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Forward Guess which country is most dangerous for Jews? 16 Feb 2023
The most dangerous place for Jews today is Israel, according to Rob Eshman, a senior columnist for the Forward. He points out that more Jews are killed for b...
16 Feb 2023
Forward Pennsylvania governor credits families of Tree of Life victims for his anti-death penalty stance 16 Feb 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called for the abolition of the death penalty, citing moral reasons and insights from families of the Tree of Life syn...
16 Feb 2023
Forward Is it possible to find your bashert on a dating app? 16 Feb 2023
The letter writer is feeling disillusioned with dating Jewish and has tried various dating apps without success. They grew up in a non-practicing family and ...
16 Feb 2023
Forward Did everyone miss an antisemitic campus murder? 15 Feb 2023
The murder of Thomas Meixner, a former University of Arizona graduate student, by Murad Dervish on Yom Kippur in 2022 has stirred a debate about whether the ...
15 Feb 2023
Forward Would you wait in line for 2 hours for a falafel? They certainly would. 15 Feb 2023
The article discusses the author's experience waiting in a long line to try the falafel at LAs du Fallafel in the Jewish quarter of Paris. Despite initially ...
15 Feb 2023
Forward David Duchovny takes a deep dive into his Jewish heritage on 'Finding Your Roots' 15 Feb 2023
Actor David Duchovny explored his Jewish heritage on the show "Finding Your Roots." While Duchovny's Jewish background was known, the show revealed surprisin...
15 Feb 2023
Forward How one of the giants of jazz composed a hymn for Black-Jewish unity 15 Feb 2023
The Gates of Justice is a classical work composed by jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck in 1969. Inspired by the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr....
15 Feb 2023
Forward New research documents show Wikipedia distorts the Holocaust 15 Feb 2023
A new study published in The Journal of Holocaust Research reveals that Wikipedia intentionally distorts and spreads false information about the Holocaust. T...
15 Feb 2023
Forward How Hollywood found its Anne Frank — and why it wasn't Audrey Hepburn 14 Feb 2023
This article discusses the process of casting the role of Anne Frank in the film adaptation of "The Diary of Anne Frank." While Audrey Hepburn was initially ...
14 Feb 2023
Forward Twitter re-platformed extremists — and it's paying off in ad money 10 Feb 2023
Under Elon Musk's leadership, Twitter has reinstated numerous accounts that were previously banned for violating Twitter's rules, including accounts of white...
10 Feb 2023
Forward What does the Torah say about betting on the Super Bowl? + Why there will be a Jesus ad during the game 10 Feb 2023
The Torah does not explicitly address betting on the Super Bowl, but many rabbis disapprove of gambling, citing Talmudic teachings that frown upon it, though...
10 Feb 2023
Forward 'Hogwarts Legacy' video game renews criticism of antisemitic tropes in Harry Potter franchise 9 Feb 2023
The release of the Hogwarts Legacy video game, set in the Harry Potter universe, has sparked criticism over its portrayal of goblins with antisemitic underto...
9 Feb 2023
Forward How many times do you ask someone out before you give up? 9 Feb 2023
In this "Bintel Brief" column, a reader named Ms. Incognito seeks advice on whether to reach out to a guy she met at a gallery opening. They had a good conve...
9 Feb 2023
Forward 'He Gets Us' ads are selling Jesus at the Super Bowl. Who is buying? 8 Feb 2023
The He Gets Us campaign, a nondenominational Christian campaign, is running two ads during the Super Bowl in an attempt to make Jesus relatable to modern-day...
8 Feb 2023
Forward 2 listen or not 2 listen? ADL chief launches new podcast with Nick Cannon 8 Feb 2023
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt has partnered with actor and TV host Nick Cannon for a new podcast called "2 Hate Or Not 2 Hate." Ca...
8 Feb 2023
Forward ‘We have to leave our comfort zone’: Cautious but determined, Israeli expats protest Netanyahu’s government 8 Feb 2023
Israeli expatriates, both in the US and other cities around the world, are joining together to protest against the far-right government of Prime Minister Ben...
8 Feb 2023
Forward For a Broadway star, another memorable Jewish character — miles away from Tevye 8 Feb 2023
Danny Burstein is starring in the new Broadway play "Pictures From Home," where he portrays photographer Larry Sultan. The play explores Sultan's decade-long...
