense than Netflix's 'Hot Frosty' 15 Nov 2024
Mira Fox critiques the Netflix film "Hot Frosty," a Hallmark-style Christmas movie featuring a magically animated snowman, Jack, who is more reminiscent of a...
15 Nov 2024
Forward Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor 15 Nov 2024
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a centrist Jewish Democrat representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District, has officially announced his candidacy for the state's...
15 Nov 2024
Forward Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary nominee, has multiple Christian and Crusades-inspired tattoos 15 Nov 2024
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, has drawn attention for his body tattoos reflecting Christian and Cru...
15 Nov 2024
Forward How a cup of coffee keeps one man feeling close to the hostages in Gaza 15 Nov 2024
Josh Katz, a resident of Montclair, New Jersey, has found a unique way to feel connected to the Gaza hostages through an everyday ritual: coffee. Every day a...
15 Nov 2024
Forward The Jewish Sport Report: Lindsay Gottlieb’s historic win and other Jewish sports highlights from this week 15 Nov 2024
The Jewish Sport Report covers a series of notable achievements and incidents in Jewish sports, highlighting Lindsay Gottlieb's milestone 300th career win as...
15 Nov 2024
Forward In the shadows of Nazi viciousness, an unlikely story of love and heroism blooms 15 Nov 2024
The Sunflower House by Adriana Allegri is a compelling historical fiction novel set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany's notorious Lebensborn program, with...
15 Nov 2024
Forward Senate moves to pass contentious antisemitism bill targeting anti-Israel activity on campuses 15 Nov 2024
The U.S. Senate is on the verge of advancing the Antisemitism Awareness Act, a bipartisan but divisive bill addressing antisemitism in higher education. The ...
15 Nov 2024
Forward I studied in Amsterdam — the antisemitic violence there doesn't surprise me 15 Nov 2024
Mia Faye Kreindler reflects on her experiences with antisemitism while studying at the University of Amsterdam, connecting them to recent antisemitic violenc...
15 Nov 2024
Forward An Israeli woman in playing Mary in a Netflix movie — and the outcry is getting weird 15 Nov 2024
The casting of Israeli actress Noa Cohen as Mary in a new Netflix movie has sparked controversy across various religious and political lines. Some Christians...
15 Nov 2024
Forward Mike Huckabee's old-school Christian Zionism is bad news for anyone who wants Middle East peace 15 Nov 2024
The appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel under President-elect Donald Trump is poised to complicate peace efforts in the Middle East. Huckabe...
15 Nov 2024
Forward Like our patriarch Abraham, American Jews face 10 post-election tests of our values 15 Nov 2024
Rabbi Julie Roth draws parallels between the biblical trials faced by Abraham and contemporary challenges facing American Jews post-election. In a sermon giv...
15 Nov 2024
Forward Trump taps RFK Jr., whose anti-vaccine activism has included antisemitic comments, to lead Dept. of Health and Human Services 15 Nov 2024
Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine advocate known for antisemitic comments, as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy...
15 Nov 2024
Forward A Ben & Jerry’s battle over Israel, long frozen, thaws anew amid Gaza war 15 Nov 2024
The longstanding legal conflict between Ben & Jerry's and its parent company Unilever has resurfaced as tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza...
15 Nov 2024
Forward What a Trump second presidency will mean for school prayer, campus antisemitism and other education issues Jews care — and worry — about 14 Nov 2024
Following Donald Trump's reelection, concerns are rising among Jewish communities regarding education policies that could intensify religious elements in pub...
14 Nov 2024
Forward Has Mark Zuckerberg become the anti-Elon Musk? 14 Nov 2024
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, two of the world's most high-profile billionaires, have been turning into contrasting figures in the public eye. While Zuckerb...
14 Nov 2024
Forward Why is the latest Jesus movie about, uh, mixed martial arts? 14 Nov 2024
The movie "The Carpenter" integrates Jesus with mixed martial arts (MMA), presenting a unique blend of religious and athletic themes. Set in Nazareth, it fol...
