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Forward Dozens of NYC rabbis urge major Jewish group to support ceasefire and hostage deal 9 Sep 2024
Amid rising tensions and protests around the Israel-Hamas conflict, a significant number of rabbis from New York have called on the UJA-Federation of New Yor...
9 Sep 2024
Forward Republicans launch a $10 million ad blitz to boost Jewish support for Trump 9 Sep 2024
The Republican Jewish Coalition has launched a $10 million TV ad campaign aimed at increasing Jewish support for Donald Trump by portraying Vice President Ka...
9 Sep 2024
Forward Federal grand jury indicts Ohio man for antisemitic assault on DC synagogue 9 Sep 2024
Brent Wood, a 35-year-old Ohio man, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for an antisemitic attack at Kesher Israel synagogue in Washington, D.C., where...
9 Sep 2024
Forward Brown University trustee resigns in protest of school’s upcoming Israel divestment vote 9 Sep 2024
A Brown University trustee, Joseph Edelman, has resigned in protest against the university's decision to hold a vote on divesting from companies connected to...
9 Sep 2024
Forward VIDEO: Funeral for respected Rabbi Avrohom Ausband z”l was conducted in Yiddish 9 Sep 2024
The respected Rabbi Avrohom Ausband recently passed away at the age of 76, and his funeral was conducted in Yiddish, reflecting his deep connection to Jewish...
9 Sep 2024
Forward What does it mean that American Jews rank Israel low on their priority list? 9 Sep 2024
Recent polling indicates that while American Jews generally feel an emotional connection to Israel, the state ranks low on their political priority list, wit...
9 Sep 2024
Forward Families of American hostages implore debate moderators to address their loved ones’ plight 9 Sep 2024
With tensions high over American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, the families of these captives are urging debate moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, to...
9 Sep 2024
Forward Whatever Harris says about Israel in debate, these Jews helped shape it 9 Sep 2024
Kamala Harris's stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict during her vice presidency has been shaped by her inner circle of Jewish advisors and influences, includin...
9 Sep 2024
Forward Are Jewish Republicans willing to put up with Holocaust denial? 9 Sep 2024
The article by Jay Michaelson critically examines the growing tolerance within certain Republican circles for antisemitic rhetoric and Holocaust denial, high...
9 Sep 2024
Forward Everyone is talking about Palestinians this election cycle. No one is actually listening to us 9 Sep 2024
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian American, discusses the complexities and challenges Palestinians face in the 2024 U.S. presidential election cycle. He cr...
9 Sep 2024
Forward Jacob’s Ladder is making Jewish bluegrass music from the 'Eretz' up 9 Sep 2024
Jacobs Ladder is a trio of Jewish musicians from Boston who bring a unique blend of American bluegrass and Jewish liturgical music to diverse audiences. Comp...
9 Sep 2024
Forward Jewish songwriter Benj Pasek joins elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy 9 Sep 2024
Benj Pasek, a notable Jewish songwriter, has entered the elite EGOT circle by winning an Emmy for his song in the Hulu series "Only Murders in the Building."...
9 Sep 2024
Forward After three Israelis were killed, a border crisis with Jordan is another nightmare scenario for Israel 8 Sep 2024
Amid growing regional tensions, Israel faces a potential crisis at its longest border following a terrorist attack that killed three Israelis at the Allenby ...
8 Sep 2024
Forward Campuses are banning discrimination against Zionists. That's good news for the pro-Palestinian camp 7 Sep 2024
Colleges and universities, like NYU and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, are implementing new policies to prevent discrimination against Zionists...
7 Sep 2024
Forward The last debate changed history. Here's what Jews should watch for in the next 7 Sep 2024
As the political landscape tightens ahead of the upcoming presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Jewish voters are particularly attuned ...
7 Sep 2024
Forward Pakistani national charged in plot to kill Jews in New York City 6 Sep 2024
Pakistani national Muhammad Shahzeb Khan has been charged with plotting to commit a mass shooting aimed at Jews in New York City, allegedly planning the atta...
6 Sep 2024
Forward Der Nister, the hidden shul on the 14th floor 6 Sep 2024
Der Nister, the hidden synagogue on the 14th floor of a Downtown LA building, is a unique blend of cultural center and religious space, founded by Rabbis Zac...