8 Feb 2023
Forward Joe Rogan says 'The idea that Jewish people aren’t into money is ridiculous' 7 Feb 2023
In a recent episode of his popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan made racist statements about Jewish people. The conversation centered around ...
7 Feb 2023
Forward The 'Anne Frank' road trip that transformed America 7 Feb 2023
The Diary of Anne Frank had a profound impact on American audiences when it toured major cities in the U.S. and Canada in 1957-1958. The play served as an ea...
7 Feb 2023
Forward IsraAid dispatches team to Turkey following deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake 6 Feb 2023
IsraAid, a relief organization, has sent a team to Turkey following a deadly earthquake. The team will focus on providing relief supplies, assessing water an...
6 Feb 2023
Forward 'Cancel culture' comes for the AI ‘Seinfeld’ 6 Feb 2023
An AI-generated version of the sitcom Seinfeld on Twitch, named Nothing, Forever, was suspended for two weeks due to the AI character Larry making transphobi...
6 Feb 2023
Forward Sophie Zucker is ready to suck face 6 Feb 2023
Sophie Zucker, a 29-year-old actress and comedian, is gaining success in her career with roles in TV shows like "Dickinson" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." ...
6 Feb 2023
Forward 100 years ago, Albert Einstein took his one and only trip to the holy land. This is what happened. 5 Feb 2023
Albert Einstein visited Mandatory Palestine 100 years ago as part of a larger trip to the Far East and Middle East. While he admired the accomplishments of t...
5 Feb 2023
Forward The college is Christian. Its point guard wears a yarmulke. 3 Feb 2023
Zeev Remer, a freshman Orthodox Jewish basketball player at California Lutheran University, faces challenges balancing his observant lifestyle with sports, o...
3 Feb 2023
Forward My older children worry that their neurodivergent brother won’t ‘launch’ 2 Feb 2023
In this article, a mother writes to the advice column of The Forward expressing concern for her neurodivergent son who is struggling with growing up and seem...
2 Feb 2023
Forward Conservative synagogue makes history with hiring of Hebrew Israelite clergy 1 Feb 2023
Congregation Ahavas Sholom, a Conservative synagogue in Newark, has made history by hiring Eliyahu Elijah Collins and Robert Azriel Devine from the Israelite...
1 Feb 2023
Forward This Orthodox New Yorker feeds more cats than you 1 Feb 2023
Gregory Kaplun, an Orthodox Jewish man in Brooklyn, is a dedicated cat rescuer caring for feral cat colonies in his Midwood neighborhood and beyond. Partneri...
1 Feb 2023
Forward Proposed US census categories on race and ethnicity leave some Jews in a confusing place 31 Jan 2023
Proposed changes to the US government's racial and ethnic statistical standards have raised concerns among Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews who feel they do not fi...
31 Jan 2023
Forward Israel's new far-right government is already chilling innovation and causing brain drain 31 Jan 2023
The article discusses concerns about Israel's new far-right government and its potential impact on innovation and human capital. The authors argue that Israe...
31 Jan 2023
Forward Poland and Germany have long taken opposing approaches to Holocaust remembrance. Touring them with Doug Emhoff, the difference was stark 31 Jan 2023
The author reflects on her recent trip to Poland and Germany with Doug Emhoff, the second gentleman of the United States, where they visited Holocaust sites ...
31 Jan 2023
Forward It was the biggest painting in the world — how could it just disappear? 31 Jan 2023
The article discusses the mysterious disappearance of the largest single canvas oil painting in the world, which was created for the 1959 film "Solomon and S...
31 Jan 2023
Forward Poll: 94% of Jews in George Santos’ district want him to resign 31 Jan 2023
A recent poll conducted in New York's 3rd Congressional District revealed that 94% of Jewish voters believe Representative George Santos, a freshman Republic...
31 Jan 2023
Forward How the premiere of 'The Diary of Anne Frank' was different from any other Broadway opening 30 Jan 2023
The premiere of "The Diary of Anne Frank" on Broadway in 1955 was different from any other opening night due to the emotional weight and significance of the ...
