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Forward Jewish groups decry high court decision on school prayer 27 Jun 2022
Several prominent Jewish groups have criticized the recent Supreme Court ruling in Kennedy v. Bremerton, which sided with a public high school football coach...
27 Jun 2022
Forward Israel's 'Roe v. Wade' moment could be around the corner 27 Jun 2022
This article discusses the significance of the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade and draws parallels to the upcoming Israeli el...
27 Jun 2022
Forward Those ‘Messiah Is Here!’ signs popping up in New York? Here’s who’s behind them. 24 Jun 2022
A group of yeshiva bochurs, students at Chabads flagship yeshiva in Crown Heights, have been putting up signs around New York City proclaiming "MESSIAH IS HE...
24 Jun 2022
Forward A Muslim and a Jew face the Bible Belt: Meet the only two doctors in Alabama providing gender-affirming care to trans youth 23 Jun 2022
Dr. Hussein Abdul-Latif and Dr. Morissa Ladinsky are the only two doctors in Alabama providing gender-affirming care to trans youth. Despite the challenges o...
23 Jun 2022
Forward As a child, I shunned my Asian identity. As a Jewish adult, I embrace it 23 Jun 2022
Christopher Michaelson shares his personal journey of reconciling his Jewish and Chinese identities, which were initially in conflict due to societal and fam...
23 Jun 2022
Forward ‘Against a wall’: Boston’s Jewish leftists conflicted by BDS map 21 Jun 2022
The Mapping Project, a controversial map identifying Boston entities linked to Israeli activities, has sparked division among Jewish leftists and broader out...
21 Jun 2022
Forward The fall of Israel’s government empowers dangerous conspiracies on the right 21 Jun 2022
The outgoing Israeli government, which included Arab political parties for the first time, made meaningful changes for Israeli Arabs but also empowered dange...
21 Jun 2022
Forward Why the Israeli government failed but isn’t a failure 20 Jun 2022
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid have announced the end of their governing coalition, which had just marked its one-yea...
20 Jun 2022
Forward ‘Delightfully uncomfortable’: Commemorating Juneteenth at 3 Shabbat events 20 Jun 2022
Three prominent Juneteenth Shabbat events were held in 2022 across Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and New York City, organized primarily by Jews of color, to hon...
20 Jun 2022
Forward A giant of acting forever changed by the German occupation of his homeland 18 Jun 2022
Jean-Louis Trintignant, the celebrated French actor who passed away at 91, left a complex legacy interwoven with the experiences of Jewish colleagues and Fra...
18 Jun 2022
Forward Israel accused of apartheid by politicians in Spain’s Catalonia region 17 Jun 2022
The foreign affairs committee of Catalonia, Spain's second-most populous region, has accused Israel of committing apartheid in a draft resolution that was re...
17 Jun 2022
Forward A new exhibit shows how Jewish marriage evolved - from 12th-century Egypt to modern-day America 16 Jun 2022
The Jewish Theological Seminary in Morningside Heights is hosting an exhibition titled "To Build a New Home: Celebrating the Jewish Wedding," showcasing vari...
16 Jun 2022
Forward Celebrate a Jewish Juneteenth at these events 15 Jun 2022
This article outlines various events organized by Jewish communities across the United States to celebrate Juneteenth, highlighting the intersection of Jewis...
15 Jun 2022
Forward Why we need 'Gravity Falls' more than ever 15 Jun 2022
"Gravity Falls" is a highly acclaimed animated television series created by Alex Hirsch. The show follows the adventures of 12-year-old twins Dipper and Mabe...
15 Jun 2022
Forward My father spoke like Tevye the Dairyman – but with a Polish-Yiddish dialect 14 Jun 2022
The author shares the story of their father, a Holocaust survivor who spoke multiple languages including Yiddish. Their parents were Yiddishists, using the l...
14 Jun 2022
Forward Jewish newspaper expelled from South African press council for calling BDS cartoon antisemitic 13 Jun 2022
The South African Press Council has expelled the South African Jewish Report, the country's leading Jewish newspaper, for describing a cartoon promoted by th...