14 Nov 2024
Forward John Garfield and Paul Newman could have been contenders in ‘On the Waterfront’ 14 Nov 2024
The iconic film 'On the Waterfront' could have featured either John Garfield or Paul Newman instead of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy. Garfield, originally co...
14 Nov 2024
Forward Tidbits: Hasidic singer Mendel Roth says he’s joining the IDF 14 Nov 2024
Hasidic singer Mendel Roth has announced his intention to join the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a decision that stands out given the diverse perspectives wit...
14 Nov 2024
Forward Will leading Jewish groups support a crackdown on pro-Palestinian nonprofits? 14 Nov 2024
Leading Jewish groups, including the ADL and AIPAC, are backing a controversial U.S. bill that could enable the Treasury Department to strip nonprofits of ta...
14 Nov 2024
Forward Will leading Jewish groups support a crackdown on pro-Palestinian nonprofits? 14 Nov 2024
Leading Jewish organizations like AIPAC and the ADL are supporting legislation that could strip tax-exempt status from nonprofits suspected of supporting ter...
14 Nov 2024
Forward Will leading Jewish groups support a crackdown on pro-Palestinian nonprofits? 14 Nov 2024
Amid rising concerns over antisemitism and hostility towards Israel, prominent Jewish organizations are endorsing legislation that would allow the U.S. Treas...
14 Nov 2024
Forward New Los Angeles Yiddish scene continues a long tradition 14 Nov 2024
Los Angeles is experiencing a resurgence in Yiddish culture, spearheaded by activists like Rabbi Zach Golden, Caroline Luce, Aaron Castillo-White, and Miri K...
14 Nov 2024
Forward Israel’s proposed wartime budget would slash benefits for new immigrants 13 Nov 2024
Israel's proposed wartime budget for 2025 includes significant cuts to financial stipends for new immigrants, limiting eligibility based on personal wealth w...
13 Nov 2024
Forward ‘Wanted’ posters at U of Rochester target Hillel director, Netanyahu’s brother and others with ‘ties’ to Israel 13 Nov 2024
The University of Rochester campus has seen a disturbing escalation in protest tactics, with "Wanted" posters targeting Jewish and non-Jewish university pers...
13 Nov 2024
Forward Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco will close for a year, citing financial woes 13 Nov 2024
The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco will temporarily close for a year starting December 15 due to financial challenges and a decline in att...
13 Nov 2024
Forward Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz has left a trail of antisemitic comments 13 Nov 2024
The nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has sparked significant controversy due to Gaetz's history of antisemit...
13 Nov 2024
Forward As ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee could derail Trump's plans for the Middle East 13 Nov 2024
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel could challenge Trump's goals of expanding the Ab...
13 Nov 2024
Forward Your complete guide to Trump's Jewish advisers and pro-Israel cabinet 13 Nov 2024
As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his cabinet for a potential second term, key appointments signify a continuation of strong pro-Israel policies. Not...
13 Nov 2024
Forward US takes no action as deadline passes for Israel to meet Gaza’s humanitarian needs 13 Nov 2024
The Biden administration is evaluating Israel's compliance with a U.S. directive to enhance humanitarian aid to Gaza. Following an October letter demanding i...
13 Nov 2024
Forward After years of stalling, Netanyahu will finally face a courtroom — and, just maybe, a reckoning 13 Nov 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to finally face corruption charges in court after years of delaying tactics that have undermined Israel's ju...
13 Nov 2024
Forward After years of stalling, Netanyahu will finally face a courtroom — and, just maybe, a reckoning 13 Nov 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to face the courtroom after years of maneuvers to delay his corruption trial. The Jerusalem District Court h...
13 Nov 2024
Forward As Israel faces off against France, the true battle will be taking place off the field 13 Nov 2024
As tensions flare between France and Israel ahead of a Nations League soccer match, the game underscores the deep political and ideological divides spilling ...