6 Sep 2024
Forward The Jewish Sport Report: Jewish and Israeli Paralympians had a big week in Paris 6 Sep 2024
Israeli and Jewish Paralympians achieved notable success at the Paris Paralympics, providing a source of pride amidst challenging times in Israel. Despite do...
6 Sep 2024
Forward Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon wins Paralympic bronze, his 4th Paris medal and Israel’s 10th 6 Sep 2024
Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon has secured a bronze medal in the 50-meter freestyle S4 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, marking his fourth medal at these games and...
6 Sep 2024
Forward CNN’s Dana Bash is latest Jewish author targeted by pro-Palestinian activists 6 Sep 2024
CNN's Dana Bash, a prominent Jewish journalist, faced disruptions at a Washington, D.C., bookstore event by pro-Palestinian activists, highlighting a disturb...
6 Sep 2024
Forward An American activist was shot dead in the West Bank — advocating for peace has never been more deadly 6 Sep 2024
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, an American-Turkish activist, was tragically shot and killed in Beita, West Bank, while observing a protest against settler expansion. The...
6 Sep 2024
Forward An Orthodox rabbi and a Reform journalist dance with the Torah 6 Sep 2024
Rabbi Dov Linzer and journalist Abigail Pogrebin present their new book "It Takes Two to Torah," showcasing their chevruta, or study partnership, which bridg...
6 Sep 2024
Forward He was guilty of armed robbery, but was the murder case against him antisemitic? 6 Sep 2024
The film "The Goldman Case" by French filmmaker Cédric Kahn delves into the controversial 1975 trial of Pierre Goldman, a French Jewish intellectual who stoo...
6 Sep 2024
Forward 'Picture of September 12' (poem) 6 Sep 2024
In this reflective Yiddish poem by Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath, the poet delves into the emotions and aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in ...
6 Sep 2024
Forward Hapoel Jerusalem unveils new soccer jersey honoring the memory of Hersh Goldberg-Polin 6 Sep 2024
Hapoel Jerusalem F.C., an Israeli soccer club known for its left-leaning, fan-owned identity, has released a new jersey paying tribute to Hersh Goldberg-Poli...
6 Sep 2024
Forward Hersh Goldberg-Polin's last words are not just Hamas propaganda 6 Sep 2024
In the wake of the shocking murder of hostages by Hamas, a propaganda video has emerged featuring Hersh Goldberg-Polin, urging American leaders to cease the ...
6 Sep 2024
Forward Trump isn’t an antisemite — he just hates the Jews who won’t vote for him 5 Sep 2024
In his speech at the Republican Jewish Coalition, Donald Trump expressed resentment towards American Jews who do not support him, questioning their loyalty t...
5 Sep 2024
Forward Shabbos Kestenbaum, high-profile critic of campus antisemitism, says he’s broken with Democratic Party and will vote for Trump 5 Sep 2024
Shabbos Kestenbaum, a prominent Harvard alumnus known for opposing campus antisemitism, has announced his shift in political allegiance from the Democratic P...
5 Sep 2024
Forward An A-list Hollywood agent’s menacing pro-Israel message lands him in hot water 5 Sep 2024
Hollywood agent Brandt Joel faces fallout in the entertainment industry after a controversial pro-Israel message in a WhatsApp group resulted in him losing a...
5 Sep 2024
Forward Chuck Schumer’s enemies can’t resist cursing him out in Yiddish 5 Sep 2024
The article explores the use of Yiddish insults in political discourse, specifically pointing to incidents involving Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Re...
5 Sep 2024
Forward A zombie story about the Holocaust? This audio drama makes it work. 5 Sep 2024
Journalist Michael Fraiman has launched an audio drama titled "Justice: A Holocaust Zombie Story" that creatively blends science fiction and Holocaust rememb...
5 Sep 2024
Forward With harsh words — in English and Yiddish — Republicans try to win Jewish voters 5 Sep 2024
At the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership summit, former President Donald Trump condemned President Biden and Vice President Harris's approach t...
5 Sep 2024
Forward DOJ: Russia targeted Jews in a campaign to influence elections 5 Sep 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice has identified a Russian disinformation campaign that targeted Jewish communities to influence U.S. elections, using cybersqua...