13 Jun 2022
Forward Juneteenth story is marred by myth that Blacks didn’t know they were free 13 Jun 2022
The article by Robin Washington, published by the Forward, challenges the widely-held myth surrounding Juneteenth, which is often believed to mark the day th...
13 Jun 2022
Forward On the brink of a new Iran Deal, our Iran coverage through the decades 12 Jun 2022
This article explores Iran's relationship with Israel and the Jewish community before and after the Islamic revolution. It discusses the end of Iran's diplom...
12 Jun 2022
Forward My fellow Orthodox rabbis need to take a stronger stance against guns 10 Jun 2022
In this article, Rabbi Seth Winberg argues that Orthodox rabbis need to take a stronger stance against guns, as they are the leading cause of death for child...
10 Jun 2022
Forward How the Forverts historically related to its women readers 10 Jun 2022
The article explores the historical relationship between the Forverts newspaper and its women readers. While the Forverts aimed to provide news and support f...
10 Jun 2022
Forward 'Stranger Things' fans deny their tattoos evoke the Holocaust — it's a growing trend. 9 Jun 2022
Fans of the popular show Stranger Things have been getting tattoos of the number "011" on their wrists, which is the number given to the superpowered charact...
9 Jun 2022
Forward Why are AIPAC and J Street endorsing the same candidates? 3 Jun 2022
The 2022 election cycle has seen pro-Israel lobbying groups AIPAC and J Street endorsing candidates in a number of races across the country. While they are o...
3 Jun 2022
Forward It's time to talk seriously about a Confederation of Israel and Palestine 3 Jun 2022
In a recent discussion, political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin proposed the idea of a Confederation of Israel and Palestine as a potential solution to the Israe...
3 Jun 2022
Forward In Argentina, a search for a Jewish rebel who became one of the 'disappeared' 3 Jun 2022
"Looking for Alicia: The Unfinished Life of an Argentinian Rebel" by Marc Raboy explores the story of Alicia Raboy, a Jewish political activist who was a vic...
3 Jun 2022
Forward 'Tehran' gained Glenn Close but lost its Persian flavor 2 Jun 2022
The Israeli thriller "Tehran," now featuring Glenn Close, has arguably lost its cultural depth in its second season. The show, which initially captivated aud...
2 Jun 2022
Forward I'm a Jewish gay man who resisted apartheid. LGBTQ rights in the U.S. are slipping away from us. 1 Jun 2022
In this article, the author reflects on the current state of LGBTQ rights in the U.S. and the need to continue fighting for equality. They pay tribute to Urv...
1 Jun 2022
Forward ‘Grassroots’ or ‘Greengrass’? Upper West Side appetizing shop is ensnared in Maloney-Nadler matchup 31 May 2022
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, who is running for District 12 against Rep. Jerry Nadler, made a gaffe when she referred to iconic Upper West Side deli Barney Greengra...
31 May 2022
Forward Second gentleman Doug Emhoff says he didn’t expect his Judaism ‘to be such a big deal’ 31 May 2022
Douglas Emhoff, the second gentleman of the United States and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, has found his public representation as a Jewish person...
31 May 2022
Forward Paper cuttings for Shavuos — a Jewish folk tradition 31 May 2022
This article explores the Jewish folk tradition of creating paper cutouts, known as shvueslekh, to decorate homes during the festival of Shavuos, particularl...
31 May 2022
Forward Season 4 of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ filmed in a Lithuanian prison where Nazis jailed Jews 30 May 2022
Season 4 of Netflix's "Stranger Things" was filmed in Lukiks Prison in Vilnius, Lithuania, a notorious prison where Jews were imprisoned by the Nazis before ...
30 May 2022
Forward New study: Young Americans view Israelis less favorably than older generation 26 May 2022
A new survey from the Pew Research Center reveals that young Americans hold less favorable views of Israelis and more favorable views of Palestinians compare...
26 May 2022
Forward ‘It’s a spiritual earthquake’: When rabbis become sexual abusers 26 May 2022
The article discusses the issue of sexual abuse perpetrated by rabbis within the Jewish community, using the case of Rabbi Barry Freundel as a starting point...
