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Forward Congressman-elect George Santos lied about grandparents fleeing anti-Jewish persecution during WWII 21 Dec 2022
Congressman-elect George Santos' claim of having Jewish grandparents who fled Europe during World War II appears to be untrue, according to genealogy website...
21 Dec 2022
Forward VIDEO: Funny skit of Jewish customers at a Chinese restaurant on Christmas 21 Dec 2022
In this funny skit by YidLife Crisis, Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion comically depict the Jewish tradition of eating at a Chinese restaurant on Christmas. The ...
21 Dec 2022
Forward Phoenix Suns' new owner played for his hometown Maccabi team 20 Dec 2022
Mat Ishbia, a mortgage-lending entrepreneur, who played basketball for his hometown Maccabi team, has purchased the Phoenix Suns for $4 billion, including th...
20 Dec 2022
Forward GW clears student activist and club of wrongdoing in ‘F— Zionists’ postering 19 Dec 2022
George Washington University has cleared the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter and its leader of any wrongdoing in an incident where anti-Zioni...
19 Dec 2022
Forward Artist Nidaa Badwan escaped repression in Gaza. Now she’s taking on Iran. 16 Dec 2022
Nidaa Badwan, an artist who escaped repression in Gaza and now lives in Italy, is creating a sculpture inspired by the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman ki...
16 Dec 2022
Forward It’s a new year. Can we please talk about antisemitism in a new way? 16 Dec 2022
In this article, the author argues for a new approach to measuring and understanding antisemitism in America. The author suggests that instead of solely focu...
16 Dec 2022
Forward Iran is a Jewish issue. Why is the community silent? 16 Dec 2022
The author expresses disappointment in the silence of the American Jewish community regarding the ongoing protests and human rights violations in Iran. They ...
16 Dec 2022
Forward NY appeals court agrees Yeshiva University must recognize LGBTQ club 15 Dec 2022
A New York appeals court has affirmed a ruling that Yeshiva University must recognize the YU Pride Alliance, an LGBTQ student club, stating that the universi...
15 Dec 2022
Forward Jewish institutions should divest billions in fossil fuels, new report says 15 Dec 2022
A new report from environmental group Dayenu urges Jewish institutions in the U.S. to divest billions of dollars from the fossil fuel industry. The report es...
15 Dec 2022
Forward How the sesame seed became the most Jewish of all ingredients 15 Dec 2022
The article explores the significance of sesame seeds in Jewish culinary history. It traces the origins of the phrase "open sesame" to the Hebrew word sisma,...
15 Dec 2022
Forward Six great Yiddish Hanukkah recordings 15 Dec 2022
As Hanukkah approaches, the article suggests creating a festive atmosphere by using attractive candles and listening to traditional Yiddish Hanukkah music. T...
15 Dec 2022
Forward Morocco's Jewish golden era comes back to life 14 Dec 2022
The article discusses the golden era of Hebrew culture in Morocco in the early and middle part of the 20th century. Moroccan Jews, influenced by Westernizati...
14 Dec 2022
Forward Hebrew Israelites: Facts, myths and reflections 14 Dec 2022
Hebrew Israelite groups, often in the spotlight due to figures like Kanye West and Kyrie Irving, face misconceptions and scrutiny. Scholars Bruce Haynes and ...
14 Dec 2022
Forward I'm moved by the Palestinian solidarity at the World Cup. I hope it's not being exploited 13 Dec 2022
The presence of pro-Palestinian solidarity at the 2022 World Cup has been widely celebrated by Palestinians and seen as a sign that their cause is not forgot...
13 Dec 2022
Forward A mezuzah on the ambassador’s doorpost: The first Jew in the job reflects on a year in Argentina 13 Dec 2022
Marc Stanley, the first Jewish U.S. Ambassador to Argentina, reflects on his year in office. He takes pride in being the first Jewish person in the role and ...
13 Dec 2022
Forward A timeline of Kyrie Irving’s antisemitism controversy 12 Dec 2022
NBA star Kyrie Irving ignited a controversy after sharing a link to an antisemitic film on Twitter. The film, "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America," pr...
12 Dec 2022
Forward Trump: Jewish leaders ‘lack loyalty’ and should be ‘ashamed’ 9 Dec 2022
Former President Donald Trump made controversial remarks accusing Jewish leaders of lacking loyalty and should be ashamed, citing their criticism over his di...
