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Forward Can Massachusetts really be as antisemitic as they say? 1 Jun 2023
A recent report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has ranked Massachusetts as the second-highest state in the US for white supremacy and sixth-highest for ...
1 Jun 2023
Forward How do I get my control-freak husband to back off? 1 Jun 2023
The Bintel Brief column in The Forward addresses a reader's dilemma about dealing with a control-freak husband who constantly offers advice and insists on ha...
1 Jun 2023
Forward ‘The religious community’s treatment of LGBTQ people is abhorrent’ 30 May 2023
Mindy Levine, a religious mother of three, will be participating in the Jerusalem Pride Parade for the first time and delivering a keynote address. She is re...
30 May 2023
Forward Haredi newspaper runs ad saying COVID vaccine was a ‘mistake,’ offers ‘detox' protocols 30 May 2023
The Haredi newspaper Hamodia has faced criticism for running an ad promoting baseless conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines. The ad claimed that vaccin...
30 May 2023
Forward Israeli health ministry calls out Elon Musk out for sharing ‘fake news’ on COVID-19 30 May 2023
The Israeli health ministry has called out Elon Musk for sharing fake news about COVID-19 data. Musk had endorsed a tweet from the far-right blog site Zero H...
30 May 2023
Forward I wrote comedy for Mary Tyler Moore and Carl Reiner — and I support the writers' strike 30 May 2023
The author, who has a background in comedy writing, shares her support for the recent Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. She discusses her personal exper...
30 May 2023
Forward The Greatest War Story My Ski Trooper Uncle Ever Told 28 May 2023
This article tells the story of Sam Morrison, a Jewish World War II ski trooper veteran from the Bronx. Sam was a member of the 10th Mountain Division, an el...
28 May 2023
Forward News Quiz: Test your knowledge of the White House antisemitism plan and GOP primary candidates 26 May 2023
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26 May 2023
Forward The White House antisemitism plan is full of good ideas. Will it actually help Jews? 26 May 2023
The White House has released its first official strategy to counter antisemitism, which includes proposals to increase awareness and understanding of antisem...
26 May 2023
Forward Mastriano, gubernatorial nominee accused of trafficking in antisemitism, will not run for US Senate 26 May 2023
Doug Mastriano, the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor who has been accused of trafficking in antisemitism, has announced that he will not be runni...
26 May 2023
Forward Why I bought a headstone for a Holocaust survivor I never knew 26 May 2023
In this personal essay, the author recounts their journey to buy a headstone for a Holocaust survivor named Josef Hamerman. The author's mother had tried to ...
26 May 2023
Forward A digital Jewish library aims to add women’s Torah scholarship to its shelves — by helping them write it 26 May 2023
Sefaria, a digital Jewish library, is addressing the gender disparity in Jewish texts by supporting a group of 20 women Torah scholars in writing new books. ...
26 May 2023
Forward Who won the debate over defining 'antisemitism' in new White House report? 25 May 2023
The White House released the nation's first comprehensive plan to combat antisemitism, but declined to adopt a specific definition of antisemitism, giving cr...
25 May 2023
Forward This Shavuot, we are in the golden age of female Torah study 25 May 2023
This article discusses the increasing opportunities for women to study Torah and the impact it is having on Jewish communities. The author reflects on her ow...
25 May 2023
Forward Texas neo-Nazi group ramps up talk of guns, violence on social media 25 May 2023
The Aryan Freedom Network (AFN), a white supremacist group based in Texas, has been increasingly active both online and in the real world. Founded by a Ku Kl...
25 May 2023
Forward On the anniversary of George Floyd's murder, DEI is under attack 25 May 2023
Three years after the murder of George Floyd, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals are facing job cuts and attacks on their work. Job opening...
25 May 2023
Forward My kid's being bullied, antisemitism is involved and the school won't help. What do I do? 25 May 2023
A desperate mom writes to Bintel, a column in The Forward, seeking advice on dealing with severe bullying at her daughter's elementary school, which includes...
25 May 2023
Forward An app that can generate 64,000 kosher cheesecake recipes aims to prove AI’s value for Orthodox Jews 24 May 2023
The innovative CheesecakeWizard.AI app, launched by Brooklyn marketer Abraham Bree, demonstrates the potential of artificial intelligence within Orthodox Jew...
24 May 2023
Forward German court acquits COVID denier who compared Israel to Nazi Germany 24 May 2023
German microbiologist and anti-vaccine activist, Sucharit Bhakdi, has been acquitted of incitement to hatred for making anti-Semitic comments in a campaign v...
24 May 2023
Forward A Jewish resort in the country for Yiddish speakers of all ages 24 May 2023
The Yiddish Vokh, organized by Yugntruf, is a Jewish retreat held annually at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camps in Copake, New York. The event welcomes Yiddish...
24 May 2023
Forward Israel 'mudslinging' threatens to overshadow White House antisemitism strategy 24 May 2023
The White House's forthcoming national strategy to counter antisemitism has sparked significant debate, primarily due to the involvement of the International...
24 May 2023
Forward Everything you need to know about cheese for Shavuot (including how to make a killer cheesecake) 24 May 2023
This article discusses the tradition of eating dairy products on the holiday of Shavuot and provides a brief explanation for this custom. One explanation is ...
24 May 2023
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
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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