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Forward A masterful new Kafka book will bring you closer to the writer than ever before 2 Aug 2024
The article discusses a new book, "Kafka: Selected Stories," which offers a masterful translation by Mark Harman, bringing readers closer to Franz Kafka's wo...
2 Aug 2024
Forward Josh Shapiro's alarmist response to campus protests should disqualify him from being Harris' running mate 2 Aug 2024
Rafael Shimunov criticizes Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's response to campus protests against Israel's actions in Gaza, arguing that it disqualifies hi...
2 Aug 2024
Forward As Evan Gershkovich returns home, another Jewish prisoner's captivity reaches 500 days 1 Aug 2024
The article discusses the emotional struggle of Emma Tsurkov, sister of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic abducted by an Iraqi paramilitary group 500 days...
1 Aug 2024
Forward Why do so many anti-IDF protesters wear yarmulkes? 1 Aug 2024
A concerning trend has been observed in Israel where protesters, many wearing yarmulkes, support anti-liberal causes, particularly amid the growing influence...
1 Aug 2024
Forward US women’s foil squad — including 2 Jewish fencers — takes gold in Paris Olympics 1 Aug 2024
In the Paris Olympics, the United States women's foil team, which included Jewish fencers Jackie Dubrovich and Maia Weintraub, clinched the gold medal by def...
1 Aug 2024
Forward Israel just killed two of its longtime ememies, but will it matter? 1 Aug 2024
Israel recently conducted targeted assassinations of high-ranking Hamas and Hezbollah officials, part of a longstanding strategy signaling that any attack on...
1 Aug 2024
Forward ‘Antisemitism is on the ballot’ in St. Louis. What does that mean? 1 Aug 2024
A new nonprofit group called St. Louis Votes is aiming to increase Jewish voter turnout in Missouri's 1st Congressional District by suggesting that antisemit...
1 Aug 2024
Forward Why Josh Shapiro would help Kamala Harris win over the most voters 1 Aug 2024
Josh Shapiro, the governor of Pennsylvania, exemplifies his Jewish identity by openly acknowledging it and confronting antisemitism, notably after an attack ...
1 Aug 2024
Forward Trump falsely claims Chuck Schumer is a ‘proud member of Hamas’ 1 Aug 2024
Former President Trump falsely accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a prominent Jewish figure, of being a proud member of Hamas during a campaign ra...
1 Aug 2024
Forward Who is Vladimir Kara-Murza, the Russian Jewish dissident released with Evan Gershkovich? 1 Aug 2024
Vladimir Kara-Murza is a Russian Jewish dissident known for his activism against the Kremlin and criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was releas...
1 Aug 2024
Forward In new book, historian describes the lessons learned — and ignored — from Hitler’s rise 1 Aug 2024
In his book "Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power," historian Timothy Ryback examines how Adolf Hitler ascended to power in a functioning democracy despite...
1 Aug 2024
Forward Israel's assassination of Ismail Haniyeh was a blow to Hamas — and who else? 1 Aug 2024
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, a top leader of Hamas, by Israel in Iran has complex implications. While Israel sees it as a significant achievement in ...
1 Aug 2024
Forward The Israeli far-right just committed their own Jan. 6 31 Jul 2024
In Israel, recent events involving allegations of rape and torture against Palestinian detainees have led to far-right protests, including the breaching of m...
31 Jul 2024
Forward An Israeli publication says a woman charged with attempting to drown Palestinian children is Jewish. But is she? 31 Jul 2024
Elizabeth Wolf, a woman charged with attempting to drown a Palestinian child, has been inaccurately labeled as Jewish by the Israeli publication Yedioth Ahro...
31 Jul 2024
Forward Ismail Haniyeh killing a big gamble — but one that could spark an endgame 31 Jul 2024
The assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel, following the killing of a top Hezbollah military leader, Fuad Shukr, poses risks of re...
31 Jul 2024
Forward Two big questions after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh 31 Jul 2024
The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh raises questions about whether it will lead to peace or further conflict in the region, as well as what it m...