9 Dec 2022
Forward Chef Bobo's frico 9 Dec 2022
Chef Bobo shares his recipe for frico, a dish made with potatoes, onions, and Montasio cheese. The potatoes are boiled, mashed with onions, and cooked until ...
9 Dec 2022
Forward Of course the Italians make a better latke 9 Dec 2022
Frico, a traditional dish from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, is similar to latkes but includes grated potato, onion, and Montasio cheese fried i...
9 Dec 2022
Forward He was indicted for a threat against Manhattan Jews. Some neighbors want him in custody. 8 Dec 2022
Members of Manhattan's Upper West Side Jewish community are expressing outrage that Matthew Mahrer, who was indicted for planning to attack synagogues, remai...
8 Dec 2022
Forward Why is there still a bust of this antisemite in Rockefeller Center? 8 Dec 2022
Despite Charles Lindbergh being remembered for his pioneering transatlantic flight, he was also an antisemite and Nazi sympathizer, as evidenced by his isola...
8 Dec 2022
Forward The top Jewish podcast changes the narrative on Jews who leave the Hasidic world 7 Dec 2022
The Shalom Hartman Institute has released a new podcast called "Heretic in the House" that explores what happens when people leave the Hasidic world. The pod...
7 Dec 2022
Forward Authors protest ‘banned books’ list in Florida that includes Shabbat picture book 7 Dec 2022
The picture book "Chik Chak Shabbat" is among the 176 titles that have been removed from school shelves in Duval County, Florida. PEN America, a nonprofit or...
7 Dec 2022
Forward Hallmark's latest Hanukkah movie is weirdly good 6 Dec 2022
Hallmark's latest Hanukkah movie, "Hanukkah on Rye," is being praised as a significant improvement from previous attempts by the network to portray Jewish ho...
6 Dec 2022
Forward Doug Emhoff to chair White House roundtable with Jewish groups on rising antisemitism 5 Dec 2022
Douglas Emhoff, the Jewish Second Gentleman of the United States, will chair a White House roundtable on antisemitism with various Jewish organizations. This...
5 Dec 2022
Forward Was Josef K. only guilty of the crime of being Jewish? 5 Dec 2022
Orson Welles' film "The Trial," based on Franz Kafka's novel, follows Josef K., played by Anthony Perkins, as he navigates a surreal world of arrest and conf...
5 Dec 2022
Forward In first, ultra-Orthodox news site apologizes to women for blurring their faces 5 Dec 2022
In an unprecedented move, an ultra-Orthodox news site in Israel has apologized for blurring the faces of several women in a photo it published. The women inc...
5 Dec 2022
Forward New York City mayor calls on Black and Jewish groups to build on their historic alliances 4 Dec 2022
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is urging social media companies to address the rise of hate and antisemitism on their platforms, emphasizing the need for str...
4 Dec 2022
Forward How news veteran Ben Smith got his start in journalism — at the Forward 2 Dec 2022
Ben Smith, former editor of BuzzFeed News and current founder of Semafor, got his start in journalism as a summer intern at the Forward in 1998. He fell in l...
2 Dec 2022
Forward Four secrets for making great homemade latkes for Hanukkah 1 Dec 2022
In this article, the author shares four secrets to making great homemade latkes for Hanukkah. The first tip is to not peel or shred the potatoes until you ar...
1 Dec 2022
Forward Hakeem Jeffries, a staunchly pro-Israel Democrat, will lead his party in the U.S. House 1 Dec 2022
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a prominent Democrat from New York, has become the first Black leader of a major party in Congress, succeeding Nancy Pelosi as House Mi...
1 Dec 2022
Forward Why didn't organizers of mayoral summit on antisemitism tell the public about it? 30 Nov 2022
The recent mayoral summit on combating antisemitism, co-hosted by the mayor of Athens, received little public notice and was not widely publicized. This may ...
30 Nov 2022
Forward Kanye West's antisemitism is playing right into white supremacists' hands 29 Nov 2022
In a recent podcast interview with Tim Pool, Kanye West expressed antisemitic views, claiming that Jewish people control banks and media. Two white supremaci...
29 Nov 2022
Forward Jewish Trump officials distance themselves after his dinner with white supremacist 28 Nov 2022
Several former Jewish Trump administration officials, including Elan Carr and David Friedman, have criticized Donald Trump for dining with white supremacist ...
