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Forward Terror attack killed at least 6 in Israel as Iran launched missiles 1 Oct 2024
Iran launched a missile barrage against Israel, targeting Tel Aviv, while at the same time, a terrorist attack in Jaffa resulted in the death of at least six...
1 Oct 2024
Forward In a new cookbook, the forgotten Jewish roots of a Sicilian and her sweets 1 Oct 2024
Victoria Granof's new cookbook, "Sicily, My Sweet," explores the multifaceted culinary heritage of Sicilian Jews through a blend of personal history and reci...
1 Oct 2024
Forward 'Megalopolis' is an aesthetically brilliant, morally bankrupt film that traffics in homophobic and antisemitic clichés 1 Oct 2024
Francis Ford Coppola's new film, Megalopolis, while aesthetically impressive, falls short morally, according to Jay Michaelson. The film uses an outdated mor...
1 Oct 2024
Forward The Forward’s $1,000 flak jacket: The tale of an Israeli talisman 30 Sep 2024
An Israeli flak jacket, procured by a Forward journalist, became a symbol of the chaotic environment for foreign reporters covering the aftermath of the Octo...
30 Sep 2024
Forward A year after Oct. 7, Israel's south is still discovering new depths of resilience  30 Sep 2024
One year after the traumatic events of October 7th, 2023, where Hamas attacks devastated Sderot, Israel, the city is undertaking significant reconstruction p...
30 Sep 2024
Forward Jimmy Carter is 100. In biblical times, that’s a teenager. 30 Sep 2024
Benyamin Cohen reflects on Jimmy Carter's hundredth birthday by providing a whimsical comparison to the longevity of biblical figures, like Methuselah, who s...
30 Sep 2024
Forward Analysis: Walz and Vance — 2 very non-Jewish guys — will debate. What do Jews need to know? 30 Sep 2024
In the upcoming debate between Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, both candidates present minimal direct ties to Jewish communities, co...
30 Sep 2024
Forward 'Megalopolis' and 'The Brutalist' build on Ayn Rand's 'Fountainhead,' then blow up her ideas 30 Sep 2024
Brady Corbet's film "The Brutalist" and Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis" serve as cinematic critiques of Ayn Rand's Objectivism, contesting the notion th...
30 Sep 2024
Forward California man sentenced for drive-by shooting of Jews leaving LA synagogues 30 Sep 2024
A California man, Jaime Tran, was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for two drive-by shootings targeting Jewish victims in Los Angeles' Pico-Robertson ...
30 Sep 2024
Forward Hassan Nasrallah was not a 'towering leader' — he was a terrorist 30 Sep 2024
In this opinion piece, Aviya Kushner critiques media portrayals of Hassan Nasrallah, the late Hezbollah leader, who is described by some outlets as a "toweri...
30 Sep 2024
Forward Nearing a Prayer: How my violin has helped me learn to pray 30 Sep 2024
Dania Bressler reflects on her identity and spiritual journey through music, particularly through the piece 'Tfilah' by Lera Auerbach, which became poignant ...
30 Sep 2024
Forward Jews and Muslims need to embrace commonalities over differences 30 Sep 2024
Zara Hai, a Pakistani-American Muslim high school student, reflects on her experiences following the events of October 7, where both Israelis and Palestinian...
30 Sep 2024
Forward How teens of all backgrounds can connect in a deeply polarized, post-Oct. 7 world 30 Sep 2024
In a post-Oct. 7 world, high school senior Anniyah Rizvi reflects on the polarized reactions within her diverse school community, illustrating a broader stru...
30 Sep 2024
Forward In a supposedly progressive city, words are violence but an actual massacre is justified 30 Sep 2024
Libby Raviv, a high school student from Claremont, California, shares her distressing experience following the Oct. 7 massacre in Israel. As the only person ...
30 Sep 2024
Forward The valuable lesson that Oct. 7 taught me 30 Sep 2024
Ethan VanderWalde, a high school senior from Memphis, shares his personal reflections on the impact of the events of October 7. Initially dismissing it as a ...
30 Sep 2024
Forward How Oct. 7 changed my life as a Jewish Latino American teenager 30 Sep 2024
Max Alperstein, a Jewish Latino teenager born in Guatemala and raised in New York City, shares how the events of October 7, where shocking violence was infli...