31 Jul 2024
Forward Candace Owens has gone so conspiratorial, she’s now citing forgotten Jewish heretics 30 Jul 2024
In a wild conspiracy theory rant, Candace Owens asserts that obscure 18th-century Jewish figure Jacob Frank and his followers, known as Frankists, are behind...
30 Jul 2024
Forward Far-right extremists stormed an IDF base. Their understanding of patriotism is dead wrong. 30 Jul 2024
Far-right extremists recently stormed two IDF bases in protest of soldiers being investigated for alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee. While claiming to ...
30 Jul 2024
Forward Right-wing Israelis stormed army bases. What happened, and why does it matter? 30 Jul 2024
Right-wing Israeli protesters recently stormed military bases to free soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian prisoners, sparking clashes with police and sol...
30 Jul 2024
Forward FBI links man who shot Trump to antisemitic, anti-immigrant comments on social media 30 Jul 2024
The FBI has linked the man who shot former President Donald Trump to a social media account containing antisemitic and anti-immigrant comments expressing ext...
30 Jul 2024
Forward The real audience for Trump's comments about antisemitism may not be Jews 30 Jul 2024
Former President Donald Trump's recent comments about antisemitism, such as accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of not liking Jewish people despite being m...
30 Jul 2024
Forward 'Weird' is a good word to describe your political opponent — Yiddish has a better one 30 Jul 2024
In a playful exploration of the term "weird" in politics, the article discusses the use of Yiddish language to describe political opponents. Highlighting the...
30 Jul 2024
Forward JD Vance's weird ideas about parenthood: a Jewish critique 30 Jul 2024
In a critique of JD Vance's ideas about parenthood, Rabbi Jay Michaelson argues against Vance's assertion that having children is a prerequisite for caring f...
30 Jul 2024
Forward A new synagogue’s rite of passage in 2024: Shattered glass 30 Jul 2024
In July 2024, an Orthodox synagogue in Los Angeles, Kahal Ahavas Yisroel, faced vandalism with multiple broken windows, leading to fear and security concerns...
30 Jul 2024
Forward Congressional aides create website to protest U.S. support for Israel's campaign in Gaza 29 Jul 2024
Capitol Hill aides have established the Congressional Dissent Channel, a website where Congressional staffers can anonymously express opposition to U.S. supp...
29 Jul 2024
Forward Pittsburgh Jewish community targeted with antisemitic graffiti 29 Jul 2024
The Pittsburgh Jewish community recently faced antisemitic attacks when the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Chabad of Squirrel Hill were vandaliz...
29 Jul 2024
Forward At the Olympic opening ceremony, hidden Satanic imagery and antisemitic conspiracy theories 29 Jul 2024
The Olympic opening ceremony was a chaotic and controversial event that faced criticism from the Christian right for perceived anti-Christian elements. Parti...
29 Jul 2024
Forward Jewish eaters again aid diner targeted for supporting Israel and hostages in Gaza 29 Jul 2024
Jewish patrons came to the aid of the Golden Globe diner on Long Island once more, following an incident where vandals smashed its window, a potential hate c...
29 Jul 2024
Forward After Hezbollah's devastating weekend strike, global powers must step in to avert a regional war 29 Jul 2024
In the wake of a devastating Hezbollah strike on a Druze village in Israel, there are concerns of escalating tensions leading to a wider regional conflict. T...
29 Jul 2024
Forward Who is Brad Lander, who just jumped in the New York City mayor's race? 29 Jul 2024
Brad Lander, the current New York City Comptroller and the highest-ranking Jewish elected official, has announced his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming ele...
29 Jul 2024
Forward A rabbi shares what he’s learned speaking with people in their final moments of life 28 Jul 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on his experiences at the bedside of individuals in their final moments of life, drawing from personal memories and professional ...
28 Jul 2024
Forward A rabbi shares what he’s learned speaking with people in their final moments of life 28 Jul 2024
Rabbi Daniel Cohen reflects on his experiences at the deathbeds of individuals, highlighting the impact of family presence during these final moments. He emp...
28 Jul 2024
Forward Angry about Gaza, will uncommitted voters commit to Kamala Harris? 26 Jul 2024
Some uncommitted Democratic voters, dissatisfied with President Biden's stance on the war in Gaza, are considering supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in...