5 Sep 2024
Forward In Germany, a disturbing rise for the far right and an eerie sense of deja-vu 5 Sep 2024
The article examines the concerning rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in recent regional elections in Thuringia and Saxony, capturing...
5 Sep 2024
Forward NYPD reports 19 antisemitic incidents in August as anti-Muslim acts also spike 5 Sep 2024
The NYPD reported a rise in antisemitic incidents, counting 19 in August 2024 compared to 12 in the same month last year, continuing a trend seen since the I...
5 Sep 2024
Forward What is the Philadelphi Corridor, and why is it such a big deal to Netanyahu? 5 Sep 2024
The Philadelphi Corridor, a strategic strip along Gaza's border with Egypt, has become a significant issue in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas...
5 Sep 2024
Forward Trump saying Jews are crazy to vote for his nemesis is a throwback to Ed Koch 4 Sep 2024
The article discusses the recent remarks by Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, criticizing Jewish voters who support Democrats, labeling them...
4 Sep 2024
Forward 'From the river to the sea' is not hate speech says Meta's Oversight Board 4 Sep 2024
Meta's Oversight Board has ruled that the phrase 'from the river to the sea' is not considered hate speech or incitement, contrary to claims by groups like t...
4 Sep 2024
Forward The hostage murders are a wake-up call: U.S. officials must stop enabling Netanyahu 4 Sep 2024
In the wake of the murder of six hostages by Hamas, the article critiques the U.S. administration's approach to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's h...
4 Sep 2024
Forward Meet the Jewish author who has written a pithier, punchier Project 2025 4 Sep 2024
Joel Pollak, a prominent Jewish author aligned with the Republican right, has released a book titled "The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days,...
4 Sep 2024
Forward A new ad from Jewish Democrats compares Trump to Hitler 4 Sep 2024
The Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA) has released a provocative digital ad likening former President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler, part of a $1 mi...
4 Sep 2024
Forward Here's what is missing from the Columbia antisemitism report 4 Sep 2024
In his article, Arno Rosenfeld examines the recent antisemitism report from Columbia University, which highlights severe incidents of antisemitism faced by J...
4 Sep 2024
Forward A Jewish, queer ghost story where the greatest fright is family expectations 4 Sep 2024
Shelly Jay Shore's debut novel, "Rules For Ghosting," offers a unique blend of queer, Jewish storytelling with a charming take on family dynamics and traditi...
4 Sep 2024
Forward My dear friends’ wedding is on Yom Kippur. How do I reconcile my obligations? 4 Sep 2024
Beth Harpaz at A Bintel Brief addresses a common dilemma for Jewish individuals invited to events conflicting with major holidays, such as a wedding on Yom K...
4 Sep 2024
Forward 'As a Jew' Doug Emhoff mourns hostages killed by Hamas 4 Sep 2024
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the American Jewish community at a vigil for hostages killed by Hamas. Speaking fr...
4 Sep 2024
Forward In Doug Emhoff, the Harris campaign sees a skilled surrogate with wide appeal 3 Sep 2024
Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman, emerges as a pivotal figure in the Harris-Walz presidential campaign, specifically tasked with appealing to Jewish voters....
3 Sep 2024
Forward ‘Hazardous chemical’ spewed at a Columbia anti-Israel protest was actually novelty spray, school says 3 Sep 2024
In January, Columbia University was embroiled in controversy when students claimed to have been sprayed with a hazardous chemical during an anti-Israel prote...
3 Sep 2024
Forward US Justice Department files criminal charges against Hamas, spurred by Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s murder 3 Sep 2024
Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced federal criminal charges against Hamas and its leader, Yahya Sinwar, following the murder of American-Israeli ...
3 Sep 2024
Forward Can there be poetry after Oct. 7? A new collection shows how 3 Sep 2024
Rachel Korazim's new poetry anthology, "Shiva: Poems of October 7," provides a poignant and necessary artistic response to the tragic events of October 7, wh...
3 Sep 2024
Forward The costs of this war are too high 2 Sep 2024
This article by Jodi Rudoren reflects on the heavy toll and ongoing nature of the Israel-Hamas conflict, particularly through the lens of grieving mothers su...
2 Sep 2024