28 Nov 2022
Forward At this deli, the food is as fake as the orgasms — and 7 other lessons from an exhibit about Jewish culinary culture 28 Nov 2022
The article discusses the exhibit "I'll Have What She's Having: The Jewish Deli" at the New-York Historical Society, which explores the history and culture o...
28 Nov 2022
Forward Who is Kanye West and Donald Trump's antisemitic new friend, Nick Fuentes? 25 Nov 2022
The article discusses Nick Fuentes, a young far-right influencer known for his extreme antisemitic and misogynistic views. He recently gained attention when ...
25 Nov 2022
Forward Trump hosts Kanye West and prominent antisemite Nick Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago 25 Nov 2022
Former President Donald Trump recently hosted a controversial dinner at his Mar-a-Lago resort with Kanye West, who has made antisemitic comments, and Nick Fu...
25 Nov 2022
Forward The great-granddaughter of a Hollywood pioneer called out Dave Chappelle, and we got mail 25 Nov 2022
An open letter to Dave Chappelle from Sharon Rosen Leib, the great-granddaughter of a Hollywood pioneer, became the Forward's most-read article of 2022. Rose...
25 Nov 2022
Forward Jerusalem twin bombings: Deadly innovation stirs old traumas 23 Nov 2022
Two deadly bombings shook Jerusalem, breaking the pattern of recent lone-wolf attacks and leaving the city on high alert. The attacks, which occurred at a bu...
23 Nov 2022
Forward How a Jewish security network tipped off police about New York City threat 22 Nov 2022
A tip from a Jewish security organization led to the arrest of two men accused of plotting to attack a synagogue in New York. The Jewish security organizatio...
22 Nov 2022
Forward Brandeis University reeling after bus accident leaves 1 student dead, dozens injured; Jewish students hold vigils 21 Nov 2022
Brandeis University is grieving after a shuttle bus crash left one student dead and dozens injured. The crash occurred near the campus, and the Brandeis comm...
21 Nov 2022
Forward Welcome to the new Twitter: Kanye West is back and Elon Musk trolls the ADL 21 Nov 2022
Elon Musk, the new owner of Twitter, engaged in banter with Kanye West and trolled the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) over the weekend, indicating his desire f...
21 Nov 2022
Forward Jon Stewart is not our ‘spokesjew’ — he normalized hate speech 17 Nov 2022
In a recent interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart discussed recent instances of antisemitism in celebrity culture, including Kanye Wes...
17 Nov 2022
Forward Old Jewish men offer President Biden advice on his 80th birthday 17 Nov 2022
On President Joe Biden's 80th birthday, several Jewish contemporaries offer their life advice and insights. Tom Freudenheim, an 85-year-old retired museum ad...
17 Nov 2022
Forward Lizzy Savetsky is no longer a Real Housewife of New York 16 Nov 2022
Lizzy Savetsky has stepped down from the cast of The Real Housewives of New York (RHONY) after experiencing antisemitic attacks. As a proud Orthodox Jewish w...
16 Nov 2022
Forward Dave Chappelle didn’t say the harshest things about Jews last week — this comedian did 16 Nov 2022
The article reflects on comedian Ari Shaffir’s controversial stand-up special "Jew," comparing it to Dave Chappelle's recent monologue on "Saturday Night Liv...
16 Nov 2022
Forward Dave Chappelle swapped in new ‘SNL’ monologue at last minute, source says 16 Nov 2022
Comedian Dave Chappelle reportedly changed his monologue between the dress rehearsal and the broadcast of Saturday Night Live, with some accusing it of being...
16 Nov 2022
Forward Jon Stewart is right about how to fight antisemitism — and should maybe be our 'spokesjew' 16 Nov 2022
In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart discussed recent antisemitism scandals and humorously referred to himself as the "s...
16 Nov 2022
Forward LGBTQ Israelis fear setbacks as homophobic parties win a place in Netanyahu’s coalition 14 Nov 2022
The recent formation of Israels government led by Benjamin Netanyahu has raised concerns among LGBTQ Israelis. The coalition includes far-right parties, such...
14 Nov 2022
Forward Dave Chappelle got one thing right in his already infamous SNL monologue 13 Nov 2022
In his recent Saturday Night Live monologue, Dave Chappelle offered a piece of advice to Kanye West, stating that you should never say the words "the" and "J...
13 Nov 2022