26 Jul 2024
Forward Shapiro’s position on Gaza tests close bonds with Arab, Muslim community 26 Jul 2024
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, known for his close ties with the Arab and Muslim community while supporting Israel, faced challenges amid the conflict i...
26 Jul 2024
Forward Why Israel and the Palestinians need Joe Biden now more than ever 26 Jul 2024
In a thought-provoking analysis, it is suggested that President Joe Biden, by devoting the remaining days of his presidency to resolving the Israeli-Palestin...
26 Jul 2024
Forward Is Doug Emhoff hot? It may matter more than you think 26 Jul 2024
A recent trend has seen internet users obsessing over a vintage photo of Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, showcasing his youthful Jewish summer camp crus...
26 Jul 2024
Forward Is Netanyahu really trying to scuttle a hostage deal? 26 Jul 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing accusations of intentionally sabotaging a potential hostage deal with Hamas, despite claiming to be worki...
26 Jul 2024
Forward Palestinians will compete at the Olympics — without a state to represent. Here's why Jews should be outraged 26 Jul 2024
Jewish readers should be outraged by the fact that Palestinian athletes will participate in the Olympics without a state to represent, highlighting the lack ...
26 Jul 2024
Forward He was a Jewish hostage in Iran. Now he’s advocating for captives in Gaza 25 Jul 2024
Barry Rosen, a former Jewish hostage in Iran, attended a Friday night service at the American Mensa annual gathering, where he discussed his advocacy for cap...
25 Jul 2024
Forward Netanyahu and anti-Netanyahu protests both warn: ‘Hamas is coming’ 25 Jul 2024
Pro-Palestinian protesters in Washington D.C. displayed "Hamas is coming" graffiti, sparking controversy and condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Netanya...
25 Jul 2024
Forward Little is revealed in new teaser for upcoming Bob Dylan biopic 25 Jul 2024
The teaser for the upcoming Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" directed by James Mangold and starring Timothe Chalamet focuses on Dylan's early years from...
25 Jul 2024
Forward Babylon Berlin is famous for its attention to detail — did it get its Jewish story right? 25 Jul 2024
In Season 4 of Babylon Berlin, the series introduces a Jewish subplot, featuring Abe Gold (formerly Avrum Goldstein) and his Orthodox Jewish family in Berlin...
25 Jul 2024
Forward Is Kamala Harris a Zionist? 25 Jul 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris has not publicly identified herself as a Zionist but has expressed strong support for Israel as a Jewish state. While some activ...
25 Jul 2024
Forward In London, Jewish history is larger than life in a new mural 25 Jul 2024
Artist Leon Fenster has created a 9-story mural on the wall of the Jewish Community Centre London, depicting a grand tableau of Jewish life in London across ...
25 Jul 2024
Forward Netanyahu's speech proved it's time for the U.S. to stop enabling him 25 Jul 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent speech to the U.S. Congress highlighted the need to reassess the U.S.-Israel relationship and stop enablin...
25 Jul 2024
Forward As Netanyahu vows to ‘bring them home,’ six hostage family members are arrested for protesting his speech 25 Jul 2024
During Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress, he acknowledged the families of hostages and their suffering but was interrupted by si...
25 Jul 2024
Forward Tidbits: 18-year old girl completes learning Talmud in 2-½ years 25 Jul 2024
An 18-year-old girl recently finished studying the Talmud in just two years, a remarkable feat involving 2,700 pages. The young woman dedicated herself to th...
25 Jul 2024
Forward Netanyahu misrepresented MIT president’s response to ‘genocide’ question 24 Jul 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu misrepresented comments made by the president of MIT during his address to Congress by claiming that the MIT presid...
24 Jul 2024
Forward When are Jewish and Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympics? 24 Jul 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics feature a large delegation of Jewish and Israeli athletes competing in a variety of sports including swimming, equestrian events, gym...
24 Jul 2024
Forward Ridiculing pro-Palestinian protesters, Netanyahu addresses Congress 24 Jul 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress, receiving numerous standing ovations during his speech where he emphasized the historical ties ...
24 Jul 2024