30 Sep 2024
Forward ‘Yidishland’ magazine prints first chapter of a new adventure novel 29 Sep 2024
Yidishland, an influential Yiddish magazine, has recently published the first chapter of a new adventure novel. This work contributes to the ongoing revival ...
29 Sep 2024
Forward Watermelons, dogtags, red hands — a guide to the symbols of Oct. 7 and its aftermath 29 Sep 2024
In the year since the Israel-Hamas conflict intensified, visual symbols have emerged to communicate political stances globally. Watermelon imagery, represent...
29 Sep 2024
Forward On Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday, assessing the 39th president's record on the Jews 29 Sep 2024
The article provides a nuanced reflection on Jimmy Carter's complex and controversial legacy in relation to Jewish communities and Israel, as he celebrates h...
29 Sep 2024
Forward With killing of Hezbollah's chief, Israel occupies the inarguable moral high ground 28 Sep 2024
In a significant development, Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been framed as a moral victory, potentially destabilizing Hezbo...
28 Sep 2024
Forward An Israeli hip-hop artist remembers a day of hope in Gaza 27 Sep 2024
Israeli hip-hop artist Shaanan Streett reflects on his time as a soldier in Gaza in 1991, when a seemingly peaceful day during the First Intifada saw Palesti...
27 Sep 2024
Forward A different closet: Queer Zionists navigate the post-Oct. 7 dating scene 27 Sep 2024
In the wake of the October 7 conflict, Jewish queer individuals are facing increased tension and alienation in dating scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ ...
27 Sep 2024
Forward Why won't Kamala Harris talk about her brisket? 27 Sep 2024
As the Jewish holidays approach, curiosity about Vice President Kamala Harris's brisket recipe emerges, given her Jewish husband Doug Emhoff's comments on he...
27 Sep 2024
Forward Even in a time of grief and anguish, the show and the art must go on 27 Sep 2024
The exhibition "Seeking Joy" at the Dr. Bernard Heller Museum, led by curator Phyllis Freedman and director Jean Bloch Rosensaft, showcases 50 selected works...
27 Sep 2024
Forward How the premiere of 'Saturday Night Live' was a great bar mitzvah present 27 Sep 2024
In a humorous reflection on both personal and cultural history, Gary Rudoren recalls the serendipitous convergence of his bar mitzvah and the premiere of 'Sa...
27 Sep 2024
Forward 8 young Jewish comedians on what 'SNL 50' means to them 27 Sep 2024
Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary provides a moment to reflect on its impact, particularly on Jewish comedians in the TikTok generation. These comedians...
27 Sep 2024
Forward 8 young Jewish comedians on what 'SNL 50' means to them 27 Sep 2024
Eight young Jewish comedians share their perspectives on how 'Saturday Night Live' (SNL), now entering its 50th season, has influenced their comedic journeys...
27 Sep 2024
Forward Trump's warning to Jewish voters is now a flashpoint in tight House race 27 Sep 2024
In the heated race for New York's Hudson Valley congressional district, former Rep. Mondaire Jones is targeting Rep. Mike Lawler over his defense of Donald T...
27 Sep 2024
Forward Netanyahu delivered fire and brimstone at the UN — but who was he trying to impress? 27 Sep 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly was marked by his typical assertive style, focusing on Iran-backed t...
27 Sep 2024
Forward ‘The Rabbi Who Was Late to Kol Nidre’ (folktale) 27 Sep 2024
Miriam Udel retells a Yiddish folktale about an elderly rabbi who sacrifices attending the Kol Nidre service to comfort a crying baby and its sibling, highli...
27 Sep 2024
Forward Netanyahu, blasting UN as antisemitic, offers vision for peace rooted in Saudi deal 27 Sep 2024
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing the United Nations General Assembly, denounced the organization as inherently antisemitic while advocating for ...
27 Sep 2024
Forward Biden to host Rosh Hashanah call with Jewish leaders next week 27 Sep 2024
President Joe Biden is slated to conduct a virtual meeting with Jewish leaders ahead of the High Holidays, amidst heightened awareness of antisemitic violenc...
27 Sep 2024
Forward Analysis: Netanyahu will address the United Nations. Here's why it's his favorite stage. 27 Sep 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu, amid a growing conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah, will address the United Nations General Assembly, a platform he frequently uses to advo...