26 May 2022
Forward A schmaltzy fish tale for the hard of herring 26 May 2022
Herring, particularly matjes herring, is highlighted in this article as a beloved and flavorful delicacy in European countries like the Netherlands and Scand...
26 May 2022
Forward What part of ‘Just kill them’ does the world not understand? 25 May 2022
Recently leaked internal Chinese police files, known as the Xinjiang Police Files, provide undeniable evidence of the Chinese government's intent to commit g...
25 May 2022
Forward What will it take for Orthodox Judaism to hold sexual abusers accountable? 25 May 2022
Orthodox Judaism is facing challenges in holding sexual abusers accountable, as seen through the resistance to investigations and lack of transparency within...
25 May 2022
Forward JewBelong's billboards are everywhere. But who are they and what are they selling? 25 May 2022
JewBelong is a nonprofit organization that initially focused on offering resources for holidays and Jewish rituals to engage less-engaged Jews, including sec...
25 May 2022
Forward ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ is filming an Israel scene and looking for Jewish extras 24 May 2022
The popular TV show, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," is filming its fifth and final season and may include a scene set in Israel. The show, known for its Jewish...
24 May 2022
Forward How are you supposed to feel when you visit a concentration camp? 20 May 2022
The author reflects on her experience visiting Auschwitz and the challenges of confronting the evil of the Holocaust. She emphasizes the importance of unders...
20 May 2022
Forward Jewish in the big leagues: Power hitter Shawn Green dishes at White House event 19 May 2022
Former MLB star Shawn Green shared insights from his career at a White House event honoring Jewish American Heritage Month, discussing his experiences as a J...
19 May 2022
Forward As of Saturday, travelers no longer need COVID tests to enter Israel 16 May 2022
Israel has announced that it will no longer require COVID testing for travelers entering the country, regardless of nationality. This change in regulations i...
16 May 2022
Forward Four reasons why a racist and antisemitic theory has become so dangerous — and why we need to stop it 16 May 2022
The article discusses the growing danger of the white replacement theory, which claims that there is a plan to replace the white population of Western countr...
16 May 2022
Forward If you think racism and violence aren't part of America's soul and character, you don't know your history 16 May 2022
In the aftermath of a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, President Joe Biden referred to the hate that stains America's soul and character. The con...
16 May 2022
Forward Bernie Sanders took pride in being a Jewish presidential candidate, a former aide says 15 May 2022
The article explores Bernie Sanders' candidacy for the U.S. presidency and his complex relationship with his Jewish identity during his campaigns. A crucial ...
15 May 2022
Forward Jewish, Asian and taking over Broadway: meet the next great musical star-in-the-making 13 May 2022
Zachary Noah Piser, a Chinese-American Jew, is making history as the first Asian-American actor to play the lead role of Evan in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway...
13 May 2022
Forward With 'Tefila,' David Broza blurs the line between prayer and performance 13 May 2022
Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza's latest project, the album "Tefila," blurs the line between prayer and performance. The album features reimagined tune...
13 May 2022
Forward Does pastrami come from New York or Texas? 9 May 2022
The origins of pastrami have been a topic of controversy, with some claiming it is from Texas, not New York. The debate started with a theory that Jewish but...
9 May 2022
Forward Inside the last days of a small-town synagogue 6 May 2022
Temple Emanu-El in Longview, Texas, a once thriving Reform congregation, is now faced with the painful process of shutting down. There are currently 796 Refo...
6 May 2022
Forward ‘A David and Goliath story’: The Jewish history of Cinco de Mayo 5 May 2022
Cinco de Mayo, often misunderstood as Mexico's Independence Day, actually commemorates Mexicos victory over the French Empire in the Battle of Puebla in 1862...
5 May 2022
Forward ‘Everywhere, there was death’: The Forward's groundbreaking coverage of disaster in Ukraine — in the 1930s 1 May 2022
The Forward's groundbreaking coverage in the 1930s of the famine in Ukraine, known as the Holodomor, is highlighted. The Soviet government, under Joseph Stal...
1 May 2022
Forward Nazi collaborator monuments in Kosovo 28 Apr 2022
The article investigates monuments in Kosovo that honor figures linked to Nazi collaboration during World War II, particularly Xhafer Deva, an influential Ko...
28 Apr 2022