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Forward Is ‘The Mandalorian’ the most Jewish sci-fi series ever? 24 Apr 2023
In a YouTube panel discussion titled "Mandalorthodox: Jewish History and Modern Practice in The Mandalorian," the Jewish subtext in the popular Star Wars ser...
24 Apr 2023
Forward Jewish refugees stranded in Hollywood, and 4 other books you need to know this month 23 Apr 2023
In this article, the author discusses several recently released books, including "Knstlers in Paradise" by Cathleen Schine, "Kantikais" by Elizabeth Graver, ...
23 Apr 2023
Forward News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Hebrew school, gay Orthodox Jews, and 'Mrs. Maisel' 21 Apr 2023
This is a brief exploration of three topics in Jewish media: Hebrew school, gay Orthodox Jews, and the TV show "Mrs. Maisel." The article mentions that Hebre...
21 Apr 2023
Forward There's a Jewish character in Netflix's 'Beef.' It has no lines 21 Apr 2023
The House of the Book, a famous Jewish landmark on the campus of American Jewish University in Simi Valley, California, features in Netflix's popular show 'B...
21 Apr 2023
Forward How a new Jewish holiday is inspiring a new Jewish ritual 21 Apr 2023
A new exhibit at the Dr. Bernard Heller Museum in New York showcases tzedek boxes, which are containers for written reflections on acts of tzedek (righteousn...
21 Apr 2023
Forward It’s Hitler’s birthday. Here’s why so few antisemites are celebrating 20 Apr 2023
Despite the historical association of Adolf Hitler's birthday on April 20th with celebrations by white supremacists and neo-Nazis, there has been a decline i...
20 Apr 2023
Forward The heroic WWII rescue story that Netflix's 'Transatlantic' leaves out 20 Apr 2023
The article discusses the omission of the Jewish Labor Committee (JLC) from the Netflix series "Transatlantic," which is based on Julie Orringer's novel "The...
20 Apr 2023
Forward Israeli creator of 'The Last of Us' finds inspiration for sequel in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict 19 Apr 2023
Israeli-American Neil Druckmann, the creative force behind HBO's hit series 'The Last of Us', draws inspiration from various sources, including the Israeli-P...
19 Apr 2023
Forward Hebrew school enrollment across US down by nearly half since 2006, report says 19 Apr 2023
Enrollment in Hebrew schools across the United States has declined by nearly half since 2006, according to a report by the Jewish Education Project. While th...
19 Apr 2023
Forward Josh Shapiro offers inside look at Passover in the governor’s mansion 19 Apr 2023
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro provided an inside look at celebrating Passover in the governor's mansion, sharing a detailed video on social media that c...
19 Apr 2023
Forward Photos: In the middle of Times Square, a Holocaust cattle car 18 Apr 2023
In Times Square, a 27-foot wooden replica cattle car, similar to those used during the Holocaust, is being displayed as part of Southern NCSY's Hate Ends Now...
18 Apr 2023
Forward In Aaron Sorkin’s 'Camelot,' a kingdom of quick banter and Talmudic argument 18 Apr 2023
In Aaron Sorkin's revival of the musical "Camelot," the idyllic details of King Arthur's utopian realm are questioned and deconstructed. Sorkin injects self-...
18 Apr 2023
Forward Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russian Jewish dissident, sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason 18 Apr 2023
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian Jewish dissident and outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason by a M...
18 Apr 2023
Forward His synagogue barred him because he’s gay. Now, he protests outside each Shabbat. 18 Apr 2023
Brian Mandel, a gay man, has been protesting outside Kehillas Hollywood Hills, an Orthodox synagogue in South Florida, every Shabbat since late January. Mand...
18 Apr 2023
Forward How a gift for music saved one man from the Nazis 17 Apr 2023
"How Saba Kept Singing," a documentary premiering on PBS, tells the story of David Saba Wisnia, a Polish Jewish musical prodigy who was able to survive the H...
17 Apr 2023
Forward 80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising — how to commemorate it 17 Apr 2023
This article discusses ways to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. The author highlights two important events taking place on Apr...