27 Sep 2024
Forward Laura Loomer, Jewish activist who flew on Trump’s plane, says her ties to antisemites shouldn’t undercut her advocacy 26 Sep 2024
Laura Loomer, a Jewish activist known for her far-right affiliations and controversial statements, is facing renewed scrutiny due to her associations with fi...
26 Sep 2024
Forward He's a Muslim Israeli who was close with Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Now he's mourning his friend — and seeking change 26 Sep 2024
Arab-Israeli journalist Yanal Jabarin shares his poignant memories of his friendship with Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas. Thei...
26 Sep 2024
Forward How Adams’ indictment is shaking up New York Jews 26 Sep 2024
The indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on bribery and fraud charges has sent shockwaves through the city, particularly among Jewish communities who...
26 Sep 2024
Forward A painful split in the Yiddishist community since Oct. 7 26 Sep 2024
The piece explores the growing ideological divide within the Yiddishist community over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, heightened since the Hamas attacks o...
26 Sep 2024
Forward A painful split in the Yiddishist community since Oct. 7 26 Sep 2024
A notable ideological split has emerged within the Yiddishist community following the Hamas attacks on Israel and the subsequent conflict. This divide is par...
26 Sep 2024
Forward You can buy Sukkot gift boxes that say 'tuchus' on Amazon 26 Sep 2024
An Amazon seller unintentionally caused laughter among Jewish communities by selling Sukkot gift boxes that mistakenly read "tuchus" due to reversed Hebrew t...
26 Sep 2024
Forward Our greatest Jewish sculptor has a passion for life and a soft spot for Mallomars 26 Sep 2024
Joel Shapiro, at 83, is celebrated as one of the greatest living Jewish sculptors, known for his vivid sculptures that challenge spatial perception and balan...
26 Sep 2024
Forward An anti-Zionist Jew wants to know: ‘Am I even Jewish anymore?’ 26 Sep 2024
This piece from "A Bintel Brief" addresses a perennial Jewish dilemma regarding anti-Zionism and Jewish identity. An individual identifies as an anti-Zionist...
26 Sep 2024
Forward A rabbi dates a non-Jew in Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This.' Rabbis in interfaith relationships have thoughts. 26 Sep 2024
In Netflix's series 'Nobody Wants This,' Kristen Bell stars as a sex podcaster dating a rabbi, played by Adam Brody, an intriguing premise that mirrors real-...
26 Sep 2024
Forward Netflix finally gave Jews our Hot Rabbi. Too bad every other Jew in the show sucks 26 Sep 2024
Netflix's new romantic comedy series "Nobody Wants This" attempts to create a sensation with Adam Brody's character of a hot rabbi, Noah, drawing parallels t...
26 Sep 2024
Forward Foundation seeks projects that promote Yiddish as a living language 26 Sep 2024
The Marinus and Minna B. Koster Foundation is seeking projects that promote Yiddish as a living language for the upcoming year. This initiative continues the...
26 Sep 2024
Forward I made aliyah right before Oct. 7. Here's why I stayed 25 Sep 2024
Recent immigrant to Israel, Sruli Fruchter, reflects on his arrival just before the tragic Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Initially struggling to integrate...
25 Sep 2024
Forward New poll shows sharp differences in how Modern Orthodox and Haredi will vote 25 Sep 2024
A new poll by Nishma Research reveals significant differences in voting preferences between Modern Orthodox and Haredi Jewish communities ahead of the upcomi...
25 Sep 2024
Forward Who are the Jews in Trump’s inner circle? 24 Sep 2024
Former President Donald Trump's current inner circle of Jewish advisors and influencers is notably different from his previous presidency, where Ivanka Trump...
24 Sep 2024
Forward A maelstrom around Rashida Tlaib shows how broken discourse about the war has become 24 Sep 2024
The discourse surrounding the Israel-Hamas war and its impact on public figures like Rep. Rashida Tlaib highlights the broader issues of dehumanization and m...
24 Sep 2024
Forward Sitcom star encourages non-Jews like her to hang mezuzahs on their homes 24 Sep 2024
In an innovative gesture of solidarity, actress Patricia Heaton has initiated the #MyzuzahYourzuzah campaign, encouraging non-Jews to hang mezuzahs on their ...
24 Sep 2024
Forward Why antisemitic politicians pose a quandary for Jewish leaders 24 Sep 2024
The article delves into the complex challenges Jewish leaders face when dealing with politicians who openly express antisemitic views, such as North Carolina...
24 Sep 2024