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Clarence Thomas' close friend Harlan Crow collects Nazi artifacts. The reason why could be even darker than it seems
11 Apr 2023
The friendship between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow has come under scrutiny due to Crow's collection of...
11 Apr 2023
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Is having a Jewish state worth it? Daniel Gordis's new book provides a case for optimism
11 Apr 2023
In his book "Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders Dreams?", Daniel Gordis argues that despite the challeng...
11 Apr 2023
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Passover popovers will help you make it through the holiday
10 Apr 2023
In this article, the author shares a recipe for Passover popovers that his mother-in-law introduced him to. The popovers are made by mixing matzo meal with o...
10 Apr 2023
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Billionaire's Nazi memorabilia and connection to Justice Thomas raises questions
10 Apr 2023
Texas real estate developer Harlan Crow's ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas have come under scrutiny due to Thomas' failure to disclose trips and...
10 Apr 2023
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My dad co-wrote ‘A Rugrats Passover.’ I had questions about it.
10 Apr 2023
"A Rugrats Passover," co-written by Jonathan Greenberg, was a groundbreaking and highly rated episode of the popular Nickelodeon series, featuring a humorous...
10 Apr 2023
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Israel concedes to ‘disturbing’ demand by Poland: Students should visit memorials to murderers of Jews
10 Apr 2023
Israeli historians and scholars of Polish Jewry and the Holocaust are criticizing the recent agreement between Israel and Poland that allows Israeli youth de...
10 Apr 2023
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Remembering Mimi Sheraton: 5 great Jewish recipes
7 Apr 2023
Acclaimed food writer Mimi Sheraton passed away at 97. She was a former New York Times food and restaurant critic and author of 16 books, including "The Whol...
7 Apr 2023
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Hit Christian TV show 'The Chosen' is all about Jesus. So why is it so Jewish?
7 Apr 2023
"The Chosen," a popular Christian TV show about Jesus and his disciples, brings a unique focus on Judaism to the portrayal of early Christianity by highlight...
7 Apr 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Passover at Rikers, Israeli air strikes, and Congolese Jewish politics
7 Apr 2023
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7 Apr 2023
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Crowds are expected as Jewish families plan excursions over the Passover holiday
7 Apr 2023
Jewish families are planning outings during the days between the first two and last two days of Passover, known as chol hamoed. Various attractions and busin...
7 Apr 2023
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Now translated into 49 Jewish languages: the Jewish spring ritual of counting the Omer
6 Apr 2023
The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion's Jewish Language Project showcases Jewish linguistic diversity through a multilingual Omer counter dur...
6 Apr 2023
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Slave and victim of the Nazi regime — the complicated legacy of Bruno Schulz
6 Apr 2023
Benjamin Balint's book, "Bruno Schulz: An Artist, a Murder, and the Hijacking of History," delves into the life and legacy of Bruno Schulz, a lesser-known Je...
6 Apr 2023
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I translated ‘Life and Fate.’ Now an imprisoned American journalist is reading it in a Russian jail
5 Apr 2023
In this article, Robert Chandler reflects on the significance of Vasily Grossman's novel, Life and Fate, particularly in the context of present-day Russia. C...
5 Apr 2023
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13 NY rabbis to Jamaal Bowman: Quit your anti-Israel charades
4 Apr 2023
Thirteen New York rabbis have written an article criticizing Congressman Jamaal Bowman for his anti-Israel stance and actions. They claim that Bowman has ali...
4 Apr 2023
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How Ayn Rand, Emerson and Thoreau perverted the American Dream
4 Apr 2023
Dan Friedman's article explores Alissa Quart's critique of the self-reliant American Dream in her book, "Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American...
4 Apr 2023
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Jews are asked to set a place for arrested journalist Evan Gershkovich at Passover Seders
3 Apr 2023
Jews are being asked to set a place at their Passover Seder tables for Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested in Russia on accusat...
3 Apr 2023
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Do I dare grill a gefilte fish?
