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Forward Tidbits: New exhibit about Maimonides • Woody Allen saves his friend from choking 24 May 2023
The Yiddish publication Tidbits features a weekly news briefing. This week's highlights include a new exhibit about the renowned Jewish philosopher and physi...
24 May 2023
Forward Who is the Jewish guy who will ‘moderate’ DeSantis’ presidential launch on Twitter? 23 May 2023
David Sacks, a Jewish tech entrepreneur and supporter of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, will moderate DeSantis' presidential bid launch on Twitter. Sacks, wh...
23 May 2023
Forward To be a Jew in Berlin is to be a stranger in an all-too-familiar land 23 May 2023
Photographer Jason Langer's book, Berlin, explores the city's sites of historic significance to Jews. Langer's black-and-white photographs depict both the pa...
23 May 2023
Forward Daveed Diggs is playing a crab — is that kosher? 22 May 2023
Daveed Diggs, a Jewish actor, is playing the role of Sebastian the crab in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. This has raised questions about the ...
22 May 2023
Forward Conservative movement OKs vegetarian and vegan restaurants without kosher supervision 22 May 2023
The Conservative movement has issued a ruling stating that Jews may eat at vegetarian or vegan restaurants that do not have kosher supervision. This marks a ...
22 May 2023
Forward On Paul Simon's dark night of the soul, he wants it darker — much darker 20 May 2023
Paul Simon's new album, Seven Psalms, is a reflection on mortality and the meaning of life. The album is a dark and introspective exploration of existence, w...
20 May 2023
Forward In the history of the artichoke, a history of Sephardic Jews 20 May 2023
The artichoke holds a special significance in the Jewish community of Rome, particularly in the Jewish Ghetto. The dish carciofi alla Giudia, or Jewish-style...
20 May 2023
Forward George Santos fabricated his life story. The person he pretended to be will defeat him in 2024 19 May 2023
George Santos, a Republican congressman from New York, has been exposed for fabricating details about his life, including his Jewish heritage. The revelation...
19 May 2023
Forward News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Christian billboard fails and questionable Auschwitz sales 19 May 2023
This text appears to be a notice regarding republishing guidelines for an article from The Forward. It emphasizes that the article can be republished for fre...
19 May 2023
Forward 5 facts about Amichai Chikli, the Israeli minister who defended Elon Musk 19 May 2023
Amichai Chikli, the Israeli Minister for Diaspora Affairs, recently defended Elon Musk's controversial comments about George Soros, claiming they were not an...
19 May 2023
Forward Sam Zell, Jewish billionaire whose media purchase tarnished a legendary career, dies at 81 19 May 2023
Sam Zell, a Jewish billionaire and real estate magnate, has died at the age of 81. Known for his ability to revive struggling companies, Zell's career took a...
19 May 2023
Forward In a joyous and colorful reimagination of Noah's Ark, a vision for a new kind of Judaism 19 May 2023
Artist Yulia Iosilzons' vibrant and whimsical paintings at the Carvalho Park gallery in Brooklyn reimagine the story of Noah's Ark, infusing it with Jewish s...
19 May 2023
Forward Something’s not kosher as questions arise over products from India 19 May 2023
Consumers are being warned of potentially fraudulent kosher symbols on food from India and other parts of Asia. A website dedicated to warnings on kosher foo...
19 May 2023
Forward This lawmaker and rabbi was scheduled to deliver an invocation. His colleagues replaced him with a Christian  19 May 2023
Montana State Representative and Rabbi Ed Stafman was unexpectedly replaced when he was scheduled to deliver an invocation at the legislative session. Stafma...
19 May 2023
Forward This family survived the Holocaust. Could a weekly Shabbat Zoom call help them survive the pandemic? 18 May 2023
During the COVID-19 pandemic, one family has found solace and connection through a weekly Shabbat Zoom call that has continued even after the public health e...
18 May 2023
Forward I sat shiva for my sister because she hates Israel. Should I bother reconciling? 18 May 2023
The writer of the letter is estranged from their sister because of her views on Israel, which the writer considers antisemitic. The writer sat shiva for thei...
18 May 2023
Forward A congressman reportedly employs ‘neo-Nazis.’ Jewish House members want him censured 18 May 2023
A group of Jewish freshman Congress members have called for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to censure Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) after reports surfaced that he emp...