13 Nov 2024
Forward Trump's first picks are die-hard Israel supporters, mocking the pro-Palestinian protest vote 13 Nov 2024
In a column by Rob Eshman, the author reflects on President-elect Donald Trump's picks for key positions related to U.S. policy on Israel and Palestine, expr...
13 Nov 2024
Forward The Talmud replacing the Constitution? An antisemite tweets, and Jews get in on the joke 13 Nov 2024
In a recent online phenomenon, Jewish Twitter humorously engaged with a bizarre antisemitic tweet by Holocaust denier Stew Peters, who claimed that the U.S. ...
13 Nov 2024
Forward Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments 12 Nov 2024
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, ruling it unconstituti...
12 Nov 2024
Forward They created a musical about the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. Today's activists are listening 12 Nov 2024
"We Live in Cairo," a new musical by the Lazour brothers, follows six American University of Cairo students during the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, reflecting t...
12 Nov 2024
Forward Voters elected Hitler because they liked his fascist promise. Trump's reelection repeats that history 12 Nov 2024
Peter Fritzsche, a history professor at the University of Illinois, examines the 2024 U.S. presidential election through a historical lens, drawing parallels...
12 Nov 2024
Forward School prayer timeline: The evolution of prayer in schools, from Founding Fathers to President Trump's commitment to bringing it back 12 Nov 2024
Benyamin Cohen's article traces the history and legal battles over prayer in U.S. public schools, beginning from the creation of the First Amendment in 1791,...
12 Nov 2024
Forward Trump nominates Mike Huckabee, evangelical hardliner, as U.S. ambassador to Israel 12 Nov 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Mike Huckabee, a former governor of Arkansas and evangelical leader, as the U.S. ambassador to Israel. Known for h...
12 Nov 2024
Forward How a Jewish deep-sea diver found treasure, shipwrecks and Leonard Bernstein 12 Nov 2024
Howard Rosenstein, a Jewish diver and entrepreneur, began his remarkable career after discovering a Roman coin while diving off the coast of Israel in 1968. ...
12 Nov 2024
Forward In this ‘Merchant of Venice,’ tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight 12 Nov 2024
The latest production of "The Merchant of Venice" by Igor Golyak transforms William Shakespeare's contentious play into a debate on cultural perception and p...
12 Nov 2024
Forward Trump plans to reinstate school prayer. Our readers remember times Christianity came up in class 12 Nov 2024
The discussion on the intersection of religion and public education resurfaces with President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate school prayer, chall...
12 Nov 2024
Forward Anti-Israel protesters in Amsterdam set tram fire just days after targeted attacks against Jews 12 Nov 2024
In Amsterdam, tensions continue to escalate as anti-Israel protesters set a tram on fire, just days after Israeli soccer fans were violently attacked. The in...
12 Nov 2024
Forward Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s Jewish adviser and likely White House deputy chief of staff? 11 Nov 2024
Stephen Miller, a long-time adviser to Donald Trump, is poised to become Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House. Born into a Jewish family in Santa Monica,...
11 Nov 2024
Forward Will Trump appoint a Jewish liaison? He's the only president in nearly half a century who hasn't. 11 Nov 2024
Every U.S. president since Jimmy Carter, except Donald Trump, has appointed a liaison to the Jewish community. As Trump prepares to assume office again, voic...
11 Nov 2024
Forward What a Secretary of State Marco Rubio would mean for American Jews and Israel 11 Nov 2024
Senator Marco Rubio's potential nomination as Secretary of State under a second Trump administration may impact U.S.-Israel relations and the broader Jewish ...
11 Nov 2024
Forward If Vivek Ramaswamy becomes Secretary of State, his ‘America First’ ideology could complicate U.S.-Israel relationship 11 Nov 2024
The potential nomination of Vivek Ramaswamy as Secretary of State under President-elect Donald Trump could introduce significant shifts in the U.S.-Israel re...
11 Nov 2024