30 Jan 2023
Forward ‘I wasn't aware of the fact that there are tropes about Jews and money,’ Rep. Omar says on CNN 29 Jan 2023
Rep. Ilhan Omar discussed her past social media posts perceived as antisemitic on CNN, acknowledging and apologizing for using language trafficking in antise...
29 Jan 2023
Forward ‘Live without fear’: Doug Emhoff opens up about his Jewishness as he visits his ancestors’ Polish hometown 29 Jan 2023
During a visit to Poland, second gentleman Doug Emhoff reflects on his Jewish identity and the importance of addressing antisemitism. Emhoff, who is married ...
29 Jan 2023
Forward Photos: A somber Holocaust remembrance trip with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff 29 Jan 2023
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, the first Jewish spouse of a president or vice president, recently embarked on a historic trip to Poland to commemorate Holocau...
29 Jan 2023
Forward We called Zionists 'snowflakes.' You gave us your thoughts. 27 Jan 2023
In an opinion piece titled "When did Zionists become snowflakes?", Rob Eshman argues that Jewish organizations should allow pro-Israel students to defend the...
27 Jan 2023
Forward 3 Jewish things about Jeffrey Zients, the new White House chief of staff 27 Jan 2023
Jeffrey Zients, recently appointed as President Joe Biden's new White House chief of staff, is notable for his Jewish connections. A member of Washington Heb...
27 Jan 2023
Forward I'm a university professor. The reality on campus is more complex than 'Zionist snowflakes' 26 Jan 2023
In this article written by Henry Greenspan, a professor emeritus at the University of Michigan, he critiques a recent column by Rob Eshman that explores the ...
26 Jan 2023
Forward Nazi collaborator monuments in Argentina 26 Jan 2023
The Veselka youth camp in Canning, a town on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, has a monument honoring Nazi collaborators Stepan Bandera and Roman Shukhevych. B...
26 Jan 2023
Forward The ADL did not go too far in its remarks on the NYT Hasidic yeshiva investigation 26 Jan 2023
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has responded to criticism regarding its remarks on The New York Times' investigation into Hasidic yeshivas. The ADL clarifi...
26 Jan 2023
Forward In the Netherlands, a majority do not know the Holocaust affected their country 25 Jan 2023
A recent study in the Netherlands found that a majority of the Dutch population, across all age groups, do not know that the Holocaust affected their own cou...
25 Jan 2023
Forward Five years later, a gay Jewish student’s alleged killer is going to trial 24 Jan 2023
A suspect in the 2018 murder of Blaze Bernstein, a Jewish and gay college student, is finally being tried after being ruled competent to stand trial. Bernste...
24 Jan 2023
Forward As Jews, we need to speak out against DeSantis’ efforts to erase Black history 24 Jan 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has banned the teaching of an AP African American Studies course in the state's high schools, arguing that the curriculum viola...
24 Jan 2023
Forward Almost half of Americans don't know how many Jews died in the Holocaust, AJC survey says 24 Jan 2023
A recent survey conducted for the American Jewish Committee revealed that almost half of Americans don't know how many Jews perished in the Holocaust, with o...
24 Jan 2023
Forward Israeli democracy isn't in danger. Minority rule is 23 Jan 2023
In this opinion piece, the author argues that Israeli democracy is not under threat, but rather, minority rule is the issue. The proposed reforms to Israel's...
23 Jan 2023
Forward In Kafka's diaries, harsh criticism and sympathetic fascination for his fellow Jews 23 Jan 2023
The new translation of Franz Kafka’s diaries offers insights into his evolving views on Judaism, highlighting his fascination with Jewish culture and his cri...
23 Jan 2023
Forward When did Zionists become snowflakes? 21 Jan 2023
The rise of "Snowflake Zionism" is a concerning trend in pro-Israel advocacy, exemplified by the outraged response from Jewish organizations and right-leanin...
21 Jan 2023
Forward Does a small autonomous city in Morocco hold the key to religious coexistence? 20 Jan 2023
The article discusses the film "Alegra," directed by Violeta Salama, which explores the complexities of religious coexistence in Melilla, an autonomous Spani...
20 Jan 2023
Forward As more states target trans Americans, Jewish LGBTQ youth need our help 20 Jan 2023
The proposed ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender young people in Florida is a matter of life and death, as trans kids without proper healthc...
20 Jan 2023