17 Apr 2023
Forward At Holocaust museum, a million victims are still nameless 17 Apr 2023
Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Remembrance Center, has inaugurated an installation called The Book of Names, which contains the names of 4.8 million Jews murdered...
17 Apr 2023
Forward Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood made an album with Israeli rocker Dudu Tassa 16 Apr 2023
Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead collaborated with Israeli rocker Dudu Tassa on an album titled "Jarak Qaribak," set to be released on June 9, featuring artists ...
16 Apr 2023
Forward News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Jewish Jesus, intelligence leaks and Nazi memorabilia 14 Apr 2023
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14 Apr 2023
Forward Hey Bud Light boycotters: Did you know you’re imitating a Jewish LGBTQ+ activist? 14 Apr 2023
Bud Light recently faced backlash from conservative consumers after partnering with a transgender influencer for a sponsored post, leading to calls for a boy...
14 Apr 2023
Forward A 'Harry Potter' reboot is coming — here are our unsolicited ideas for Jewish plotlines 13 Apr 2023
In a light-hearted yet critical take on the Harry Potter universe in light of J.K. Rowling's controversies and Jewish sensitivity, the article suggests humor...
13 Apr 2023
Forward A Japanese diplomat saved this cellist's father-in-law from the Shoah. Now she'll honor him at Carnegie Hall 13 Apr 2023
Cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper will be performing A Concert for Sugihara at Carnegie Hall on April 19th to honor Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who save...
13 Apr 2023
Forward One of history's great artists may have had Jewish ancestry — is that why he freed his enslaved protege? 13 Apr 2023
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibit on the life and work of Juan de Pareja, a 17th-century Spanish artist who was formerly enslave...
13 Apr 2023
Forward Clarence Thomas' close friend Harlan Crow collects Nazi artifacts. The reason why could be even darker than it seems 11 Apr 2023
The friendship between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow has come under scrutiny due to Crow's collection of...
11 Apr 2023
Forward Is having a Jewish state worth it? Daniel Gordis's new book provides a case for optimism 11 Apr 2023
In his book "Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders Dreams?", Daniel Gordis argues that despite the challeng...
11 Apr 2023
Forward Passover popovers will help you make it through the holiday 10 Apr 2023
In this article, the author shares a recipe for Passover popovers that his mother-in-law introduced him to. The popovers are made by mixing matzo meal with o...
10 Apr 2023
Forward Billionaire's Nazi memorabilia and connection to Justice Thomas raises questions 10 Apr 2023
Texas real estate developer Harlan Crow's ties to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas have come under scrutiny due to Thomas' failure to disclose trips and...
10 Apr 2023
Forward My dad co-wrote ‘A Rugrats Passover.’ I had questions about it. 10 Apr 2023
"A Rugrats Passover," co-written by Jonathan Greenberg, was a groundbreaking and highly rated episode of the popular Nickelodeon series, featuring a humorous...
10 Apr 2023
Forward Israel concedes to ‘disturbing’ demand by Poland: Students should visit memorials to murderers of Jews 10 Apr 2023
Israeli historians and scholars of Polish Jewry and the Holocaust are criticizing the recent agreement between Israel and Poland that allows Israeli youth de...
10 Apr 2023
Forward Remembering Mimi Sheraton: 5 great Jewish recipes 7 Apr 2023
Acclaimed food writer Mimi Sheraton passed away at 97. She was a former New York Times food and restaurant critic and author of 16 books, including "The Whol...
7 Apr 2023
Forward Hit Christian TV show 'The Chosen' is all about Jesus. So why is it so Jewish? 7 Apr 2023
"The Chosen," a popular Christian TV show about Jesus and his disciples, brings a unique focus on Judaism to the portrayal of early Christianity by highlight...
7 Apr 2023
Forward News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Passover at Rikers, Israeli air strikes, and Congolese Jewish politics 7 Apr 2023
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7 Apr 2023
Forward Crowds are expected as Jewish families plan excursions over the Passover holiday 7 Apr 2023
Jewish families are planning outings during the days between the first two and last two days of Passover, known as chol hamoed. Various attractions and busin...
