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Kevin Baker's book, "The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City," delves into the intertwined history of New York City's rise and the evolution o...

As election day approaches, Robert Zaretsky reflects on Isaac Asimov's prescient short story "Franchise," which depicts a single voter, Norman Muller, chosen...

Nikki Schreiber, creator of the "Humans of Judaism" Instagram page, expands her digital storytelling into a new book filled with Jewish narratives from vario...

Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman, expressed his confusion and concern over Jewish American support for former President Donald Trump. At a rally in Southfie...

David McCormick, the Republican Senate nominee in Pennsylvania, is stirring controversy by praising Doug Mastriano, a Christian nationalist with a history of...

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel defended President Biden's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing that true friendship involves honesty rat...

In the midst of Sukkot, Israel's announcement of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's assassination poses significant challenges for the nation's leadership. Jodi Rud...

Olivia Haynie reflects on Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "The Message," which explores the power of narrative in both perpetuating and challenging systemic oppr...

Writer Danielle Berrin shares the emotional story behind naming her newborn son Moses Tzvi in honor of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a young Israeli who was kidnappe...

Assisted suicide remains a complex issue in Jewish burial practices due to its prohibition in traditional Jewish law. However, as revealed in a discussion fr...

The Hardal sector, a blend of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Judaism and nationalist ideology, is increasingly influencing the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with poten...

Isaiah Bowman, president of Johns Hopkins University from 1935-1948, is highlighted as a significant yet under-recognized figure in the history of antisemiti...

Isaiah Bowman, who served as president of Johns Hopkins University from 1935 to 1948, remains a figure of controversy due to his pronounced antisemitic and e...

A recent Forward-CHIP50 poll reveals that American Jews are divided over the use of police and censorship to manage campus protests regarding Israel. While n...

Dalia Delissa Kaye critiques former President Donald Trump's alleged peace-building efforts in the Middle East, arguing that his policies exacerbated regiona...

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg addresses the rise of antisemitism in New York, emphasizing his office's proactive measures to combat hate crimes. Br...

Ilana Kaplan's new book, "Nora Ephron: At The Movies," explores the celebrated filmmaker's enduring legacy, emphasizing her rom-coms like "When Harry Met Sal...

Pigs have historically been a significant symbol in defining Jewish identity, as explored in Jordan D. Rosenblum's new book, "Forbidden: A 3000-year History ...

Lili Rosen's one-woman play, "The Second Circumcision of Lili Rosen," vividly portrays her journey of gender transition and her complex relationship with her...

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar presents Israel with an opportunity to redefine its strategic approach in Gaza, according to Dan Perry. Prime Minister...

Yahya Sinwar, a prominent Hamas leader, was reportedly killed by Israeli forces in a shootout in Rafah. Sinwar was instrumental in orchestrating the October ...

Miriam Adelson, a prominent supporter of pro-Israel and Republican causes, has fulfilled her earlier promise by donating $100 million to a super PAC supporti...

Shai Davidai, an outspoken Israeli assistant professor at Columbia University, has been temporarily barred from the campus following his confrontational acti...

A new viral sensation among Jewish families has emerged from Amazon's marketplace: cardboard boxes mislabeled for the Sukkot holiday with the Hebrew letters ...

David Duke, the controversial former leader of the Ku Klux Klan, has surprisingly endorsed Jill Stein, the Jewish Green Party candidate for the presidential ...

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, fondly reminisces about his 1977 joint bar mitzvah with Scott Bermack at Temple Shalom in New Jerse...

Rabbi Avi Shafran critiques Pope Francis for using language in his address to Middle Eastern Catholics that historically has been interpreted as antisemitic,...

The Biden administration's threat to withhold crucial military aid from Israel unless it increases humanitarian aid to Gaza is not just about humanitarian co...

Van Jones emphasizes the need to rebuild the historic alliance between Black and Jewish communities, which has eroded over time due to geopolitical and domes...

Rufus Wainwright and Donald Trump are at odds over the use of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," which Trump played at a campaign rally. Despite Wainwright's crit...

Rukhl Schaechter explores a unique cultural artifact—a Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain, Tefillat Geshem, sung by the late cantor Mordechai Hersh...

Emphasizing the cultural interplay within Jewish liturgy, Rukhl Schaechter explores a Yiddish parody of the Hebrew prayer for rain, traditionally recited on ...

Miriam Udel presents a Yiddish children's Simchat Torah parable illustrating the intrinsic value of the Torah over material goods. Through a short tale of pi...

In New York City's dense urban landscape, creative adaptations allow Jewish communities to celebrate Sukkot despite the lack of private outdoor spaces. From ...

The Forverts is hosting a Zoom event exploring whether the Rabbis engaged in opposition against Enlightenment thinkers. This period, known for its emphasis o...

A recent Forward-CHIP50 poll reveals that American Jews generally favor Kamala Harris over Donald Trump to handle the Israel-Hamas conflict, with 54% express...

Amy Eilberg reflects on her struggle to pray during Yom Kippur in light of ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon, drawing parallels to Rabbi Abraham Joshua He...

Sruli Fruchter argues that Israel's military actions against Hezbollah and potentially Iran are not only justified but necessary to ensure its national secur...

A Sukkot program was recorded at the radio station WEVD, capturing a moment of cultural and religious significance for the Jewish community, as reported by t...

David Christopher Kaufman critiques Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "The Message," arguing that it propagates anti-Zionism and antisemitism. Coates, an influenti...

Yermiyahu Ahron Taub, originally a yeshiva student, transitioned into a successful career as a poet and writer. His journey from religious study to literary ...

Heinz Berggruen, a renowned German-Jewish art dealer and collector, fled Nazi Germany in 1936 but eventually reconciled with his birthplace by gifting it a w...

The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank known for influencing Republican administrations, has launched Project Esther, a plan to combat antisemiti...

The ongoing tensions in Israel over Haredi draft exemptions have intensified, with significant implications for society, economy, and national unity. As the ...

Edmund Case critiques the Netflix series "Nobody Wants This" for its misguided portrayal of interfaith relationships within Jewish communities. He argues tha...

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch's recent Yom Kippur sermon has sparked considerable discussion due to its critical stance on Jewish anti-Zionism, particularly among youn...

With the surge in anti-Israel slogans and protests on college campuses, the terms 'Zionist' and 'Zionism' have gained unprecedented attention and controversy...

A faux Forverts truck, referring to the historic Yiddish newspaper, was spotted on the set of an upcoming film called Marty Supreme, starring Timothe Chalame...

The article discusses the depiction of Donald Trump's office in the film "The Apprentice," highlighting a Hebrew plaque awarded to him by the Jewish National...

Daoud Kuttab, a Palestinian-American Christian journalist, explores the seeming lack of empathy many American Jews and Christians have towards Palestinians d...