18 May 2023
Forward Is Midge Maisel my modern Orthodox neighbor? 18 May 2023
The final season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" finally portrays an observant Jewish lifestyle in a way that honors it. The earlier seasons of the show lack ...
18 May 2023
Forward A South African influencer used this Yiddish term very wrongly 17 May 2023
South African influencer Vusi Thembekwayo is facing criticism for misusing the Yiddish word "farginen" on social media. While the word means to take genuine ...
17 May 2023
Forward An airplane encounter between Noa Kirel, Israel’s Eurovision finalist, and a top Orthodox rabbi has gone viral 17 May 2023
A selfie taken by Israeli pop star Noa Kirel on a flight to Tel Aviv has gone viral, symbolizing unity in a divided Israel. In the photo, Kirel is sitting ne...
17 May 2023
Forward Elon Musk takes aim at the Anti-Defamation League after CEO says his tweets ‘will embolden extremists’ 17 May 2023
Elon Musk criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) on Twitter after the ADL CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, criticized Musk's remarks about George Soros. Musk s...
17 May 2023
Forward Go behind the scenes with the Forward's legendary advice column Bintel Brief 16 May 2023
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is hosting an event called Bintel Brief: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, to discuss the legendary advice column of the Forward. ...
16 May 2023
Forward Why's a microwave baking matzo? And why does that 400-year-old menorah have a lightbulb? 16 May 2023
The Museum at Eldridge Street is currently displaying an exhibition called A Collage of Customs: Iconic Jewish Woodcuts Revised for the Twenty-First Century....
16 May 2023
Forward Elon Musk doesn’t understand George Soros — or Magneto — but he’s great at antisemitism 16 May 2023
Elon Musk recently tweeted that George Soros reminds him of Magneto, a character from the X-Men comics who can manipulate metal with his mind. The comparison...
16 May 2023
Forward Can this great big Jesus musical make America believe? + Giuliani made antisemitic remarks about Jewish genitals 16 May 2023
A new Jesus musical called "His Story" is aiming to not only entertain audiences but also inspire them to have faith. The musical, which was created by a Jew...
16 May 2023
Forward Billboards urge people to convert to Christianity — but can they make antisemites see the light? 15 May 2023
The article discusses the prevalence of Christian billboards across highways in the United States, questioning their effectiveness in converting people and w...
15 May 2023
Forward Another Jewish Democrat launches campaign against Santos — to defeat the ‘MAGA mishegas’ 15 May 2023
Zak Malamed, a third-generation Long Islander and co-founder of the donor network Next 50, has launched a bid for the Congressional seat currently held by Re...
15 May 2023
Forward A lawsuit, a hotel bombing, an invasion: The moments that shaped Israel — that you don't know about 15 May 2023
As Israel celebrates its 75th birthday, this article aims to highlight some overlooked moments in the country's history that have shaped its trajectory. Thes...
15 May 2023
Forward Will Biden's next ambassador to Israel be a woman? 14 May 2023
There is a strong chance that the next United States ambassador to Israel could be a woman, which would be a historic first for the position. Several highly ...
14 May 2023
Forward Worried your dinner isn't kosher? This pocket gizmo claims it'll figure it out 12 May 2023
A company called VIAVI Solutions has patented a handheld device that uses spectroscopic classification to determine whether food is kosher or halal. The devi...
12 May 2023
Forward News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Rashida Tlaib, the Philadelphia 76ers, and FrumGPT 12 May 2023
The article is about a news quiz that tests the reader's knowledge of various topics including Rashida Tlaib, a member of Congress, the Philadelphia 76ers ba...
12 May 2023
Forward 75 years ago, Israel gained independence. How did the media cover it? 12 May 2023
On May 14, 1948, Israel declared independence and the United States recognized the new country. Newspapers around the world covered the event, with themes em...
12 May 2023
Forward Ben Shapiro called Bernie Sanders a ham sandwich — what kind of sandwich would he be? 12 May 2023
Ben Shapiro recently referred to Bernie Sanders as a non-Jewish ham sandwich with shrimp on lard bread. This led to speculation about what kind of sandwich S...