3 Apr 2023
Passover celebrates freedom, but why do we force ourselves to eat gefilte fish? Tradition is the short answer. Ashkenazi gefilte fish and Sephardic fish cake...
3 Apr 2023
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Twitter Blue could hand antisemites a megaphone
31 Mar 2023
The introduction of Twitter Blue, a paid verification program on the platform, has raised concerns about the potential increase in antisemitism and hate spee...
31 Mar 2023
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We need to stop singing the same song about Israel — or it's not going to be OK
31 Mar 2023
Israel is facing significant challenges that threaten its status as a democracy and its international standing. The recent protests against the right-wing go...
31 Mar 2023
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News Quiz: Trump indicted edition
31 Mar 2023
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31 Mar 2023
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So, what did Jorge Luis Borges really think of the Jews?
31 Mar 2023
Jorge Luis Borges, an Argentine author, had a complex and sometimes contradictory attitude towards Jews. While he is often praised for his philosemitic works...
31 Mar 2023
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The late poet Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim’s tragic secret
30 Mar 2023
Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim, a Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor, passed away recently in Israel. During the war, she was sent to the Vilna Ghetto and then to a...
30 Mar 2023
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My sister cut me out of her life after our father died. How do I fix this?
30 Mar 2023
The letter writer is seeking advice on how to reconcile with her estranged sister who cut off contact with the family after their father's death. The writer ...
30 Mar 2023
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I'm a junior in high school. Why do I need to apologize for Israel?
29 Mar 2023
The author, a Jewish high school student, expresses her frustration with feeling the need to apologize for Israel and justify her complicated feelings about ...
29 Mar 2023
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10 Passover recipes guaranteed to spice up your Seder table
29 Mar 2023
This article provides a list of ten Passover recipes to add variety to your Seder table. The recipes include Tequila-marinated chicken cutlets, Turkish lamb ...
29 Mar 2023
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You say matzah — and matzo and matzuh and matzee and more
29 Mar 2023
In response to a recent column about how the Forward should spell the name of the unleavened bread product eaten during Passover, readers shared their prefer...
29 Mar 2023
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The crucial Jewish ingredient that you probably don't think of as a Jewish ingredient
29 Mar 2023
Eggs are a versatile and important ingredient in Jewish cuisine. They are considered a parve protein, meaning they can be consumed with both dairy and meat m...
29 Mar 2023
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Jimmy Carter built strong bridges to American Jews — and tested their patience
28 Mar 2023
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, is a complex figure in the Jewish community due to his efforts and controversies. His presidency was m...
28 Mar 2023
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Hollywood goddess Hedy Lamarr was an Austrian Jew who pined for Vienna but hid her religion
28 Mar 2023
The exhibition "Hedy Lamarr: Actress Inventor Viennese" at the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York explores the life of Austrian Jewish actress Hedy Lamarr. ...
28 Mar 2023
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I was saying kaddish without mourning — until a song opened my heart
28 Mar 2023
In this personal essay, Joshua Metzger reflects on his experience of saying kaddish, the Jewish prayer for mourners, after the death of his mother. He descri...
28 Mar 2023
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Food writer Alison Roman makes a comeback — and a brisket for Passover
27 Mar 2023
Alison Roman, a popular food writer, is making a comeback with her new cookbook, Sweet Enough, which is already a bestseller. The cookbook focuses on dessert...
27 Mar 2023
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Will Robert Kraft's $25m ad campaign against antisemitism work?
27 Mar 2023
Billionaire Jewish businessman Robert Kraft plans to spend $25 million on a public awareness campaign against antisemitism, flooding television airwaves with...
27 Mar 2023
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'A very, very dangerous situation': An Israeli journalist’s key takeaways from recent protests
24 Mar 2023
Massive protests have erupted in Israel, with hundreds of thousands of people opposing proposed legislative changes that would weaken the judicial system and...