7 Apr 2023
Forward Now translated into 49 Jewish languages: the Jewish spring ritual of counting the Omer 6 Apr 2023
The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion's Jewish Language Project showcases Jewish linguistic diversity through a multilingual Omer counter dur...
6 Apr 2023
Forward Slave and victim of the Nazi regime — the complicated legacy of Bruno Schulz 6 Apr 2023
Benjamin Balint's book, "Bruno Schulz: An Artist, a Murder, and the Hijacking of History," delves into the life and legacy of Bruno Schulz, a lesser-known Je...
6 Apr 2023
Forward I translated ‘Life and Fate.’ Now an imprisoned American journalist is reading it in a Russian jail 5 Apr 2023
In this article, Robert Chandler reflects on the significance of Vasily Grossman's novel, Life and Fate, particularly in the context of present-day Russia. C...
5 Apr 2023
Forward 13 NY rabbis to Jamaal Bowman: Quit your anti-Israel charades 4 Apr 2023
Thirteen New York rabbis have written an article criticizing Congressman Jamaal Bowman for his anti-Israel stance and actions. They claim that Bowman has ali...
4 Apr 2023
Forward How Ayn Rand, Emerson and Thoreau perverted the American Dream 4 Apr 2023
Dan Friedman's article explores Alissa Quart's critique of the self-reliant American Dream in her book, "Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American...
4 Apr 2023
Forward Jews are asked to set a place for arrested journalist Evan Gershkovich at Passover Seders 3 Apr 2023
Jews are being asked to set a place at their Passover Seder tables for Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested in Russia on accusat...
3 Apr 2023
Forward Do I dare grill a gefilte fish? 3 Apr 2023
Passover celebrates freedom, but why do we force ourselves to eat gefilte fish? Tradition is the short answer. Ashkenazi gefilte fish and Sephardic fish cake...
3 Apr 2023
Forward Twitter Blue could hand antisemites a megaphone 31 Mar 2023
The introduction of Twitter Blue, a paid verification program on the platform, has raised concerns about the potential increase in antisemitism and hate spee...
31 Mar 2023
Forward We need to stop singing the same song about Israel — or it's not going to be OK 31 Mar 2023
Israel is facing significant challenges that threaten its status as a democracy and its international standing. The recent protests against the right-wing go...
31 Mar 2023
Forward News Quiz: Trump indicted edition 31 Mar 2023
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31 Mar 2023
Forward So, what did Jorge Luis Borges really think of the Jews? 31 Mar 2023
Jorge Luis Borges, an Argentine author, had a complex and sometimes contradictory attitude towards Jews. While he is often praised for his philosemitic works...
31 Mar 2023
Forward The late poet Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim’s tragic secret 30 Mar 2023
Rivka Basman Ben-Hayim, a Yiddish poet and Holocaust survivor, passed away recently in Israel. During the war, she was sent to the Vilna Ghetto and then to a...
30 Mar 2023
Forward My sister cut me out of her life after our father died. How do I fix this? 30 Mar 2023
The letter writer is seeking advice on how to reconcile with her estranged sister who cut off contact with the family after their father's death. The writer ...
30 Mar 2023
Forward I'm a junior in high school. Why do I need to apologize for Israel? 29 Mar 2023
The author, a Jewish high school student, expresses her frustration with feeling the need to apologize for Israel and justify her complicated feelings about ...
29 Mar 2023
Forward 10 Passover recipes guaranteed to spice up your Seder table 29 Mar 2023
This article provides a list of ten Passover recipes to add variety to your Seder table. The recipes include Tequila-marinated chicken cutlets, Turkish lamb ...
29 Mar 2023
Forward You say matzah — and matzo and matzuh and matzee and more 29 Mar 2023
In response to a recent column about how the Forward should spell the name of the unleavened bread product eaten during Passover, readers shared their prefer...
29 Mar 2023
Forward The crucial Jewish ingredient that you probably don't think of as a Jewish ingredient 29 Mar 2023
Eggs are a versatile and important ingredient in Jewish cuisine. They are considered a parve protein, meaning they can be consumed with both dairy and meat m...
29 Mar 2023