12 May 2023
Forward Rashida Tlaib held a Nakba Day event at the Senate. Why are some Jews so mad? 11 May 2023
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Rep. Rashida Tlaib's Nakba Day event held at the U.S. Senate. Nakba Day commemorates the displacement of Pa...
11 May 2023
Forward My friend Herschel Siegel died by suicide. Politicizing his death doesn’t help gay Jews 11 May 2023
The article discusses the suicide of Herschel Siegel, a beloved graduate of Yeshiva University. The author criticizes a piece that suggests Herschel's homose...
11 May 2023
Forward This rabbi is betting $5,000 he can convince you to go vegan 11 May 2023
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, a vegan for 12 years, has issued a challenge offering $5,000 to anyone willing to debate him on veganism in front of their congregat...
11 May 2023
Forward In Berlin, the Nazis burned Freud and Fitzgerald. Now Florida's banning Eric Carle and Margaret Atwood 11 May 2023
The author reflects on attending a ceremony in Berlin to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the infamous Nazi book burnings. The event had a poignant signif...
11 May 2023
Forward Descendants of Holocaust perpetrators are writing about their history — what can we learn from them? 11 May 2023
Three recently published books, written by descendants of Holocaust perpetrators, delve into the painful histories of their families. Linda Kinstler's "Come ...
11 May 2023
Forward These Jewish Eurovision songs are terrible. Listen to them anyway 10 May 2023
The article explores various Jewish Eurovision songs from different years and countries, highlighting unique moments and performances, such as Ortal from Fra...
10 May 2023
Forward Tidbits: 23 Jewish camps make Newsweek list • In this shul, members weave prayer shawls 10 May 2023
Newsweek has released its annual list of the top Jewish camps in the United States, with 23 camps making the list. In another article, a synagogue is highlig...
10 May 2023
Forward A new Nazi revenge film from Finland is called 'Sisu' – is that Finnish for ‘chutzpah’? 10 May 2023
The article discusses a new Finnish film called "Sisu," which explores the story of a Finnish commando-turned-gold prospector during World War II. The film h...
10 May 2023
Forward Why is the IDF promoting its Gaza operation like a Marvel movie? 9 May 2023
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have come under criticism for promoting their operations in Gaza like a Marvel movie. The IDF announced their newest operati...
9 May 2023
Forward I knew Herschel Siegel for his entire life. Don't exploit his death. 9 May 2023
In a letter to the editor, David Schoen criticizes an article that discusses Herschel Siegel's suicide. Schoen argues that the article exploits Herschel's de...
9 May 2023
Forward Online ‘zine’ unites young Yiddishists 9 May 2023
Heymish: A Zine about Home is a new Yiddish zine created by Sarah Biskowitz and Cameron Bernstein through their Yiddishistke Instagram account. The zine prov...
9 May 2023
Forward On a New Jersey school board, a microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is brewing 9 May 2023
Sahar Aziz, a member of the Westfield Board of Education and a law professor at Rutgers University, is facing a complaint accusing her of antisemitism for cr...
9 May 2023
Forward The brilliant Jewish artist that time forgot 9 May 2023
Eudice Shapiro, a Jewish violinist who died in 2007 at the age of 93, was a highly talented musician who struggled to find recognition in America. Despite be...
9 May 2023
Forward Is it OK for a Supreme Court justice to accept bagels and lox from her high school friends? 9 May 2023
A group of women who attended high school with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan wanted to send her bagels and lox from a famous deli in New York City. Howev...
9 May 2023
Forward 'Bridgerton' mastermind and 'Queen Charlotte' author also makes a mean matzo ball soup 9 May 2023
Author Julia Quinn, known for her "Bridgerton" book series that has been adapted into a popular Netflix show, discusses the similarities between her own Jewi...
9 May 2023
Forward Mitzvah or shanda? Suns owner Ishbia grabs ball, annoys MVP 8 May 2023
In a recent NBA playoff game, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia grabbed the ball from Denver Nuggets' player Nikola Jokic, leading to a tense moment and a techni...
8 May 2023
Forward Is New York's most ubiquitous Jew leaving New York behind? 8 May 2023
Larry "Ratso" Sloman, a multifaceted figure deeply embedded in popular culture, has a storied career spanning interactions with luminaries like Bob Dylan and...
8 May 2023