24 Mar 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of kashering and car washing
24 Mar 2023
This article discusses two different topics: kashering (the process of making utensils kosher) and car washing. It provides a quiz to test the reader's knowl...
24 Mar 2023
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2022 saw a 52% jump in antisemitic incidents in NYC. Mayor Adams says it will change this year
24 Mar 2023
New York City saw a significant increase of 52% in antisemitic incidents in 2022 compared to the previous year, with the highest number of reported incidents...
24 Mar 2023
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My sons owe me so much money I’m broke. How do I get them to repay me?
23 Mar 2023
In a letter to the advice column "Bintel Brief" in The Forward, a mother expresses frustration over her sons' reluctance to repay a debt she loans them. The ...
23 Mar 2023
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Can you handle the truth? Americans like Jews.
21 Mar 2023
Despite an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and rhetoric in recent years, a Pew Research Center survey found that Americans have the most favorable view o...
21 Mar 2023
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Avi Mayer, prominent pro-Israel activist, named editor of the Jerusalem Post
21 Mar 2023
Avi Mayer, a prominent pro-Israel activist and communications professional, has been appointed as the next editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post. Mayer, who ...
21 Mar 2023
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Celebrating the digital launch of an iconic Yiddish song collection
20 Mar 2023
Yiddish music fans can now celebrate the launch of The Yosl and Chana Mlotek Yiddish Song Collection website at the Workers Circle. Based on the popular Pear...
20 Mar 2023
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How a Florida bill could hurt Jewish studies
17 Mar 2023
A controversial Florida bill, House Bill 999, that aims to limit race and gender studies may also have unintended consequences for Judaic studies programs in...
17 Mar 2023
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News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Jewish popularity, protests, and Passover
17 Mar 2023
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17 Mar 2023
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Halevi is wrong. The fight to end the occupation and protect democracy are directly intertwined
17 Mar 2023
In this letter to the editor, Mark Lurinsky criticizes Israeli analyst Yossi Klein Halevi for his disparagement of leftist Israeli groups focused on the occu...
17 Mar 2023
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The delectable tale of the Passover marshmallow, from Egyptian Exodus to American Seder table
17 Mar 2023
Marshmallows have become a popular Passover treat, although they are not traditionally associated with the holiday. While marshmallows are not kosher by defa...
17 Mar 2023
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In 'Parade,' a tragedy of antisemitism is timely as ever — and it wants you to notice
17 Mar 2023
"Parade," a musical revival centered on the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, explores themes of antisemitism and prejudice in America. The pro...
17 Mar 2023
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Jews win religion popularity contest in new poll
15 Mar 2023
According to a recent poll by the Pew Research Center, Jews have the highest positive rating among major religious groups in the United States. The data show...
15 Mar 2023
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Why were ads for Netflix’s online store appearing on Holocaust denial videos?
15 Mar 2023
Ads for Netflix's store were inadvertently displayed on Holocaust denial videos hosted on Rumble, a platform popular with far-right users. This was reported ...
15 Mar 2023
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American Jewish leaders 'dropped everything' and flew to Israel to thwart controversial judicial plan
15 Mar 2023
A delegation of American Jewish leaders from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) flew to Israel to lobby against a controversial judicial plan bac...
15 Mar 2023
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To avert extinction, the gefilte fish I loved had to evolve
15 Mar 2023
The author reflects on her love for gefilte fish, a traditional Jewish dish, and fears its extinction as the older generation that made it passes away. She r...
15 Mar 2023
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Jacob Steinmetz, Orthodox pitcher, strikes out trio of Dominican stars in WBC debut
15 Mar 2023
Jacob Steinmetz, a 19-year-old Orthodox Jewish pitcher and a prospect for the Arizona Diamondbacks, made headlines by striking out three Dominican Republic a...
15 Mar 2023
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‘Time for the Shabbos goy’: Andrew Cuomo announces new pro-Israel Democratic group
14 Mar 2023
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the creation of a new advocacy group called Progressives for Israel amidst growing concern over diminishi...
14 Mar 2023